A 1982 Fine Peso in my collection. I found this coin in a pile of crap. Literally.
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A unique greek silver tetradrachm of the bactrian king sophites, one of the most enigmatic rulers in central asian history
Author: adminApr 14
Kingdom of Bactria, Sophites circa 315 – 294 Tetradrachm, Bactra circa 315-305, AR 15.75 g. Head of satrap r, wearing helmet with three olive leaves over visor and spiral palmette on bowl. Rev. SOFITOU Cock standing r.; behind, caduceus. Mitchiner –. Whitehead NC 1943, pp. 60ff (drachm). O. Bopearachchi, "Royaumes …
Spain 1964 25 pesetas
Author: adminApr 5
A 1964 Very Fine Peseta in my collection. Features Francisco Franco, a Spanish Fascist leader. One of my favourite coins, this peseta is in Art Deco, and, like other Spanish coins, is very industrious.
Gene hessler’s bookplate
Author: adminMar 30
2009 canadian 25 cents
Author: adminMar 22
An About Uncirculated Quarter in my collection. To the collectors who do not know about colourization- this coin was coloured by the mint themselves. No one actually scribbled it with a red pen. Many coins from Canada have colour(s), and this is my first.
One penny model
Author: adminMar 20
These model coins were issued by Joseph Moore in Brimingham between 1844 and 1848, when the Government was tentatively discussing plans to replace the heavy copper coinage then in circulation. They were produced in such large numbers, and became so popular with the public, that the Royal Mint had to …
Marshall house token
Author: adminFeb 23
Image from an article in the Virginia Numismatist by Bill Eckberg titled The Marshall House Token and the Civil War. Image provided by Bill Eckberg
1976 brazil 50 centavos (km#590b)
Author: adminFeb 17
A 1976 About Uncirculated Centavo in my collection. These Brazilian coins from 1976 can be called "old" because of the rapidly-changing 7 Brazilian currencies. Finding one can be tough, although they have high mintages.
New caledonia 1952 5 francs (km#4)
Author: adminJan 10
A 1952 Uncirculated Franc in my coin. Very large and thick coin here. The size was originally supposed to resemble the 5 Francs, which too were made of aluminium. The coin today in reality is worthless but nominally is priceless. Or more like 2 bucks.