I am not a big fan of USA coins, but this half dollar captivated me.
Additions to your collection - September 2017
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I am not a big fan of USA coins, but this half dollar captivated me.
I am not a big fan of USA coins, but this half dollar captivated me.
Jamais l'or n'a perdu la plus petite occasion de se montrer stupide. -Balzac
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I got 4 nice Victoria's 1862, 1863, 1877, and a Canadian 1843, and yes all penny's
It is, what it is, or is it.
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my newest coin is a 1906 5 centimes from the Congo Free State.
I also picked some U.S. nickels and ATB quarters for date and mint mark folders.
I also picked some U.S. nickels and ATB quarters for date and mint mark folders.
never kill a mockingbird: it's bad luck.
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Kings of Thrace: Lysimachos (305-281 BCE) AE Unit, Uncertain Mint in Thrace (SNG Copenhagen 1153; Müller 76)
Obv: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet
Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY; Lion leaping right; below, kerykeion, monogram and spearhead
Pontos, Amisos: Time of Mithradates VI Eupator (ca. 100-85 BCE) AE Unit (RG 15; HGC 7, 237)
Obv: Laureate head of Zeus right
Rev: AMIΣOY; Eagle, head right, with wings spread, standing left on thunderbolt; monogram to left
Obv: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet
Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY; Lion leaping right; below, kerykeion, monogram and spearhead
Pontos, Amisos: Time of Mithradates VI Eupator (ca. 100-85 BCE) AE Unit (RG 15; HGC 7, 237)
Obv: Laureate head of Zeus right
Rev: AMIΣOY; Eagle, head right, with wings spread, standing left on thunderbolt; monogram to left
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I won tonight the first item, and then the other two from same seller, so saved postage ...
'Gaming counter - "Just drop't in. Hope I don't intrude" - crown reverse 22mm'
'19th C. farthing token - Dr Eady "Health Restored" Soho London - W.2491' [phoenix reverse]
'Regal medalet - Victoria & Albert at Royal Exchange London 1842 - 22.5mm'
'Gaming counter - "Just drop't in. Hope I don't intrude" - crown reverse 22mm'
'19th C. farthing token - Dr Eady "Health Restored" Soho London - W.2491' [phoenix reverse]
'Regal medalet - Victoria & Albert at Royal Exchange London 1842 - 22.5mm'
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
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My last purchase, a silver medal from Hamburg
If you like coins, medals and tokens with ship motives follow my new instagram account with regular updates @numisnautiker
From time to time I sell some coins on Ebay make sure to follow me @apuking on Ebay.
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Thank you Zac 
I really like that one too and have one more medal coming soon.
I think I havent bought anything in the past 2-3 months as it was the time of summer break for auctions and coin shows.
Paul
I really like that one too and have one more medal coming soon.
I think I havent bought anything in the past 2-3 months as it was the time of summer break for auctions and coin shows.
Paul
If you like coins, medals and tokens with ship motives follow my new instagram account with regular updates @numisnautiker
From time to time I sell some coins on Ebay make sure to follow me @apuking on Ebay.
From time to time I sell some coins on Ebay make sure to follow me @apuking on Ebay.
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That one is going to be tough to beat during the next MPC 
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This reminds me so much of my Colonial tokens. Simple (VERY) design, brass, and pre-decimal.
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces10260.html
More to follow for September.
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces10260.html
More to follow for September.
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure, that just ain't so. Mark Twain
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Found several pieces of metal needing a new home and I was happy to oblige 
, so here is a sample. More in my gallery...
Syria, Seleucis and Pieria: Pseudo-Autonomous (ca. 1st Century BCE) Æ Tetrachalkon, Antioch (McAlee 43; RPC I 4216)
Obv: Laureate head of Zeus right; c/m: head of Cleopatra VII(?) right within oval incuse
Rev: ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΤΗΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΩΣ; Zeus Nikephoros seated left; IΘ date in exergue; all within laurel wreath
Roman Imperial: Maximianus (286-305 CE) Æ Follis, Alexandria (RIC VI 38)
Obv: IMP C MA MAXIMIANVS PF AVG; Laureate head right
Rev: HERCVLI VICTORI; Hercules standing facing, head left, holding club set on ground and the Apples of the Hesperides; ∆ S-P in field; ALE in exergue
Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565) Æ Follis, Constantinople, RY 13 (Sear 163; DOC 38b; MIBE 95a)
Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG; Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right
Rev: Large M; date across field, cross above, B below; CON in exergue
, so here is a sample. More in my gallery...Syria, Seleucis and Pieria: Pseudo-Autonomous (ca. 1st Century BCE) Æ Tetrachalkon, Antioch (McAlee 43; RPC I 4216)
Obv: Laureate head of Zeus right; c/m: head of Cleopatra VII(?) right within oval incuse
Rev: ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΤΗΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΩΣ; Zeus Nikephoros seated left; IΘ date in exergue; all within laurel wreath
Roman Imperial: Maximianus (286-305 CE) Æ Follis, Alexandria (RIC VI 38)
Obv: IMP C MA MAXIMIANVS PF AVG; Laureate head right
Rev: HERCVLI VICTORI; Hercules standing facing, head left, holding club set on ground and the Apples of the Hesperides; ∆ S-P in field; ALE in exergue
Byzantine Empire: Justinian I (527-565) Æ Follis, Constantinople, RY 13 (Sear 163; DOC 38b; MIBE 95a)
Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG; Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right
Rev: Large M; date across field, cross above, B below; CON in exergue
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Today I were in North Korea (yes, I crossed the border...and then went back again 
) But, a border crossing is a border crossing, and my whole body were on the northern side of the border for a good 10 minutes. Might not be counted as "visited the country", but I were there! 
Anywho, this resulted in my first new addition for the year (execpt for new dates in my South Korean and Taiwan collection) - namely, North Korea 5-100 Won 2005 (Juche 94)!
) But, a border crossing is a border crossing, and my whole body were on the northern side of the border for a good 10 minutes. Might not be counted as "visited the country", but I were there! Anywho, this resulted in my first new addition for the year (execpt for new dates in my South Korean and Taiwan collection) - namely, North Korea 5-100 Won 2005 (Juche 94)!
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Added the following two coins to my collection:
Roman Imperial: Constantine I (307-337 CE) Æ Follis, Treveri (RIC VI 893)
Obv: CONSTANTINVS PF AVG; laureate and cuirassed bust right
Rev: SOLI INVICTO COMITI; radiate and draped bust of Sol right, seen from behind
Byzantine Empire: Justin I (518-527 CE) Æ Pentanummium, Antioch (Sear 111; DOC 57)
Obv: DN IVSTINVS PP AV; diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: Tyche of Antioch, turreted, seated left within columned shrine with half submerged figure of river-god Orontes swimming at her feet, retrograde Є to left
Roman Imperial: Constantine I (307-337 CE) Æ Follis, Treveri (RIC VI 893)
Obv: CONSTANTINVS PF AVG; laureate and cuirassed bust right
Rev: SOLI INVICTO COMITI; radiate and draped bust of Sol right, seen from behind
Byzantine Empire: Justin I (518-527 CE) Æ Pentanummium, Antioch (Sear 111; DOC 57)
Obv: DN IVSTINVS PP AV; diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: Tyche of Antioch, turreted, seated left within columned shrine with half submerged figure of river-god Orontes swimming at her feet, retrograde Є to left
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Some of you may know that South Africa is one of my specialist collections and I had previously been slowly building my low-denomination Union silver pieces but I just had a recent splurge on a couple of crowns and a half crown (and I have 2 more crowns bought and shipped from SA, just have to wait a couple of weeks!)
Just because you can't see it ... doesn't mean it isn't there - Anon.
Former coin and banknote catalogue referee.
Former coin and banknote catalogue referee.
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As most will probably know I'm on something of a hiatus limiting my spend right down on coins. This one was £2.27 including delivery. I couldn't not really, Never seen chop marks on this issue before.
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Just bought a few coins, mainly from Newfoundland:
And New Zealand
Also from Bolivia and Mexico
Nothing "wow" but filled the need...
And New Zealand
Also from Bolivia and Mexico
Nothing "wow" but filled the need...
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Quote: "Peter M. Graham"This reminds me so much of my Colonial tokens. Simple (VERY) design, brass, and pre-decimal.Hitting all my collecting goals this month.
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces10260.html
More to follow for September.
1. 250 Countries (pre-1962, where applicable).
The above (which I was very excited about, can you tell?) plus....
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces10438.html
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces20707.html
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces10589.html
2. Canadian Cents - upgrade to my 1906
3. Canadian Colonial Tokens (Thanks Mark!!)
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces83466.html
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces90316.html
Just a swap from the Ukraine left for arrival.
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure, that just ain't so. Mark Twain
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Quote: "Jasanche"Also from Bolivia and MexicoI would call a "WOW".
Nothing "wow" but filled the need...
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure, that just ain't so. Mark Twain
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I just got my first non-Ottoman Islamic coin. An Umayyad Dirham of Al-Walid.
I also bought a few numismatic books, including A Complete View of the Gold and Silver Coins of All Nations by James Ede from 1808. It contains numerous beautiful line drawings of contemporary coins. Here are a few:
I also bought a few numismatic books, including A Complete View of the Gold and Silver Coins of All Nations by James Ede from 1808. It contains numerous beautiful line drawings of contemporary coins. Here are a few:
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Its September Gold...
...no, not the Swedish singer, but these lovelies...
Iran, Qajar Shahs: Fath 'Ali Shah (1212-1250 AH) AV Toman, Dar al-Marz Rasht, 1217 AH (Album 2859)
Tulunids: Harun bin Khumarwayh (283-292 AH) AV Dinar, Misr, 287 AH (Album 667.1)
Byzantine Empire: Anastasius I (491-518 CE) AV Tremissis, Constantinople (Sear 8; DOC 10; MIBE 12)
Abbasid: al-Muktafi (902-908 CE) AV Dinar, Misr, AH292, (Album-243.1)
Gupta: Samudragupta (344-378 CE) AV Dinar (MACW 4781-82)
Kushan: Shaka (ca. 325-345 CE) AV Dinar (G-589; MACW-3570)
...no, not the Swedish singer, but these lovelies...
Iran, Qajar Shahs: Fath 'Ali Shah (1212-1250 AH) AV Toman, Dar al-Marz Rasht, 1217 AH (Album 2859)
Tulunids: Harun bin Khumarwayh (283-292 AH) AV Dinar, Misr, 287 AH (Album 667.1)
Byzantine Empire: Anastasius I (491-518 CE) AV Tremissis, Constantinople (Sear 8; DOC 10; MIBE 12)
Abbasid: al-Muktafi (902-908 CE) AV Dinar, Misr, AH292, (Album-243.1)
Gupta: Samudragupta (344-378 CE) AV Dinar (MACW 4781-82)
Kushan: Shaka (ca. 325-345 CE) AV Dinar (G-589; MACW-3570)
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#309 out of 370 for my birth year set (circulation coins only with no FAOs/commemoratives/proofs..)
And without hesitation, the new favourite coin in my collection..
France 1969 10 Francs
And without hesitation, the new favourite coin in my collection..
France 1969 10 Francs
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Quote: "Quant.Geek"Its September Gold...
...no, not the Swedish singer, but these lovelies...
Iran, Qajar Shahs: Fath 'Ali Shah (1212-1250 AH) AV Toman, Dar al-Marz Rasht, 1217 AH (Album 2859)
Tulunids: Harun bin Khumarwayh (283-292 AH) AV Dinar, Misr, 287 AH (Album 667.1)
Byzantine Empire: Anastasius I (491-518 CE) AV Tremissis, Constantinople (Sear 8; DOC 10; MIBE 12)
Abbasid: al-Muktafi (902-908 CE) AV Dinar, Misr, AH292, (Album-243.1)
Gupta: Samudragupta (344-378 CE) AV Dinar (MACW 4781-82)
Kushan: Shaka (ca. 325-345 CE) AV Dinar (G-589; MACW-3570)
Beautiful ! Stephen Album?
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Quote: "Quant.Geek"Just the last three of them are from SA...
Yes, you beat me to one of them. I performed badly that auction.
Here are my winnings/additions:
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To me thats a very American looking website, looks like I was highest bidder on mine 
If you like coins, medals and tokens with ship motives follow my new instagram account with regular updates @numisnautiker
From time to time I sell some coins on Ebay make sure to follow me @apuking on Ebay.
From time to time I sell some coins on Ebay make sure to follow me @apuking on Ebay.
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Quote: "darcyrmt"#309 out of 370 for my birth year set (circulation coins only with no FAOs/commemoratives/proofs..)
And without hesitation, the new favourite coin in my collection..
France 1969 10 Francs
What a coincidence!
I too have recently purchased the same 1969 10 Francs, along with a 1976 50 Francs, both in UNC
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From among 25 tokens:
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I wouldn't say they're rare, but quite scarce, yes. The population of the Yukon Territory was very small: 27,219 according to the 1901 census; 4157 in 1921 ─a spectacular drop caused by the end of the gold rush─; and 4914 in 1941 (source). This covers the period when those tokens were used.
It is very unusual for trade tokens to be so worn, but they were the most commonly accepted currency in Yukon at the time. See this page for more info.
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I wouldn't say they're rare, but quite scarce, yes. The population of the Yukon Territory was very small: 27,219 according to the 1901 census; 4157 in 1921 ─a spectacular drop caused by the end of the gold rush─; and 4914 in 1941 (source). This covers the period when those tokens were used.
It is very unusual for trade tokens to be so worn, but they were the most commonly accepted currency in Yukon at the time. See this page for more info.
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This is it for September, the budget is tapped.
From a Numista Swap (250 Countries pre-1962, VF or better)....
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces6538.html
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8119.html
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces7815.html
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4014.html
Thanks Andrey78!!!
And a Numista purchase
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces16616.html
Thanks AngHol!!
From a Numista Swap (250 Countries pre-1962, VF or better)....
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces6538.html
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8119.html
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces7815.html
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4014.html
Thanks Andrey78!!!
And a Numista purchase
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces16616.html
Thanks AngHol!!
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure, that just ain't so. Mark Twain
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Quote: "Peter M. Graham"This is it for September, the budget is tapped.I'm glad to have been of service Peter.
From a Numista Swap (250 Countries pre-1962, VF or better)....
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces6538.html
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8119.html
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces7815.html
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4014.html
Thanks Andrey78!!!
And a Numista purchase
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces16616.html
Thanks AngHol!!
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Got my first UK plastic £10 note today ...
And two jetons yesterday ...
'France - Louis XIV ND (Ca. 1680) SINE CRIMINE GESSI Jeton Foud. 12936'
'France - Louis XIV 'Chambre aux deniers' copper jeton'
P.S. Congratulations to me as this is my 5,000 post !
And two jetons yesterday ...
'France - Louis XIV ND (Ca. 1680) SINE CRIMINE GESSI Jeton Foud. 12936'
'France - Louis XIV 'Chambre aux deniers' copper jeton'
P.S. Congratulations to me as this is my 5,000 post !
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
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As a birthday gift, I got 2 coins
First one is 20 Réis - Empire of Brazil - 1826
The second one is ½ Duit - Netherlands East Indies - 1808
First one is 20 Réis - Empire of Brazil - 1826
The second one is ½ Duit - Netherlands East Indies - 1808
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Nothing special really, but I've been in Japan for a few days now and have doubled my collection. I had 57 coins in my Japan collection before I left, and I just counted to 57 new dates I've found so far. 
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Quite a few new ones for me the past few days
If you like coins, medals and tokens with ship motives follow my new instagram account with regular updates @numisnautiker
From time to time I sell some coins on Ebay make sure to follow me @apuking on Ebay.
From time to time I sell some coins on Ebay make sure to follow me @apuking on Ebay.
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More nice purchases by Paul - I like all 8 of them. I only have 1 recent addition ...
'1910's French Art Nouveau medal by Rasumny + box'
'1910's French Art Nouveau medal by Rasumny + box'
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
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For my part I finally got a new Charlton catalogue of colonial tokens at the Charlton table. I also picked up two countermarked coins, two SHIPS COLONIES & COMMERCE tokens, and this very cool bread token:
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I also took the opportunity of being there, at the Toronto Public Library, to finish my research for my second numismatic article (my first in more than 20 years). The Toronto City Directories
were literally a 30 seconds walk from the Coin Show. Some of you may remember a countermarked coin with the name WARREN. I now have all I need to finish up the paper, for example this:
which shows that the first owner wasn't Howard as I thought, but May Warren, who was perhaps his mother or aunt. After she retired or passed away (probably the latter), an Emily Warren (daughter? sister?) took over, and then Howard. I now have more precise dates for when the store was founded and eventually moved from 958 to 890 Queen East.
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I also took the opportunity of being there, at the Toronto Public Library, to finish my research for my second numismatic article (my first in more than 20 years). The Toronto City Directories
were literally a 30 seconds walk from the Coin Show. Some of you may remember a countermarked coin with the name WARREN. I now have all I need to finish up the paper, for example this:
which shows that the first owner wasn't Howard as I thought, but May Warren, who was perhaps his mother or aunt. After she retired or passed away (probably the latter), an Emily Warren (daughter? sister?) took over, and then Howard. I now have more precise dates for when the store was founded and eventually moved from 958 to 890 Queen East.
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