I picked up some new coins including 3 upgrades:
A couple of nice coins from New Foundland
An ok looking British copper
A couple of ancients
And a gorgeous New Zealand trade token
I've shown you mine, now show me yours
Additions to your collection March 2016
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Well I get in first this month.
I picked up some new coins including 3 upgrades:
A couple of nice coins from New Foundland
An ok looking British copper
A couple of ancients
And a gorgeous New Zealand trade token
I've shown you mine, now show me yours
I picked up some new coins including 3 upgrades:
A couple of nice coins from New Foundland
An ok looking British copper
A couple of ancients
And a gorgeous New Zealand trade token
I've shown you mine, now show me yours
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Picked few additions!
Middle one is
3 GROSSUS of Ernst Johann Biron - Duchy of Courland - still not on Numista - plans on adding those coins though!
Middle one is
3 GROSSUS of Ernst Johann Biron - Duchy of Courland - still not on Numista - plans on adding those coins though!
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Queen Tamar, Georgia. Irregular copper ( fels)
with countermark - old Georgian "D"
Saint Demetrius II of Georgia
with countermark - old Georgian "D"
Saint Demetrius II of Georgia
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Morocco 1 Falus, not listed in KM book.
Morocco Rare 1/2 Dirham, AH 1320 , Paris Mint
very rare Tunisia Burben AH 1177. Mustafa III
Morocco Rare 1/2 Dirham, AH 1320 , Paris Mint
very rare Tunisia Burben AH 1177. Mustafa III
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I picked up a nice U.S. 1865 2 piece. This is the first U.S. coin that had the "In God We Trust" motto on it.
coin collecting is fun.
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I just paid £13 for this East African florin.
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Quote: "Mark240590"I just paid £13 for this East African florin.something odd with it...
I think "florin" side is totally fake, inserted inside another coin with George V , which is common for any coin of that period.
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Quote: "chomp-master"What about the edge?it's all sound, I've checked it. I'm not new to this
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Quote: "Mark240590"No, I dont say that you are new. Just wonder what do you think about Florin side?
Quote: "chomp-master"What about the edge?it's all sound, I've checked it. I'm not new to this
Probably You bought it for 13 Lbs just because it is an interesting fake, not usual.
I think it is like this in the central shear, Chomp-Master. So the edge will be quite normal.
In this Florin case, with common obverse it is too easy. I saw such fakes ( of Russian Empire coins) made by Russian fake-masters with both obverse and reverse insertions and original edge. They were looking even better then this one.
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Picked-up this German States coin in a collection I bought.
Osnabruck 1597 5 Pfennig
and this Guatemala 1964 10 Centavos
Osnabruck 1597 5 Pfennig
and this Guatemala 1964 10 Centavos
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Quote: "Dato Mikeladze"After looking again, I think I see the causes of your doubts
Quote: "Mark240590"No, I dont say that you are new. Just wonder what do you think about Florin side?
Quote: "chomp-master"What about the edge?it's all sound, I've checked it. I'm not new to this
Probably You bought it for 13 Lbs just because it is an interesting fake, not usual.
I think it is like this in the central shear, Chomp-Master. So the edge will be quite normal.
In this Florin case, with common obverse it is too easy. I saw such fakes ( of Russian Empire coins) made by Russian fake-masters with both obverse and reverse insertions and original edge. They were looking even better then this one.
Administrateur du catalogue, référent de nombreuses nations antiques et de la Lorraine.
Catalogue administrator, numerous Antique nations and Lorraine referee.
Catalogue administrator, numerous Antique nations and Lorraine referee.
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Quote: "muygrandeoso"Picked-up this German States coin in a collection I bought.Years ago somewhere I read that this Guatemala coin has more than 60 described interposition of the obverse and reverse :) and people call it " coin watches" . " Monlito" may show 1,2,3,,4,5 etc o`clock in case of correct reverse position :)
Osnabruck 1597 5 Pfennig
and this Guatemala 1964 10 Centavos
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Quote: "Dato Mikeladze"I see what you mean.. But the magnetic slide is correct, I also have a magnetic swing which has exactly the same pull as the obverse, it pings well on both sides, the weight & diameter are spot on and the ice cube cold conductivity is as good as any other silver coin I've got. I'll have to get my digital microscope on it tomorrow but right now i think it's legit. The reason it was so cheap is because the auction ended at 1am on Wednesday and it had crappy pictures and a poor description but I took a shot since I'm covered ha !
Quote: "Mark240590"No, I dont say that you are new. Just wonder what do you think about Florin side?
Quote: "chomp-master"What about the edge?it's all sound, I've checked it. I'm not new to this
Probably You bought it for 13 Lbs just because it is an interesting fake, not usual.
I think it is like this in the central shear, Chomp-Master. So the edge will be quite normal.
In this Florin case, with common obverse it is too easy. I saw such fakes ( of Russian Empire coins) made by Russian fake-masters with both obverse and reverse insertions and original edge. They were looking even better then this one.
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Quote: "Mark240590"1. they usually insert thin silver or silver-plated non-magnetic thin sheets, on which image struck. Magnetic ones are "made in China" pieces. But these ones are always local fakes. All other coin is usual silver one of same size. And , of course, coin will pass both - magnet and ice test. But try a sound test, and compare with any other British silver of same fineness, period and size.Better a coin, minted at same Mint. I think, you will catch a difference.
Quote: "Dato Mikeladze"I see what you mean.. But the magnetic slide is correct, I also have a magnetic swing which has exactly the same pull as the obverse, it pings well on both sides, the weight & diameter are spot on and the ice cube cold conductivity is as good as any other silver coin I've got. I'll have to get my digital microscope on it tomorrow but right now i think it's legit. The reason it was so cheap is because the auction ended at 1am on Wednesday and it had crappy pictures and a poor description but I took a shot since I'm covered ha !
Quote: "Mark240590"No, I dont say that you are new. Just wonder what do you think about Florin side?
Quote: "chomp-master"What about the edge?it's all sound, I've checked it. I'm not new to this
Probably You bought it for 13 Lbs just because it is an interesting fake, not usual.
I think it is like this in the central shear, Chomp-Master. So the edge will be quite normal.
In this Florin case, with common obverse it is too easy. I saw such fakes ( of Russian Empire coins) made by Russian fake-masters with both obverse and reverse insertions and original edge. They were looking even better then this one.
2. If everything is correct, then coin must be error, as there is no such doubled rim on EA florin.
YOurs,
D.
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I have only one addition so far this month ...
'2 Euro error Error Blank both sides'
which I got as I already have circulated bimetal blanks (with only edge lettering) for UK £2 and Georgia 10 Lari coins.
https://en.numista.com/forum/topic4605.html#p31805
https://en.numista.com/forum/topic34204.html#p293228
'2 Euro error Error Blank both sides'
which I got as I already have circulated bimetal blanks (with only edge lettering) for UK £2 and Georgia 10 Lari coins.
https://en.numista.com/forum/topic4605.html#p31805
https://en.numista.com/forum/topic34204.html#p293228
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
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Got a great, beautiful, and rarest coin , - Georgia, Giorgi III
Never saw better condition to say the true. Proud and happy of it ! :) :)
Never saw better condition to say the true. Proud and happy of it ! :) :)
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I got this beauty with excellent toning...better in hand than pic
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Some of my latest additions from this week so far. Far too many for me to add them all so here is a few of the nicest purchases.
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Nice March !
Sao-Thome 20 &40 reis. Bahia Mint
Sao-Thome 20 &40 reis. Bahia Mint
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Couple more today......
Battle of Britain £5
1729 GEORGE II FARTHING, You can also notice verdigris starting on the obverse which I will have to take care of.
It is very well struck with nice relief.
Battle of Britain £5
1729 GEORGE II FARTHING, You can also notice verdigris starting on the obverse which I will have to take care of.
It is very well struck with nice relief.
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Quote: "Fluke"Couple more today......I didn't think that there was a Farthing issued in 1729, a 1/2 Penny, but not a Farthing. Am I wrong?
Battle of Britain £5
1729 GEORGE II FARTHING, You can also notice verdigris starting on the obverse which I will have to take care of.
It is very well struck with nice relief.
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Quote: "muygrandeoso"Sorry, my error. It is indeed a Half Penny and you are exactly correct.
Quote: "Fluke"Couple more today......I didn't think that there was a Farthing issued in 1729, a 1/2 Penny, but not a Farthing. Am I wrong?
Battle of Britain £5
1729 GEORGE II FARTHING, You can also notice verdigris starting on the obverse which I will have to take care of.
It is very well struck with nice relief.
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Georgia under Russia 1 Bisti 1805. Mintage 1300
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Canadian tokens again :)
one upgrade (Lesslie & sons) which isn't strictly an upgrade since it's a variety so I'll keep both :)
one upgrade (Lesslie & sons) which isn't strictly an upgrade since it's a variety so I'll keep both :)
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I think it has been more than a year since I purchased a coin, so I thought it would be a good idea to visit the local coin fair. I bought these coins for exactly 20 euros. It's probably too much but I don't care because I'm very pleased with me new additions! :)
Here's a complete list of them:
Czech Republic 10 Korún 2000 Millenium commemorative
Luxembourg 25 Centimes 1920
Luxembourg 5 Frang 1949
South Africa 1 Rand 1977
South Africa 1 Rand 1980
Fiji 20 Cents 1969
Fiji 20 Cents 1980
Kenya 50 Cents 1997
Malawi 1 Shilling 1968
Laos 10 Cents 1952
Laos 20 Cents 1952
Portugal 2.50 Escudos 1951 (silver)
Nepal 50 Paisa 1997
Italy 100 Lire 1981 Naval Academy commemorative
Sweden 10 Öre 1917 (silver)
New Zealand 1/2 Penny 1963
New Zealand 6 Pence 1957
Spain 5 Centimos 1870
Spain 5 Centimos 1879
Spain 10 Centimos 1870
New Hebrides 1 Franc 1975 (new country!!!)
Lebanon 10 Piastres 1972
Lebanon 25 Piastres 1970
Lebanon 25 Piastres 1975
Lebanon 50 Piastres 1970
Lebanon 50 Piastres 1975
Lebanon 50 Piastres 1978
Lebanon 1 Livre 1975
Lebanon 1 Livre 1977
Liberia 1 Cent 1961 (new country!!!)
Liberia 25 Cents 1973
Liberia 50 Cents 1973
France 2 Sols 1792 BB L'an 4
Here's a complete list of them:
Czech Republic 10 Korún 2000 Millenium commemorative
Luxembourg 25 Centimes 1920
Luxembourg 5 Frang 1949
South Africa 1 Rand 1977
South Africa 1 Rand 1980
Fiji 20 Cents 1969
Fiji 20 Cents 1980
Kenya 50 Cents 1997
Malawi 1 Shilling 1968
Laos 10 Cents 1952
Laos 20 Cents 1952
Portugal 2.50 Escudos 1951 (silver)
Nepal 50 Paisa 1997
Italy 100 Lire 1981 Naval Academy commemorative
Sweden 10 Öre 1917 (silver)
New Zealand 1/2 Penny 1963
New Zealand 6 Pence 1957
Spain 5 Centimos 1870
Spain 5 Centimos 1879
Spain 10 Centimos 1870
New Hebrides 1 Franc 1975 (new country!!!)
Lebanon 10 Piastres 1972
Lebanon 25 Piastres 1970
Lebanon 25 Piastres 1975
Lebanon 50 Piastres 1970
Lebanon 50 Piastres 1975
Lebanon 50 Piastres 1978
Lebanon 1 Livre 1975
Lebanon 1 Livre 1977
Liberia 1 Cent 1961 (new country!!!)
Liberia 25 Cents 1973
Liberia 50 Cents 1973
France 2 Sols 1792 BB L'an 4
"For by telling them of many things without teaching them you will make them seem to know much, while for the most part they know nothing"
-Plato
-Plato
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I finally found something to buy. 
I got this off craigslist, (a trading website) l offered what l thought was about 70% of the value $160, but he included more than l realized. He said l was the best offer. Two silver eagles, two Morgans, 9 polished and worn walking Libertys, two Franklin halves, 12 quarters a worn standing liberty, 39 dimes, and 8 of those pesky 40% silver halves. Plus a nickle album, only missing one silver war nickle, a penny album starting in 1940 an empty dime and nickle album. A bicentennial half and about 80 loose wheats and some random nickles! Plus a silver necklace.
And to top it off l just pulled 67 cents and a steal wheat from the coin star!
I will probably sell of some of my silver dimes to pay for this acquisition.
I got this off craigslist, (a trading website) l offered what l thought was about 70% of the value $160, but he included more than l realized. He said l was the best offer. Two silver eagles, two Morgans, 9 polished and worn walking Libertys, two Franklin halves, 12 quarters a worn standing liberty, 39 dimes, and 8 of those pesky 40% silver halves. Plus a nickle album, only missing one silver war nickle, a penny album starting in 1940 an empty dime and nickle album. A bicentennial half and about 80 loose wheats and some random nickles! Plus a silver necklace.
And to top it off l just pulled 67 cents and a steal wheat from the coin star!
I will probably sell of some of my silver dimes to pay for this acquisition.
Taking a break from swapping for a while, but still interested in pre 1799 Spanish coins, I will make time for that!
Looking for pre 1783 coins
Looking for pre 1783 coins
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On a trip to Leicester Market last week
I found this nice little Irish farthing of George III and couldn't resist it.
I found this nice little Irish farthing of George III and couldn't resist it.
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After getting an empty US Roosevelt dime book in my bulk lot two posts up I got bit by the coin book bug and had to fill it up. Only missing
1949 P
1950 S
1954 S
1955 D
1955 S
Now I am pretty sure that l have some more dimes around here somewhere...
1949 P
1950 S
1954 S
1955 D
1955 S
Now I am pretty sure that l have some more dimes around here somewhere...
Taking a break from swapping for a while, but still interested in pre 1799 Spanish coins, I will make time for that!
Looking for pre 1783 coins
Looking for pre 1783 coins
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few I have got this month.
1793 BERMUDA PENNY
3 Mixed lot of Tokens
1743 George II Shilling with unusual counter mark on obverse.
1857 Half Penny
1858 Penny
1873 Victoria Gothic Florin
There are quite a few others this month, been on a spree as well as buttering up the Mrs with gifts so I don't get bull whipped.
1793 BERMUDA PENNY
3 Mixed lot of Tokens
1743 George II Shilling with unusual counter mark on obverse.
1857 Half Penny
1858 Penny
1873 Victoria Gothic Florin
There are quite a few others this month, been on a spree as well as buttering up the Mrs with gifts so I don't get bull whipped.
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I have been slowly increasing my Byzantine collection, so here are some of my recent additions:
Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565) Half Follis, RY16, Constantinople (Sear-165)
Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG; Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and decorated shield; cross right in field.
Rev: Large K between ANNO - XЧI, cross above; Λ below.
This particular coin is the so-called Plague Coin of Justinian. It depicts a deformed face of Justinian when he was recovering from the plague. See the following reference paper for more information:
Pottier, H., L'empereur Justinien survivant à la peste bubonique (542), Mélanges Cécile Morrisson, Paris, 2010, p. 685-691
Byzantine Empire: Nicephorus III (1078-1081) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear-1888)
Obv: IC-XC to left and right of three-quarter length figure of Christ standing facing, wearing nimbus cross, holding book of gospels and raising right hand, large star to left and right
Rev: C - Φ / N - Δ in the four corners of a cross with a large dot at the ends of each arm, circle in center containing large star of eight rays
Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565) Half Follis, RY16, Constantinople (Sear-165)
Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG; Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and decorated shield; cross right in field.
Rev: Large K between ANNO - XЧI, cross above; Λ below.
This particular coin is the so-called Plague Coin of Justinian. It depicts a deformed face of Justinian when he was recovering from the plague. See the following reference paper for more information:
Pottier, H., L'empereur Justinien survivant à la peste bubonique (542), Mélanges Cécile Morrisson, Paris, 2010, p. 685-691
Byzantine Empire: Nicephorus III (1078-1081) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear-1888)
Obv: IC-XC to left and right of three-quarter length figure of Christ standing facing, wearing nimbus cross, holding book of gospels and raising right hand, large star to left and right
Rev: C - Φ / N - Δ in the four corners of a cross with a large dot at the ends of each arm, circle in center containing large star of eight rays
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Quote: "Quant.Geek"I have been slowly increasing my Byzantine collection, so here are some of my recent additions:
Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565) Half Follis, RY16, Constantinople (Sear-165)
Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG; Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and decorated shield; cross right in field.
Rev: Large K between ANNO - XЧI, cross above; Λ below.
This particular coin is the so-called Plague Coin of Justinian. It depicts a deformed face of Justinian when he was recovering from the plague. See the following reference paper for more information:
Pottier, H., L'empereur Justinien survivant à la peste bubonique (542), Mélanges Cécile Morrisson, Paris, 2010, p. 685-691
Byzantine Empire: Nicephorus III (1078-1081) Æ Follis, Constantinople (Sear-1888)
Obv: IC-XC to left and right of three-quarter length figure of Christ standing facing, wearing nimbus cross, holding book of gospels and raising right hand, large star to left and right
Rev: C - Φ / N - Δ in the four corners of a cross with a large dot at the ends of each arm, circle in center containing large star of eight rays
Your collection is completely amazing. Just spent over 45 minutes checking out your gallery. It's so beautiful and eclectic.
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Guys ! What a beautiful coins You have ghot all !!!
Congratulations ! They are indeed awesome !!!
My small addition is Algeria 1/8 Budju AH 1244
And two awesome and scarce Georgian silver coins under mongols
Geitu Khan / Demetrius II Self-Sacrifacer
One side is Christian pray on Arabic , another Mongol side with arabic title of khan
Also, yesterday bought awesome Tunisia 1/4 kharoub AH 1289 , very scarce coin just for $ 10 !!! Thats why I love Catholic Easter ! :)
Congratulations ! They are indeed awesome !!!
My small addition is Algeria 1/8 Budju AH 1244
And two awesome and scarce Georgian silver coins under mongols
Geitu Khan / Demetrius II Self-Sacrifacer
One side is Christian pray on Arabic , another Mongol side with arabic title of khan
Also, yesterday bought awesome Tunisia 1/4 kharoub AH 1289 , very scarce coin just for $ 10 !!! Thats why I love Catholic Easter ! :)
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Quote: "Fluke"few I have got this month.Where did you pick up the Bermuda Penny ? That's something I need to upgrade !
1793 BERMUDA PENNY
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Quote: "Mark240590"I've seen them, usually around the £200 mark in that grade very nice piece. There's so many upgrades and new coins I need for around the same prices it'll be an expensive road ahead :)Yeah, not the cheapest penny I have purchased that's for sure.
Last purchases of March....got these earlier today.
1757 George II Sixpence
1787 George III Shilling
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Very nice !
I got back home late yesterday to a missed parcel and a couple of others.. Here's my favourite so far I have a couple that will go on next months I guess now. I've decided to upgrade my Gibraltar Quart system coins and tokens this is a start. I have another 3 that I missed :(
I got back home late yesterday to a missed parcel and a couple of others.. Here's my favourite so far I have a couple that will go on next months I guess now. I've decided to upgrade my Gibraltar Quart system coins and tokens this is a start. I have another 3 that I missed :(
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Picked-up a Portugal 1757 10 Reis
and a Portuguese India 1886 Quarto de Tanga
and a Macau 1952 5 Patacas
and a Portuguese India 1886 Quarto de Tanga
and a Macau 1952 5 Patacas
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German East Africa 1 Rupee, 1901 A, Wilhelm II
German East Africa 1 Rupee (the other Type) 1909 J, Wilhelm II
1817 JP Lima 8 Reales, Ferdinand VII
1949 Republic of China (Sinkiang Province) 1 Yuan
1871 Jersey 1/13th of a Shilling, Victoria
1894 H Guatemala 1/4 Real
1916 Panama 2 1/2 Centesimos
1882 H British N.Borneo 1 Cent.
German East Africa 1 Rupee (the other Type) 1909 J, Wilhelm II
1817 JP Lima 8 Reales, Ferdinand VII
1949 Republic of China (Sinkiang Province) 1 Yuan
1871 Jersey 1/13th of a Shilling, Victoria
1894 H Guatemala 1/4 Real
1916 Panama 2 1/2 Centesimos
1882 H British N.Borneo 1 Cent.
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