Archive for the ‘Sopper’ Category

Cayman islands 1996 25 cents

четверг, февраля 16, 2012

Cayman islands 1996 25 cents

A 1996 About Uncirculated/Briliant Uncirculated Cent in my collection. One of the more stranger Maklouf designs, Elizabeth has more than just a head. Most commonwealth coins feature Cecil Thomas’ design. However, this design has shown up. The Cayman Islands’ dollar is the most valulable dollar currency in the world. But …

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1962 philippines 5 centavos (km#187)

четверг, января 26, 2012

1962 philippines 5 centavos (km#187)

A 1962 Fine Centavo in my collection. I might have regret buying this "beauty" at the flea market.

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Revolution

пятница, января 13, 2012

Revolution

Silver 4 pence from the year of the Glorious Revolution – the first and last time in British history that a King and a Queen reigned jointly with Parliament On the other side are the heads of William of Orange and Queen Mary. MAG.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REX ET REGINA 1689 Which I think …

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New zealand 1970 1 dollar (km#42)

суббота, января 7, 2012

New zealand 1970 1 dollar (km#42)

A 1970 Uncirculated Dollar in my collection. Probably anyone’s largest coin for a minour collection, this one’s the size of a crown.

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Vancouver 2010 quarter

понедельник, декабря 12, 2011

Vancouver 2010 quarter

A Canadian quarter issued to commemorate the 2010 Winter Olympics to be held in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Restoration

вторник, ноября 29, 2011

Restoration

Silver 3 pence from the days of Charles II- the days of Nell Gwynne ,Purcell and Dryden, and the scandalous Earl of Rochester, of the first English opera and the first actresses on the Restoration stage…and of the blind and defeated poet Milton transforming his regret at the fall of …

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Queen victoria and prince albert.

понедельник, ноября 21, 2011

Queen victoria and prince albert.

From an 1897 book commemorating Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee

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Philippines 1944 20 centavos

суббота, ноября 19, 2011

Philippines 1944 20 centavos

A 1944 Extremely Fine or About Unicirculated Centavo in my collection. What a treat! The WWII issues depicted a very US-looking crest on the obverse, as it was their largest colony. The reverse is similar to most other old Philippine coins, with a walking "Sower" with volcano. This coin was …

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Hong kong 1990 2 dollars

пятница, ноября 11, 2011

Hong kong 1990 2 dollars

A 1990 Uncirculated Dollar in my collection. Features Raphael David Maklouf’s Elizabeth II portrait instead of Cecil Thomas’ portrait or the Bauhina. The lion on the rear… so oriental! One of my favourite coins currently.

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A unique greek silver tetradrachm of the bactrian king sophites, one of the most enigmatic rulers in central asian history

четверг, ноября 10, 2011

A unique greek silver tetradrachm of the bactrian king sophites, one of the most enigmatic rulers in central asian history

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 …

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