Found this in a draw upstairs that hadn't been emptied for some time…
I don't think its on Numista yet, so could do with some help cataloguing it (Greek/Latin letters used and a translation) as well as what the images on the Reverse are. 😁
ZacUK, for me, these Dutch jetons are the most interesting, as there's a long history of twists and turns from both sides.
I have a few from this period which I'd like to find a new home for. You're the only one I've found so far with any interest. You can PM or use the forum for recommendations. I do love these, but have reached the point where it might be best to pass them on.
Found this in a draw upstairs that hadn't been emptied for some time…
I don't think its on Numista yet, so could do with some help cataloguing it (Greek/Latin letters used and a translation) as well as what the images on the Reverse are. 😁
‘1844 Storming le Bastille, France, [Copper] (Rogat) [Montagny], 42 mm, 43.3 g.’
[PRISE DE LA BASTILLE / 14 JUILLET 1789 // LE DONJON DE VINCENNE / ROGAT 1844]
Rogat, Emile (Mauperthuis, in 1799 - Paris, 16–12–1852), medal engraver - Medallist
* Obverse: Scene from the siege of the Bastille showing a crowd of armed citizens, including soldiers of the French Guards, entering the fortress at the moment when the chains of the drawbridge have been broken
* Reverse: View of the Château de Vincennes with the keep to the left and the chapel in front; in the foreground, troops maneuvering with a tree and bushes to the left; above the scene, clouds.
Got a couple I've not added thus far but this one really struck me and became a must have item - Frist day cover. Already on this site's catalogue I've added new pictures now awaiting approval to the listing. 25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (RAF) - Guernsey – Numista
I am embarrassed to say I have added the following three items to my collection…..
No falling off seats while laughing yourselves silly over there on the back row questioning on when my insanity took over!
In my defence I purchased them at a charity shop and couldn't find anything else to purchase and its a charity I love to support
They are all by the Westminster Mint no idea what year, zero idea what they are made of, are they odd … most certainly…. worst of all there are 9 more in the series that I haven't come across not even on this site… would I purchase the rest of them to make up the set errr yes I suppose I would.
I have got this group of late Victorian play money coins for just $10
This weird set was made by Christian Lauer in Nurnberg, Germany (Managed to find in the Exonumia catalogue!), and features brass gold coins (5, 2 and 1 sovereign) and iron Crown, 4/-, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence, and 3d. All are 12.5mm in size and same size.
Really interesting stuff and cheap at $10. I feel sorry for any kid back in the day playing with lead coins. My guess is they may have gone in mouths too. Always wanted to buy something weird like this.
I love coins. Especially silver, gold and anything really old.
Member of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand and the Auckland Numismatic Society
I really don't know. The lettering is close, but off. It could be that accurate spelling wasn't that important.
I do think these are fairly scarce. Eklund lists only one Hans Lauffer II (not yours); seven E.L.S. Lauer, and no Kunstmann at all. His list was compiled in 1926, and he admits is far from complete.
Going through Mother's correspondence, Augusta Szego also suggested Joseph Neumann's “Beschreibung der Bekanntesten Kupfermunzen”, but that it was unavailable (1970's). There was a 1950's reprint, but was also pricey and hard to get.
The second one is by Ernst Ludwig Sigmund Lauer; 1762-1833.
Eklund lists this as #131.
These are great finds!
Almost certainly the ancestor of Christian Lauer who was making my playmoney coins in Nurnberg in the 1880s. The book I got sent mentions the Lauer family had generations of medallists, machinists and later metal toy makers.
I love coins. Especially silver, gold and anything really old.
Member of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand and the Auckland Numismatic Society
Bit of a novel one. Just a old Bells Fruit Token at first glance but its saving grace is that its double struck or should I say its struct over the top of something else?
Looks like it said 50 in the centre both sides before it got the 6d and 2½p to its centre and Bells Fruit Token wording seems to have been done twice around the edges crossing over itself….
And the fact both seemed to be in Nuremberg, Germany, made metals and Jetons and that there was less than 100 years between your Jetons and my play money.
I love coins. Especially silver, gold and anything really old.
Member of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand and the Auckland Numismatic Society
Bit of a novel one. Just a old Bells Fruit Token at first glance but its saving grace is that its double struck or should I say its struct over the top of something else?
Looks like it said 50 in the centre both sides before it got the 6d and 2½p to its centre and Bells Fruit Token wording seems to have been done twice around the edges crossing over itself….
Interesting !!!
I have a number of these in various types, as well as some with small amounts of double stamping, but none that have been so clearly over stamped with different face values. Looks like a bit of repurposing of old stock after decimalisation (early 1970's).
Thanks @LDC63 Can I ask should I list it as a variation under both types or as the 6d with a note or as something new? Or just not bother as it appeared on this thread? 🙃
Went a bit too wild today…. got my hands on 40 new items for me all all in one go - in their packaging going to list the ones that don't appear on here (if any) on this thread as I go through them. A bit mind boggling but too good an opportunity to resist.
After last night trawling through and adding items that I didn't have but are in this catalogue the following items seem to be new to here…. unless of course I have missed them!
Grabbed a few shots but not good enough to use as catalogue additions which I will do later after double checking but these are the ones I suspect are new to this site.
Cunard Maiden Voyage of the “New” QE2 with a lovely letter saying how sorry they were the recipient had their behind the scenes visit cancelled due to crew needing an additional day off and early completion of preparation than expected.
A Prince Philip celebration of his life token issued by one of the newspapers
A strange 2012 Diamond Jubilee medal that doesn't seem to say who issued it on the packaging….
Buckingham Palace 2000 opening token I can see others but not for this particular year.
An then a full set of “Reproduction” Westair Set Number 5 Roman Coins
And due to the large amount of others that are listed that I didn't have I now have some serious filing to do - but am a happy bunny!
Picked this one up this month really not sure what it was purposed for but just rather liked it.
All the way back to August last year and have tracked down what this item is so just for completeness in case anybody else comes across one this link gives you the answer A "PROOF of merit" by the Turin engraver ANTONIO RESTELLI
