Largest coins!

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Barnabus

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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 02:44 #

there may be another thread, but I cannot search for threads, only go back through pages, so forgive me if there is another topic for this:

What is your largest coin?

Mine?

Tied:

1980 Isle of Man moscow olympics 38mm (Some say 38.61, my calipers don't do double after decimal so I cannot verify, because I have seen a variety of discrepancies on measurements of some coins) https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces26482.html

1902 5 mark Prussia 38mm https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces11814.html

1969 dominican republic Peso 38mm https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5852.html

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neilithic

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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 02:56 #

It used to be the tongan tala - 39mm 27.5 g

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces26570.html

But I got rid of it, the biggest now is probably my mexican 8 reals 38.9mm and 27.07g

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces7394.html

nalaberong

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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 03:06 #

My largest coin is also my only Papua New Guinea coin and my lowest-mintage coin

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces54755.html

The catalog pictures are my pictures

However - it's been wiped a bit and that left ugly scratches, so I'm putting it in my pocket to wear it down. With 4,134 made it could end up as the lowest-graded coin of its type in the world

sujit_kumar Catalogue referee

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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 03:38 #

I think this one is my largest coin at 61 mm and 129.59 grams.

Panama 1978 20 Balboas Proof (Independence Set Issue)

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adognoW

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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 03:45 #

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces19794.html

42mm Russian 5 kopek 18th c.

My niece actually asked me if that was a cookie, because it kinda looks like one from a distance and I stored it in a ziploc bag.

Barnabus

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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 03:49 #

Quote: sujit_kumarI think this one is my largest coin at 61 mm and 129.59 grams.

Panama 1978 20 Balboas Proof (Independence Set Issue)

WOW, that is a large coin!

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Barnabus

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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 03:55 #

Quote: nalaberongMy largest coin is also my only Papua New Guinea coin and my lowest-mintage coin

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces54755.html

The catalog pictures are my pictures

However - it's been wiped a bit and that left ugly scratches, so I'm putting it in my pocket to wear it down. With 4,134 made it could end up as the lowest-graded coin of its type in the world

What do you mean coin of it's type? I see a whole set of these for sale for about $50.00 one of each denom for 1975, Buy or not?

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neilithic

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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 04:22 #

They made two different types, one in cu-ni, one in silver. the ones in sets are usually the cu-ni ones.

wolfgang-s

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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 04:42 #

My largest coin is the 300 yuan Chinese panda silver coin from 2010....diameter 100 mm ; thickness 13 mm;

neilithic

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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 04:47 #

No matter how big your biggest coin is...this one puts them all to shame

http://www.perthmint.com.au/1-tonne-gold-coin.aspx

Barnabus

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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 05:47 #

Quote: neilithicNo matter how big your biggest coin is...this one puts them all to shame

http://www.perthmint.com.au/1-tonne-gold-coin.aspx

You are right, however I don't count that one because I doubt anyone here has one!

@ panda 100mm coin, That is listed as bullion, IDK if that qualifies, part of me says yes, part says no, Bullion is not a coin, but just a pile of metal used for JUST the metal content.

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kolikko99

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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 10:22 #

Largest coin I have is the cartwheel twopence 1797

Dato Mikeladze

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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 11:19 #

my largest coin - senegal 150 fr
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces28752.html

second place Angola 2 macuta

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces53430.html

KartWay

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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 11:59 #

Same as kolikko, my largest (heaviest) is 1797 cartwheel, but other than that just crowns. Nothing bigger in diameter...

neilithic

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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 12:10 #

Quote: Dato Mikeladzemy largest coin - senegal 150 fr
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces28752.html

Man that's big (that's what she said) what's the diameter? it doesn't list it but the weight is around 2 ounces!

Dato Mikeladze

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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 13:11 #

Quote: neilithic
Quote: Dato Mikeladzemy largest coin - senegal 150 fr
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces28752.html
Man that's big (that's what she said) what's the diameter? it doesn't list it but the weight is around 2 ounces!

dont know exactly the diameter ( will scale today in the evening), but it is larger then 2 macuta, which is 45 mm

Dato Mikeladze

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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 19:33 #

its 50 mm

Lotus07

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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 20:10 #

Damn, and I thought my crowns of 39 mm were large!

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demeykelly

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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 21:40 #

My largest coin is 1 Balboa 1947 from Panama at 38.1 mm, it can barely compete with the sizes previously mentioned here.

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces18304.html

-DMK- Just a collector with hoarding tendencies.

wolfgang-s

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Posted: 14 Aug 2014, 22:50 #

Quote: Barnabus
Quote: neilithicNo matter how big your biggest coin is...this one puts them all to shame

http://www.perthmint.com.au/1-tonne-gold-coin.aspx
You are right, however I don't count that one because I doubt anyone here has one!

@ panda 100mm coin, That is listed as bullion, IDK if that qualifies, part of me says yes, part says no, Bullion is not a coin, but just a pile of metal used for JUST the metal content.

sorry, but the 300 yuan Chinese panda silver coin is not a bullion..it is a commemorative silver coin , only 4000 are made from this year 2010.

Frenchlover Catalogue referee

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Posted: 15 Aug 2014, 00:18 #

Quote: neilithicNo matter how big your biggest coin is...this one puts them all to shame

http://www.perthmint.com.au/1-tonne-gold-coin.aspx

He He, competition ?
http://www.mint.ca/store/mint/about-the-mint/million-dollar-coin-1600006#.U-01EU0cSM8

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neilithic

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Posted: 15 Aug 2014, 00:25 #

No competition, the Aussie one is 1 Tonne (1,000 kg) ten times the weight of the Canadian's puny 100 kg coin

Barnabus

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Posted: 15 Aug 2014, 05:40 #

Quote: wolfgang-s
Quote: Barnabus
Quote: neilithicNo matter how big your biggest coin is...this one puts them all to shame

http://www.perthmint.com.au/1-tonne-gold-coin.aspx
You are right, however I don't count that one because I doubt anyone here has one!

@ panda 100mm coin, That is listed as bullion, IDK if that qualifies, part of me says yes, part says no, Bullion is not a coin, but just a pile of metal used for JUST the metal content.
sorry, but the 300 yuan Chinese panda silver coin is not a bullion..it is a commemorative silver coin , only 4000 are made from this year 2010.

Bullion ----->
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Silver_Panda
http://www.moderncoinmart.com/2014-china-proof-1-kilo-.999-fine-silver-panda-300-yuan-ngc-pf70-uc-proof-70-ultra-cameo.html
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces30022.html
http://www.providentmetals.com/bullion/silver.html

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KennyG

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Posted: 15 Aug 2014, 11:04 #

Xianfeng 1000 cash, one of my proudest possessions, at 62mm

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Idolenz Catalogue referee

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Posted: 15 Aug 2014, 20:09 #

100 Mon from Japan not round but 48mm at its biggest diameter and 32 at its smallest.

tony_k_1965

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Posted: 15 Aug 2014, 23:47 #

Although these are non circulating coins which I don't collect but came with the last large job lot I bought, I thought I should share them with you.
1st coin is from TDC 2012 Silver Christmas Double Crown, measure 65mm and weighs 1oz.

2nd coin is from UK and Ireland 2009 super crown, measures 89mm (no denomination so would be in fact a token)

3rd coin is from Isle Of Man 5 crown, measures 100mm

KennyG

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Posted: 15 Aug 2014, 23:51 #

Quote: tony_k_1965Although these are non circulating coins which I don't collect but came with the last large job lot I bought, I thought I should share them with you.

Really neat coins, although it seems like TDC is becoming the next Liberia, pumping out bucketloads of fantasy coinage (issued by a private mint, WC lists some as legal tender coinage).

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tony_k_1965

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Posted: 16 Aug 2014, 00:18 #

Quote: SmartOneKg
Quote: tony_k_1965Although these are non circulating coins which I don't collect but came with the last large job lot I bought, I thought I should share them with you.
Really neat coins, although it seems like TDC is becoming the next Liberia, pumping out bucketloads of fantasy coinage (issued by a private mint, WC lists some as legal tender coinage).

I'll be honest they are quite nice but they are still the usual crap put out by private mints and gained permission from the authorities (for a fee) to produce them, and I agree even classed as legal tender. But not for me so I will be selling them off as they will never be part of my true collection.

wolfgang-s

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Posted: 16 Aug 2014, 02:13 #

Quote: Barnabus
Quote: wolfgang-s
Quote: Barnabus
Quote: neilithicNo matter how big your biggest coin is...this one puts them all to shame

http://www.perthmint.com.au/1-tonne-gold-coin.aspx
You are right, however I don't count that one because I doubt anyone here has one!

@ panda 100mm coin, That is listed as bullion, IDK if that qualifies, part of me says yes, part says no, Bullion is not a coin, but just a pile of metal used for JUST the metal content.
sorry, but the 300 yuan Chinese panda silver coin is not a bullion..it is a commemorative silver coin , only 4000 are made from this year 2010.
There you can see how much I know about coins. But there is hope solong we have people like you. Thanks

Bullion ----->
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Silver_Panda
http://www.moderncoinmart.com/2014-china-proof-1-kilo-.999-fine-silver-panda-300-yuan-ngc-pf70-uc-proof-70-ultra-cameo.html
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces30022.html
http://www.providentmetals.com/bullion/silver.html