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| 1962 Canada 10c PL66 |
CANADA - 1858 TO 1968
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10C 1962
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NGC PL 66
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My first of the set--has nice cameo contrast but the mirrors are a bit week due to some milkiness in the fields. High grade comes from no contact marks or hairlines..
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| 1841 HT-21 Daniel Webster Token AU58BN |
United States
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1841 HT-21 DANIEL WEBSTER
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NGC AU 58 Brown
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Hard times tokens are an interesting category of numismatics with a large following. Several examples have ships on them, mostly the same ship with either different obv/rev combos. My HT21 and HT22 examples have only slight differences. This coin was a must have-I'm not usually a fan of copper coinage but occasionally I see one that tones blue like this and-wow ,just look for yourself - When light hits this coin directly it Explodes into blue. Unfortunately that makes a glare when taking pics, so a slight tilt of the camera and a little photoshop to express its true color--still nicer in hand
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| 1841 HT-22 Daniel Webster Token MS62BN |
United States
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1841 HT-22 DANIEL WEBSTER
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NGC MS 62 Brown
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Ht21 and HT22 have several differences-the first and most prominent is a triangular jib sail attached to the bowsprit on HT22-HT21 has none. HT21 has 4 bow lines {stays} and HT22 has only 2 attached to the bowsprit-NOTE- another difference in these coins that I have never seen mentioned in a HT token reference is the flag at the top of the main mast {by the letter T} the HT-22 is doubled to the right and shorter... - I think of these two as the twins..even though there are several differences in design, both have exceptional color for a "brown" coin
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| 1893 Columbian Expo MS63 |
United States
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50C 1893 COLUMBIAN
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NGC MS 63
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a fabulous, rainbowed example of this second year of mintage. Originally minted in 1892 for the 400th anniversary of Columbus' voyage, the design was used for a second year to be distributed at the Worlds Fair. I already had the 1892 but after seeing the rich blue rim toning--I knew it had to be added...very handsome piece
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| 1955 Tampa, FL SC$ Gaspar Pirate Fest MS65 |
United States
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S$1 1955 none Gasparilla Pirate Fest
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NGC MS 65
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A wonderful so-called-dollar from the John J Ford Collection. This coin is from the first "Gasparilla Pirate Festival" in 1955...and held every year since. The fun ceremony held in Tampa annually, has the "last buccaneer" Jose Gaspar captain his pirate ship into Tampa Bay, where he and his krewe capture the city and the mayor of Tampa turns over the Key to the City for the day. A great event, a great history, and a great coin-maybe the finest known example in existence from that first Pirate Fest.. HK-720 is graded as FINEST KNOWN - From the John J Ford Collection-bought at the Stack's auction in March 2007
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| 1907 VA HK-347 SC$1 Jamestown Tercenternnial MS63 |
United States
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SC$1 1907 VA HK-347 JAMESTOWN TERCENTENNIAL OFFICIAL MEDAL
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NGC MS PrAg
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stunning so-called dollar also celebrating an anniversary of Jamestown, but this one the Tercentennary in 1907...Pocohantas bust on the Obverse and two of the 3 ships on the reverse - the original medal and stamp set from the 300th anniversary of Jamestown founding in 1907..a handsome set, stamp picture in upper right insert...
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| 1938 DE HK-697 SC$1 Del. Tercentenary MS66 |
United States
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SC$1 1938 DE HK-697 DELAWARE TERCENTENARY
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NGC MS 66
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Along with the Early Delaware Commem and a 1938 Swedish 2 kronor commem, the state of Delaware issued this so-called $1 to commemorate the tercentenary of the founding of Deleware by Swedish settlers in 1638.Only 500 of these medals/coins were minted and it is very likely that this is the finest example in existence.Graded as an MS66 by NGC it is the Finest ever graded, and a closer scrutiny of the coin's perfect strike and unblemished faces, it is obviously undergraded as a 66.I was fortunate enough to buy this coin in pristine condition, along with the original bulletin from 1938 distrubeted at the celebration ceremonies.Like its 2 counterparts one side of the coin has the Kalmar Nyckel, the reverse has the Delaware state seal and the names of the original families written on bands that bind the wreath..simply spectacular... - Single Finest known at MS66 grade..and still obviously undergraded since the coin is perfectly pristine without a single blemish..
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| 2000-s VIRGINIA Silver Proof |
United States
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25C 2000 S SILVER VIRGINIA
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PCGS PF 69 UC
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amazing to think that it is almost 400 years since the founding of Jamestown{I'm sure there will be a new commem for this set in 2007}there were still pirates for almost 200 years after..I think we should petition for a William Teach {Blackbeard} commemorative coin. It looks as if the description I wrote for this coin was prophetic. Seven years after this quarter's minting a Jamestown commem $1 came out.
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| 2001 Rhode Island silver |
United States
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25C 2001 S SILVER RHODE ISLAND
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PCGS PF 69 UC
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as a native of the Chesapeake Bay area here in Maryland..this is a common sight to me.However long I live here though, I will never grow tired of--or not take a moment to drink in the beauty of a sailboat skimming along the glassy bay surfaces with the fiery orange and red sunsets' reflection on the water.I know this coin says Rhode Island but it makes me think of summer Sundays at Solomons Island Along with the Nevada, this is one of the most beautiful of the state quarter designs
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| 1987 Canada John Davis Ship SP68 |
CANADA - TO 1968
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S$1 1987 Special Proof
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PCGS MS 68
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Since there are no mints on the Arctic icecap this commem to British explorer/cartographer/scientist John Davis will have to do.This coin shows one of his 3 "failed" attempts to find a northwest passage through the Canadian Arctic from Europe...although unsuccessful,his detailed maps and log books later proved invaluable to future expeditions - The most challenging coin I have ever photoed. Complete mirrored surfaces and details only show when tilting the coin to refract some light. Cameo appearance is just the splashing of the light on the mirrors, there is no frostiness..
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| 1991 Steamship Frontenac |
CANADA - 1968 TO DATE
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S$1 1991 STEAMSHIP FRONTENAC
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NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo
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A gorgeous PF70 UCam..stunning contrast and deeply mirrored..A Canadian Silver Dollar commemorating the 175th anniversary of the launching of the steamer on the Bay of Quinte in 1816.The reverse depicts the Frontenac sailing on Lake Ontario, the first Canadian built steamship on any of the Great Lakes.. - the only non-sailed coin in the set, included because of the transitional time, it was the first steamship ever on the Great Lakes
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| 1958 Canada 10c Bluenose PL66-rainbow** |
CANADA - TO 1968
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10C 1958 Bluenose
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PCGS MS 66 rainbow
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although I have another example of this date--in both higher grade and cameo---I could not pass up this beautifully rainbowed coin.,.. - I can never seem to capture the true vibrant colors of these little dimes...
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| 2004-S Keelboat Jefferson Nickel |
United States
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5C 2004 S KEELBOAT
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NGC PF 70 UC
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Bought 2 of these..one for my Jefferson set and one for a collection of mine that does not appear in any registry..my "ship coin" collection.Have collected all of the old commems with ships{and there are quite a few}the Norse thick and thin "medals" many world coins, Leif ericson..canadian..world coins, euros,state qtrs, and started "austria on the high seas"..a really fun collection I would recommend to any collector just for the fun of it
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| 1949 Canada S$1 |
CANADA - 1858 TO 1968
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S$1 1949
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NGC MS 62
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Newfoundland entered the Canadian federation in 1949.To commemorate this event a special reverse appeared on the 1949 Canadian Silver Dollar. Depicted on the coin is the "Matthew" the ship captained by John Cabot to 'discover" Newfoundland.Below the ship image, the phrase"May the new found land flourish" in latin -
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| 1979 Canada Griffon SP68 S$1 |
CANADA - 1968 TO DATE
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$1 1979 Canada Griffon
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PCGS MS 68
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Le Griffon was the first full sized sailing ship on the great lakes. This 5 gun Barque made its maiden voyage on Aug 7th, 1679. After an extensive trip across Lakes Erie, Michigan and Huron..it vanished on its return trip, along with the crew--never to be found... - another of the special proof coins with the fabulous finish but a challenge to photo. A creative/unorthodox method yielded attractive results..
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| 2004S Clad 25c Florida PF70Ucam |
United States
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25C 2004 S CLAD FLORIDA
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NGC PF 70 UC
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| 2003S Silver Maine 25c PF69Dcam |
United States
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25C 2003 S SILVER MAINE
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PCGS PF 69 UC
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the reverse of this coin has the schooner Victory Chimes- sailing past the Pemiquid Point Light.First put to sea in 1900 in Delaware,Victory Chimes is the only surviving example of the "Chesapeake Ram"style schooner. It is a flat bottomed, shallow-draft schooner designed to pass through canal locks. In Sept.1997 it became a National Historic Landmark.. the beautiful schooner Victory chimes..along with her sister ship, The Pride of Baltimore II, a person can make reservations and spend a day sailing upon these glorious ships..
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| 1999MO Mexico S5P Millenium Cuauhtemoc PF69UCAM |
MEXICO - 1905 TO DATE
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S5P 1999Mo TRAINING SHIP CUAUHTEMOC
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NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo
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Cuauhtemoc is a gorgeous 3-masted sailing barque. She is used as a training vessel for the Mexican Navy and is named after Aztec Emperor Cuauhtemoc-the last Aztec ruler of Mexico. - like so many other Mexican coin designs, this one is just beautiful
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| 1997 Canada 10c Cabot 500th Anniv. PF69UCAM |
CANADA - 1968 TO DATE
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S10C 1997 CABOTO'S TRANSATLANTIC VOYAGE - 500TH ANNIV.
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NGC PF 69 UC
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a wonderful commemorative coin celebrating the 500th anniversary of John Cabot 's historic voyage to the Canadian territories..49,848 minted
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| 1948 St Pierre & Miquelon 2F MS62 |
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2F 1948 ST.PIERRE
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NGC MS 62
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St Pierre and Miquelon, a group of islands located off the coast of New Brunswick Canada, are the last vestigaes of French control from their North American colonization. This coin minted in 1948 was the only year that seperate coinage was minted bearing the archipeligo's name. - How great for me to find a ship coin that also has the obverse bust of France's Marianne--which I love and also collect--last vestige of France in North America
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| 1915 Ca HK-409 SC$1 Montana at Pan-Pac Expo MS63 |
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SC$1 1915 CA HK-409 MONTANA AT PAN-PACIFIC PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION
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NGC MS 63
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There are many gorgeous SC$1's with ship themes that I hope to add to this set. This one is from the 1915 World's Fair--also called the Pan-Pacific Expo because it was held to honor the completion of the Panama canal. It also was important to showcase the recovery of San Francisco following the 1906 Great Quake. - I enjoy the fact that as a signature set I can set the parameters--I decided the second I saw this beauty that ship's prows were allowed to be included..
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| The CARRIBEAN,CENTRAL & S. AMERICA |
Bermuda
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G$100 1000
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NGC PrAg
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| 2006 Bermuda $3 Constellation PF68UCAM |
Bermuda
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$3 2006 Constellation
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NGC MS 68 UCAM
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From the "Bermuda Triangle" series of coins commemorating ships lost at sea in that mysterious place. The Constellation was a 4-masted schooner that had a cargo of cooking oil, Johnny Walker whiskey and pharmaceuticals among other things.The ship was found in the 1990's and became controversial because the drugs ended up being a large quantity of Morphine. The Constellation story was the inspiration for Peter Benchley's book and subsequent movie-"The Deep" - another unique aspect of this set are the many different shapes of coins......triangular coins with ships were also minted in the mid 1990's by Bermuda, playing on the mystery of the infamous Bermuda Triangle
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| 1975 Barbados Gold $100 PF65 UCAM |
BARBADOS
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G$100 1975FM OLIVE BLOSSOM
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NGC PF 65 Ultra Cameo
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my first gold coin for this collection...a beauty whose obverse celebrates the 350th anniversary of British settlement, the reverse has a British warship with full sails and flags atop the masts with the Union Jack can be made out under close inspection - My first gold coin for this collection. I think I like the look of business strike gold better than proof strikes
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| 1972 Jamaica G$20 10th Anniversary PF68 |
JAMAICA
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G$20 1972 INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY
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NGC PF 68
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A gorgeous gold $20 coin celebrating Jamaicas 10th Anniversary of independence in 1972. The reverse has 3 ships from Columbus second expedition to the new world..the Nina, the Cardera and the San Juan.In 1494 a violent hurricane struck the fleet and all of the fleet were sunk... only Columbus's favorite ship-the Nina- survived - this gold coin has a very red/gold color to it...try as I might I can't seem to get a picture that looks like the coin does in hand
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| 1993 Bahamas S$5 Sailing Ship PF68UCam |
BAHAMAS
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S$5 1993 SAILING SHIP
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NGC PF 68 ULTRA CAMEO
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Living on the east coast, the Bahamas have become one of my wife and I's favorite places to go in Jan-Feb to help break the winter monotony. Often the price is cheaper than a trip to Florida for a week{if I stay out of the casinos} a simple but attractive coin with a Spanish Galleon,a marlin and a flamingo... - a simple and nice design..I really like the marlin being added to what otherwise would have been a pretty plain reverse
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| 1968 Argentina 5P-AT'd |
ARGENTINA
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5P 1968
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NGC MS PrAg
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this coin was bodybagged for artificial toning--I had suspected it was the case, but thought it was worth a shot--I hope to locate a nice BU or proof to replace this one, but for now it is still a nice little coin.. - unslabbed coin in a body bag, nonetheless an attractive coin in both color and design
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| 1989 Nicaragua S10KC PF68UCAM |
NICARAGUA
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S10KC 1989 DISCOVERY OF NICARAGUA
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NGC PF 68 Ultra Cameo
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Another tribute coin to Columbus' discoveries of the Americas. Columbus discovered what is now Nicaragua--the largest country of Central America-- on his fourth Expedition in 1502. - a tough part of the world to find sailing ship coins..many that I have found are tributes to Columbus
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| 1977 Bermuda G$100 Deliverance PF67UCAM |
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G$100 1977 BERMUDA DELIVERANCE
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NGC PF 67 ULTRA CAMEO
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The Deliverance was constructed on the island of Bermuda from pieces of the shipwrecked Sea Venture. Captained by Lord De La Warr {of whom Delaware is named} finally arrived at their original destination-the Jamestown colony in 1610--just in time, as the previous 2 harsh winters had seen 80% of the settlers die of starvation and sickness. Bolstered with new colonists and supplies the colony finally began to take hold. - this is the much much rarer no mintmark {no chi} variety
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| 1977 Bermuda G$50 Sloop PF69UCAM |
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G$50 1977 BERMUDA SLOOP
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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a sloop is a favorite boat for pleasure sailing. I personally go sailing on a sloop several times a year with a friend. The triangular foresail and singular headsail on the lone mast make it capable of sailing upwind. By a series of easing the foresail and tacking back and forth it is able to zigzag it's way into the wind - The second of the 3 coin set. This set missing the mintmark has less than 500 minted
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| 2000 Bermuda S$1 Tall Ships PF68UCAM |
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S$1 2000 BERMUDA TALL SHIPS
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NGC PF 68 ULTRA CAMEO
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a wonderful tribute coin to the 2000 voyage of a Tall Ships regatta that left Southhampton in England. They sailed to Italy, then Cadiz Southern Spain,crossed the Atlantic- stopping in Bermuda before going to the US, Canada and finishing their journey in the Netherlands at Amsterdam. - easily one of my favorites...the ship design on this coin would make a great regular issue design
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| 1974FM Bahamas 25C PF68UC |
BAHAMAS
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25C 1974FM
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NGC PF 68 ULTRA CAMEO
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The Bahamas were initially discovered by Columbus and their sailing tradition continues today. The catamaran class ship has been a favorite for recreation and competition racing for many years-in fact, the first Bahamian regatta was held on Exuma, Bahamas in 1954 and was won by a catamaran... - a wonderful design-especially for a regular issue coinage design.This is a scarce silver proof of the regular 25c design struck in cuni..
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| 1992 Bermuda S$1 Olympic Sailing PF68UCAM |
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S$1 1992 BERMUDA OLYMPIC SAILING
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NGC PF 68 ULTRA CAMEO
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Sailing has been an Olympic sport since the 1900 olympics held in Paris. Traditionally the US, UK and the Scandanavian countries have won the most overall medals in sailing events - The nicest olympic coin design I have seen-although I may be a bit biased. Great depiction of the competition of sailing --with an olympic flag insert
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| 1996 Cuba 10P El Nuevo Mundo |
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10P 1996 CUBA EL NUEVO MUNDO
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NGC PF 68 ULTRA CAMEO
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The under-heralded Amerigo Vespucci..of whom the name America derives--was controversial in Europe during the late 1400's and early 1500's. After mapping the coastline much farther south than Asia was known to extend, he surmised that it was not Asia at all but a new continent.. - another coin with a prtuguese explorer-Amerigo Vespucci--I love the Portuguese cross on the sails..
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| 1989 Cuba S10P Dis of America PF66UCAM |
CUBA
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S10P 1989 DISCOVERY OF AMERICA
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NGC PF 66 Ultra Cameo
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Cuba, also discovered by Columbus owes its very sovereignty to the US who liberated it from Spain during the Spanish-American war..how ironic that they now view us as an enemy - another great coin honoring Columbus' famous flotilla...
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| 1859(c) D.W.Indies 5c F12 |
DANISH WEST INDIES
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5C 1859 D.w.indies
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NGC MS F
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The Danish West Indies were purchased by the United States in 1917. The islands--St Thomas and St Croix are now known as the US Virgin Islands - since there is no longer a country known as the Danish West Indies, I have included its current Virgin Islands flag and its former owner--the flag of Denmark
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| 1992FM BV Island S$25 Dis. of America PF67UCAM |
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S$25 ND(1992)FM B.V.ISLAND DISCOVERY OF AMERICA
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NGC PF 67 ULTRA CAMEO
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This coin depicts a Spanish ship because Spain was the European country that first discovered this archipeligo. The Spanish never settled the island and later the British won countrol of the 50 island chain in a battle with the Dutch. The Dutch retained control of the 3 largest islands which they later sold to the US..known as the US Virgin Islands. - Bought for cheap in a "NNC Certified" holder as a PF70--graded as a generous 67 by NGC...a handsome ship design framed inside a roping..
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| EAST AND WESTERN EUROPE |
GREAT BRITAIN - DECIMAL - 1968 TO DATE
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| 1927A Germany 3M Bremerhaven AU58 |
GERMANY - MODERN 1
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3M 1927A BREMERHAVEN
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NGC AU 58
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Bremerhaven is the harbor or the City and Federal State of Bremen. This coin was minted for only 1 year--in 1927, the year that the port of Bremerhaven was purchased as part of Saxony from the Hanover Republic. - I had almost given up hope of acquiring this coin...after 2 years of hunting I finally found 1 in my price range
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| 1986 Iceland S100K Banknotes PF69UC |
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S100K 1986 ICELAND ICELANDIC BANKNOTES
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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This coin celebrates the 100th anniversary of the issuance of Icelandic Banknotes. The reverse has an 1880's style fishing boat honoring the country's primary industry-and the obverse has a great depiction of an allegorical female figure, personifying Iceland and its Viking heritage. - I fell in love with this coin the first time I saw it. I lost that bid at a Stack's auction, only to find this coin {after months of browsing} for less than half of what I had bid and lost for.NGC Photo Proof adapted image
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| 1960R Italy S500L |
ITALY
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S500L 1960R
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NGC MS 63
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a fabulously lustrous coin, the obverse has Italian family coat of arms surrounding the perimeter, the Reverse has Italian explorer Columbus's famous flotilla: the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria - easily one of the most lustrous coins I have ever seen, maybe even the most lustrous. I own 7 dates of this Italian coin series and all have great luster..
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| 1943 Netherland 25C wartime zinc AU55 |
NETHERLANDS 1817 TO DATE
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25C 1943 Netherland ZINC
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NGC AU 55
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a wonderful coin with a very low population and scarce in high grades. This 1943 coin--like many WWII era coins--was struck in a different metal (zinc), in order to save brass, copper and nickel for the war.. - another neat coin with a dragon headed prow...I have included the national flag and the Dutch Naval Jack
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| 1791 G.Brit D&H 1/2P Yorkshire-Hull halfpenny |
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1/2P 1791 G.BRIT D&H-22 YORKSHIRE - HULL HULL HALF PENNY
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NGC TOKEN AU 55 BN
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copper token struck in 1791 in yorkshire/hull by a diesinker named Hancock,produced for Jon Garton & Co..an edge inscription reads'payable in Hull and London-xx-' another example exists at the National Maritime Museum, London..item #151 - this coin is a wonderful brown that has an almost deep blue color in parts..I had to lighten the images to show the detail and lost some of the luster in the process
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| 1938G Sweden 2K MS63 Settlement of Delaware |
SWEDEN - 1855 TO DATE
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2K 1938 G DELAWARE SETTLEMENT 300TH ANNIVERSARY
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NGC MS 63
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Sister coin to the Early US Commem celebrating the anniversary of the Swedish settlement of Delaware. The obverse has King Gustav and the reverse an almost identical rendition of the Kalamar Nyckel that is seen on the Delaware commem reverse - fabulous original mint luster..this coin was a lucky find--it was still in its original mint cello when I purchased it..
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| 2004 France 1/4 Euro Silver Champlain |
FRANCE - PART 5
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S1/4E 2004 SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN
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NGC MS 67
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Sister coin to the 2004 Canada dollar celebrating the first French settlement. This honors Champlain and has a front view of the ship..a superb gem example with glass like surfaces - I know that the photos are unusual for this coin. The Special Proof finish creates a total mirror where if light does not come from the side the details disappear. This is this best idea I could come up with, and I think it looks pretty cool.
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| 1934 Estonia 1 KROON |
ESTONIA
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KROON 1934
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NGC AU 55
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Estonia has a viking tradition dating back to the early middle ages. Estonians learned early on how to build ships to withstand the rough and open waters of the Baltic and North Seas. - love these dragonheaded viking ships...some may think its nuts to pay for slabbing for a $10 coin but it feels more inclusive in the set when slabbed..
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| 1996 Andorra 10D Sailing Ship PF66UC |
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10D 1996 ANDORRA SAILING SHIP
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NGC PF 66 ULTRA CAMEO
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an interesting country to produce a ship themed coin, since this tiny country is completely landlocked. Andorra was given a self governing status by Charlemagne because of its peoples fierce fighting efforts during the Moorish invasion. - great ship design..another of my favorites
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| 1994 Andorra S10D New World Discovery PF69UCAM |
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S10D 1994 ANDORRA NEW WORLD DISCOVERY
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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although two of my favorite ship-themed coin designs come from this tiny principality, Andorra is a landlocked country located between Spain and France in the Pyrenees Mts. - another neat/artistic design of a ship themed Andorran coin..it has a fanciful appeal..I love the little depiction of a cherub faced and winged wind blowing on the sails..
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| 1992 Andorra 10D PF66UCAM |
Andorra
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10D 1992 New World Discovery
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NGC MS 66 UCAM
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another wonderfully stylized Andorran coin..easily some of my most favorite and beautiful coins - the final coin of a three coin, maritime themed, coin set from the tiny European country of Andorra
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