How far back can we go? (Slow Thread)

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We have a successful How far back can we go? thread, but the rules (one year per post) are a bit quick for some people and I know we are missing out on a lot of great coins. So here is my Slow Thread with rules that will help everyone participate at a more reasonable pace, while the guys who are eager to show off their really old coins can use the old thread.

How far back can we go?

So here are the rules... break them and suffer (;0

We will start at the current year (2014) and, posting progressively older coins, test the limits of Numista's collective collection.
- Today (January 20) is a day where we post our coins from 2014.
- The next day (January 21) we go back one year to 2013. For all day on January 21, all members can post a coin from 2013. This means we will see many coins from 2013 instead of just one.
- We will keep this format (a new day, a new year) going for as long as we are able to. If no coin is posted on one day, the year does NOT advance as we are trying to get one of every date.
- The same member cannot post more than one coin consecutively. However, if there have been three posts since that member's last post, that member is allowed to post another coin of the same year.
- This will be important once we get really far back: Dateless two-year, three-year, four-year types are right out - either the date is printed on the coin (other eras are fine, but you must be able to convert them) or the coin can be attributed to only one year despite having no date.
- The new day is determined by me, because this is completely arbitrary and I started the thread in the first place. Midnight, MDT (GMT -7:00) is the time when the new day starts. Let me know if you'd like a different time-zone.

Let's start with the updated pictures of the Latvian 2-euro coin, 2014:


Have fun!
Excellent, this is more like it, wake me in 2 months when we get back to the 1950s, then I'll start posting  ;)
2013  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5630.html



United Kingdom  1 Pound  KM# 1113

Posted: 21-Jan-2014, 08:33AM (so 1:33 since -7GMT)
 So all today it is 2013 coins - correct ?!  :)
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
I don't think we will get to my Roman coins now, lol.



2013 - https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces41361.html

It's better condition that it looks, haven't mastered lighting yet.
I agree with Neil - you'll never get anywhere. I think you are trying to replicate those "x days of something" threads, aren't you?
The other thread will slow right down soon enough, trust me!
You misunderstand me, I'm happy with the terms of this thread, I just don't have much that's post 1950, once we get there I'll happily participate every day.
2013  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5629.html



United Kingdom  50 Pence  KM# 1112
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
2012  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces9675.html



Ukraine  2 Kopiyki  KM# 4b

 Yes I did the last post as well; I have been waiting all day for someone to add a 2012 coin, and tomorrow is 2011.  :)
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
New Zealand, 10 cents, 2012



https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3297.html

Canada, 1 dollar, 2012

In 2012 a new composition of $1 and $2 coin was introduced, made of plated steel instead of plated nickel. The new coins also had new security features, with a micro-engraved maple leaf and a lateral image on the $2 coin. Only a very small number of coins were made in 2012 without these new security features - and to make things worse, a truck carrying about $3,000,000 in these "old-style" coins to distribution centers in Eastern Canada crashed and those coins were all recalled and remelted!

So, these elusive (it's estimated that under 2,000,000 of these coins survive) $1 coins are the hardest circulation strike Canadian $1 coin to find, and as old-composition $1 are reclaimed and melted down they will get rarer and rarer. The $1 was most likely only distributed in Western Canada and I was lucky enough to find one in the wild :wiz:
2011  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces22257.html



Uruguay  10 Pesos  KM# 134  Puma
 I wanted one after I saw a member had this coin as an avatar.  :love:


P.S. Just asking; I guess it is only coins; so not tokens, or medallions, or this copper round ...

Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
2010  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces18524.html



United Kingdom  2 Pounds  KM# 1134  One ounce fine silver
 Though my coin has gold added, probably after leaving the mint, as far as I know.

Yes I did the last post as well; I have been waiting all day for someone to add a 2010 coin, and tomorrow is 2009.  :)
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
2010 - India 5 Rupees Temple of Thanjavur

 
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Canada 2009


with extra metal on the top on the back
It is, what it is, or is it.
2009  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces10281.html



Russia  10 Roubles (Komi Republic)  Y# 996
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
2009 Sri Lanka 10 Rupees

 
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2008  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4236.html



Canada  25 Cents (Armistice Day)  KM# 775
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
2008 India 10 Rupees - 300 years of Gur-ta-gaddi

 
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2007  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces44446.html



Gibraltar  1 Crown (Supermarine Spitfire)  KM# not known
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
2006 dont forget  please help


  yours daryl
It is, what it is, or is it.
  This 'slow thread' is all the same date coins for each day; so 27 Jan is only 2007 and tomorrow is 2006  :)

P.S. I was going to add this 2007 Proof one of mine but cannot find my picture of the obverse ...

https://en.numista.com/forum/topic20395.html#p192881
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
sorry my brain is froozen, really its really froozen. its cold here.
It is, what it is, or is it.
2006  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1479.html



Samoa  5 Sene  KM# 131  Pineapple
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
2006 Somaliland 10 Shillings - Zodiac Series - Gemini twins

 
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2005  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces573.html



United Kingdom  20 Pence  KM# 990  Both same date, but on left is an error coin
 Die rotation; the inner seven angles are not in line with the outer seven angles.


 I was not sure if Tokens were allowed, otherwise I would have added this instead. Also an error item - apparently some of the obverse images are showing through (in reverse) on the other side. I could make out an angle of something in the top part of the water but that was all. The middle is made of silver.


 'Limited edition ten dollar gaming token'  Slots·A·Fun  Las Vegas, Nevada
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
2005 S Jefferson "Westward Journey" Nickel ~ Bison
Referee of south atlantic islands
2004  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces13410.html



United Kingdom  2 Pounds  KM# 1029  "Standing Britannia" Bullion Coinage, silver .958
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
2003  Not on Numista




Congo - Democratic Republic  10 Francs  KM# unknown  Map of the P.R. of China
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
2002 United States of America ¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" Mississippi

 
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2002  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5928.html



Indonesia  50 Rupiah  KM# 60  Black-naped Oriole
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
Quote: ZacUK2003  Not on Numista

Congo - Democratic Republic  10 Francs  KM# unknown  Map of the P.R. of China
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/contributions/voir_ajout.php?id=1032213
You can upload Your pictures here.
Thank You!
Regards
Kuna
Check my doubles ;)
D'you talk about hyperinflation?
750000 Lira - Turkey - 2002

Referee of south atlantic islands
Quote: Kunahttps://en.numista.com/catalogue/contributions/voir_ajout.php?id=1032213
You can upload Your pictures here.
Thank You!
Regards
Kuna
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces55425.html

Done  :)
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
Quote: ZacUKhttps://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces55425.html

Done  :)
Thank You!
Regards
Kuna
Check my doubles ;)
2001  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces10347.html



Zimbabwe  5 Dollars  KM# 13  Rhinoceros
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
2001 People's Republic of China 5 Jiao

 
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2001: 10 Cents - Elizabeth II (Year of volunteers) KM# 412 - Canada



https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces378.html
A six year Numista absence makes the heart grow fonder... ?
2000 Western Africa (BCEAO) 25 Francs

   
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2000  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces11897.html



San Marino  10 Lire  KM# 399
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
This is one of my two favorite owned pieces from the 2000 quarter collection -- one quarter per month, each of which highlights a quality of Canada.

2000: 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (Community) KM# 376 - Canada



https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces328.html
A six year Numista absence makes the heart grow fonder... ?
1999  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces24034.html



Guernsey  5 Pounds  KM# 91  Millennium Commemorative Non-circulating issue
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1999 United Kingdom 2 Pounds Elizabeth II 4th portrait

  
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France, 1 franc, 1999 - it's a proof!

Found in a world coin bin for 20 cents, this poor thing has been mistreated but probably never circulated.
1998  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2310.html



Ghana  200 Cedis  KM# 35
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1998 Argentina 1 Centavo

 
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1997  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2223.html



Italy  500 Lire  KM# 187  National Police Code (50 years commemorative)
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1996  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces24.html



France  5 Francs (Hercule de Dupré)  KM# 1155
 200th Anniversary of the French Franc - Decimal System
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1995  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2217.html



Argentina  1 Peso  KM# 112
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1995 Estonia 1 Kroon

 
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1994  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces26.html



France  20 Francs (Pierre de Coubertin)  KM# 1036  Tri-metallic
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1993  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces6499.html



Portugal  200 Escudos (Namban Art)  KM# 668
Commemorative issue: 450th Anniversary of Namban Art
Reverse: Depicts trade between Portugal and Japan, and Portugal acting as intermediaries in Asian trade
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1993 50 Lipa Croatia (Croatian text)

 
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1992  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5729.html



Falkland Islands  1 Penny  KM# 2  Gentoo Penguins


 Not sure if this would be allowed as it was a trial E.C.U. coin for U.K. ...
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1992 5 Rupees Mauritius

 
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1992 - 100 Lei - Romania

1992: Canada 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (Quebec)



https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces358.html
A six year Numista absence makes the heart grow fonder... ?
If someone wants to know how to make a hyperlink:

click on Link and put an equals sign after the first url and your text between
(url=WEB ADRESS)YOUR TEXT HERE(/url)         ( ) => [ ]
Quote: IdolenzIf someone wants to know how to make a hyperlink:

click on Link and put an equals sign after the first url and your text between
(url=WEB ADRESS)YOUR TEXT HERE(/url)         ( ) => [ ]
I don't know if you were aiming that at me, but the way I have been formatting my posts is intentional.
A six year Numista absence makes the heart grow fonder... ?
No it not was not aimed at you  x.  But I thought someone would like to know. A few months ago I wondered how the others are doing it, and if more people are doing it I have to scroll less.  :P
1991 5 Shilingi Tanzania

 
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1991  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1089.html



Dominican Republic  25 Centavos  KM# 71
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1991 - 50 Centavos - Honduras

1991 - Latvia - 1 lats - old owl fibula
Referee of south atlantic islands
1990  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1961.html



Tanzania  50 Senti  KM# 26  Rabbit
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1990 50 Para Yugoslavia

 
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1989  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces20804.html



France  100 Francs (Human Rights)  KM# 970a  Silver
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1989 - 250 Escudos - Portugal (Foundation of Portugal)

 
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1988  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces11642.html



Marshall Islands  5 Dollars (U.S. Space Shuttle - Discovery)  KM# 6
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1988 - 2 Kopeks - Soviet Union (USSR)

 
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1987  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2321.html



Morocco  10 Santimat (F.A.O.)  Y# 84
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins


China, People's Republic, Shenyang mint, 1987 AD.,
2 Fen (21 mm / 1,09 g), aluminium, 1,05 g theor. mint weight, mintage ?, medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), reeded edge,
Obv.: 中華人民共和國 , "People's Republic of China", in chinese script over national emblem: Tian'anmen, "Gate of Heavenly Peace", the gate to the forbidden city, 5 stars above, all in wreath.
Rev.: 2 / 贰分 / 1987 , ( 2 / two Fen / 1987) , western above Chinese value between grain ears, western date below.
KM 2 .

 :D
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1987 - 5 Francs - Rwanda

 
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1986  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces866.html



United Kingdom  50 Pence (In sets only)  KM# 940.1
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1986 - 10 Pence - Guernsey (Elizabeth II 3rd portrait)

 
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1985  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces863.html



United Kingdom  1 Pound  KM# 941
Commemorative issue: Floral Emblems - Wales - Welsh Leek (1st Edition)
Error: Missing ' character in I'M edge lettering (corrected in 2nd Edition)
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1985 - 1 Rouble - Soviet Union (USSR) (165th Anniversary - Birth of Friedrich Engels)

 
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  1984 is one day too early; all today is 1985 coins.  :)
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
Sorry I seem to be wishing time away  8)
1984  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces15382.html



Isle of Man  1 Penny  KM# 112  Commemorative issue: Quincentenary of the College of Arms
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1984 - 50 Sentimo - Philippines

 
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1983  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5730.html



Falkland Islands  2 Pence  KM# 3
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1983 - 50 Pyas - Myanmar (FAO)

 
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1983 - 5 Millimes - Tunesia

1982  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3915.html



New Zealand  50 Cents 'Endeavour'  KM# 37.1  Proof
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1982 - 5 Øre - Denmark

1982 - 2.50 Escudos - Cape Verde (FAO)


 
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1981 - 50 Mils - Cyprus

 
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1981  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces17309.html



Jersey  2 Pounds (Prince Charles and Lady Diana)  KM# 52
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1980  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5532.html



Laos  50 Att  KM# 24  Uncirculated
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1980 - 5 Pesos - Colombia

 
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1980 - 2 Koruny - Czechoslovakia

1979  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces18462.html



Isle of Man  1 Crown  KM# 45  Commemorative issue: 300th Anniversary of Manx Coinage
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1979 - 20 Mark - German Democratic Republic

1979 - 50 Francs - France

 
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1978 - 1 Crown - Isle of Man (25th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II)

 
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1978 - 5 D-Mark (Proof) - Germany

1978  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3978.html



Costa Rica  2 Colones  KM# 187.2  Uncirculated
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1978: 25 cents, United States of America, "Washington Quarter"



https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces55.html

I know it's a completely common and unremarkable coin, but I haven't posted in SO long and I've been desperately wanting to contribute, and this is the only 1978 coin I own  :|
A six year Numista absence makes the heart grow fonder... ?
1977  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2689.html



Chile  10 Pesos  KM# 210
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
1977 - 10 Dollars - Singapore (ASEAN 10th Anniversary)

 
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