Additions to your collection - August 2017

As always, post this months purchases, findings, gifts, et cetera.

This one arrived today, another hekte from Mytilene on the island of Lesbos.

Worn and not the most attractive example but I like it.

I liked this coin that someone on here showed recently, and today won this ...

'Italy 1958 500 Lire .835 Silver' [date is on the edge]

Not sure why my phone felt the need for the flash

I picked up several coins this week including this (not high grade but a tough one). I moved the rarity index from 100 to 97.


Swiss Cantons - Neuchâtel, 1796, 28 Kreuzer.

50 year anniversary of the October Revolution

Picked up a couple pandas (2004 and 2006). Slowly expanding the set backwards from 2008. Though, the further back, the smaller the mintage and the pricier they get, so finding a good deal on them is getting tougher.


Plus, a couple RSFSR (pre-USSR) kopeks and a nice shilling (can anyone recognize the seller's handwriting? ):



Also got a 1902 UK 1/3 farthing - https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces19480.html - not as nice as the one in the catalog, but then again, it only cost me a few bucks, rather than $90.

My first gold coin

Quote: "Mr. Midnight"​50 year anniversary of the October Revolution
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​AWESOME COIN!

I like it too, the colors are amazing for a Cu-Ni coin, and it is a nice big coin like a half dollar.

here are some rather less remarkable pieces, to fill gaps in my collections
silver of Bulgaria and bronze of Cameroun

Following.

Here's my acquisition;

a set of RSFSR Russian kopecks and roubles from 1921-3
10, 15, 20, 50 kopecks and 1 rouble, all XF or above

Quote: "Mr. Midnight"​I like it too, the colors are amazing for a Cu-Ni coin, and it is a nice big coin like a half dollar.
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​here are some rather less remarkable pieces, to fill gaps in my collections
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​Nothing to say, but just timelessly look at the 1 AND 2 LEVA.
Just as the Cameroun coin is also FANTASTIC!


I have no additions or I may have one, I hope soon I will be able to post the pictures of my ones.

Interesting finds of everyone.

Thailand (Siam) 1901 1 Baht

Hello!
I bought these coins this month:

and these:

but my favorites are these:

Been somewhat quiet this month as I have been fueling my other hobbies, but I did manage to pick up this beauty. BTW, I am selling some coins on ebay to thin out my collection a bit. You can find some coins that I am selling here, but hurry as it will end in a few hours...


Ayyubids: al-Kamil Muhammad I (AH 615-635 / AD 1218-1238) AV Dinar, al-Qahira, AH 626 (AD 1228/9)

Quote: "Quant.Geek"​Ayyubids: al-Kamil Muhammad I (AH 615-635 / AD 1218-1238) AV Dinar, al-Qahira, AH 626 (AD 1228/9)
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Paraguay, 300 Guaranies 1968, 4th Term of President Stroessner

Egica, 687-702 with Witizza
Obv:Two busts facing each other, between Cruz
Rev: Monogram



Egica tried to establish a secure dynasty from early in his reign, when he was beset by numerous political difficulties and plots. To achieve this, he appointed his son, Wittiza, as joint ruler sometime between 694 and 698. In November 700, Wittiza was officially anointed king. More than likely, this delay was due to the wait for Wittiza to achieve his majority. Sometime between 697 and 701, the Byzantines raided the southern Spanish coast. At about the same time, the plague, possibly brought with the Byzantines, spread throughout Spain. Egica and Wittiza were forced to flee from their capital of Toledo. At this time, Wittiza may have been appointed to rule in Galicia. Egica, however, soon died, leaving Wittiza the sole ruler of the Visigothic kingdom.

Quote: "oggy"​Egica, 687-702 with Witizza
​Obv:Two busts facing each other, between Cruz
​Rev: Monogram
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​Egica tried to establish a secure dynasty from early in his reign, when he was beset by numerous political difficulties and plots. To achieve this, he appointed his son, Wittiza, as joint ruler sometime between 694 and 698. In November 700, Wittiza was officially anointed king. More than likely, this delay was due to the wait for Wittiza to achieve his majority. Sometime between 697 and 701, the Byzantines raided the southern Spanish coast. At about the same time, the plague, possibly brought with the Byzantines, spread throughout Spain. Egica and Wittiza were forced to flee from their capital of Toledo. At this time, Wittiza may have been appointed to rule in Galicia. Egica, however, soon died, leaving Wittiza the sole ruler of the Visigothic kingdom.

​Now that is definitely a crowd pleaser!!!

Only five additions recently ...

'Liberia Republic 1941 Half Cent'


' John Sefton (Birmingham) Chinaman Farthing Token'


'Italy - Papal numbered 'Beggars medal' Ca. early 18th century - Rare'


'1795 Suffolk Lowestoft Conder Halfpenny D&H 37'


'Regal medallion - George III and Charlotte coronation 1761 - engraved by LN 33mm'

Among other coins, in August I got 'Crete 1900 20 Lepta' from a swap. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces11799.html