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| Great Britain - Shilling |
GREAT BRITAIN 1707-1815
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1S 1708 G.britain
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PCGS MS 64
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Purchased in the 13 Jan 2016 Heritage World Coins Auction (Dallas Auction #3045), Lot 33736.
Described in the auction catalog as: Anne Shilling 1708 MS64 PCGS, Royal mint, KM521.1, S-3610. Essentially Gem, with a striking portrait of the Queen drenched in radiant electric blue and russet tone. Visually engaging and with a desired technical quality to match.
ESC-1147, lovely toning with lots of remaining luster. Some adjustment marks on the obverse through the bust, but not distracting (I actually find them charming). The toning covers the obverse and reverse, with some areas of interesting "pull-away" toning.
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| France - Jeton |
France
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Silver 1731 Feuardent-334
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PCGS AU 55
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Purchased on 11/19/2015.
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| France - Jeton |
France 1763
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Silver Jeton 1763 Feuardent-867
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PCGS AU 58
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Purchased on 9/21/2015.
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| Peru - 8 Reales (Spanish Colonial) |
PERU 1659-1826
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8R 1793LIMA IJ
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PCGS AU 58
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Purchased on 6/5/2012. This was my birthday present to myself for the year 2012. The toning on this one just leaves me speechless. The obverse (bust) side of the coin exhibits some pinks and blue in the periphery, while the reverse is painted in tones of almost every color of the rainbow. A true delight of a coin to view in hand.
Total mintage: 5,005,000
Even with a relatively high mintage, NGC has graded only 6 coins and PCGS has graded only 5. Of the total 11 coins graded by NGC or PCGS, the two highest graded examples are graded AU58 (this is the one from PCGS, and one other from NGC) and 5 graded AU55 (3 from NGC and 2 from PCGS). The other 4 examples are graded XF45 or lower.
The coin itself features the bust of King Carlos IV of Spain (reigned from 1788-1808). On the reverse legend the monogram 'LIMAE' is represented on the left in the inscription resembling "ME". This is the mintmark indicating the coin was produced at the mint in Lima, Peru. This is followed by '8 R' which indicates the denomination of 8 Reales. The subsequent I and the J are the initials of the assayers at the Lima Mint during the time the coin was minted (Ignacio Zenón Gélves and Juan Martínez de Roxas who worked together from 1787-1803).
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| Mexico - 1 Real |
MEXICO - TO 1823
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REAL 1800MO FM
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PCGS AU 53
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Purchased on 5/2/2013.
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| Germany - Harz Region, token. |
Germany Harz Mountain Region (Clausthal) 1805
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Silver Token/Medal c. 1805 Harz C-29
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PCGS MS 62
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The term “Bergrechnungsmarke” is listed in: Wolfgang Hasselmann: Marken und Zeichen Lexikon, Lexikon für die im deutschsprachigen Raum aus Metall geprägten Marken und Zeichen. Bergrechnungsmarke is described as (translated): 'Tallies used in mining to account for delivered ore, waste material or for any other work. Served as a basis to determine the wages of miners.'
Marken und Zeichen LexikonThis “Marken und Zeichen Lexikon” was issued as a CD-ROM. It consists of: Lexikon A – Z (p. 1 - 1604), Background information (p. 1605 – 1976) and Tables (1 – 234). Thousands of tokens are illustrated. ISBN-10: 3936059284.
The token is also illustrated in the Lexikon where the following description is given: “Beharrlichkeit und Klugheit fesseln das Glück, (Harz, um 1805)” Which can be translated as: "Perseverance and wisdom shackle Luck", (Harz region of Germany, issued about 1805). The legend is nicely depicted on the token by a cat lying in wait (perseverance) and an owl (wisdom) sitting on a wheel (wheel of fortune).
No further information about this token is given in the Lexikon. I found several references to his token. One of these is in: Münz- und Medaillen-Kabinett des Grafen Karl zu Inn- und Knyphausen, Hannover 1872, Supplement 1875. (CS9301) under the heading “Bergrechnungsmarke”.
The description is as follows:
Bergrechnungsmarke
The token is described as made of silver, the weight is given as 3/16 loth, which equals 2,92 gram. Three different dies are recorded.
As the token is made of silver it will not have been used by the miners. It likely is either an off-metal strike or a special issue for the directors or administrators of the mine.
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| Mexico - 8 Reales |
MEXICO - TO 1823
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8R 1806MO TH
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PCGS AU 50
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Purchased on 6/5/2012.
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| Mexico - 8 Reales |
MEXICO - TO 1823
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8R 1810MO HJ
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PCGS AU 55
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Purchased on 29 Oct 2020.
A lovely example of the Ferdinand VII type. Ex CRO (Jan 2017). The strike is good, and the peripheral toning is very attractive. Many of these come with weak strikes, particularly on the reverse crown. While graded AU55, this coin is more attractive than many blast white (dipped) MS62 and MS63 examples graded by both PCGS and NGC.
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| Great Britain - 4 pence |
GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901
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4P 1838 G.britain
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NGC MS 63
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Purchased on 6/28/2015.
Auction description: Victoria 4 Pence (Groat) 1838 MS63 NGC, KM731.1, S-3913. A premium coin for the grade with phenomenally smooth surfaces and classy golden accents at the legends. Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $10 in VF, $45 in EF, $125 in UNC. Estimate $100-150.
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| India - 1 Rupee |
INDIA - BRITISH
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RUPEE 1840(B&C) S&W-3.33 TYPE A/1 "W.W." - 28 BERRIES
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PCGS MS 64
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Purchased from Coin Rarities Online (CRO; John Agre) on 10 Jun 2020.
A wonderful, colorful example of an early India Rupee of the Queen Victoria era.
OBVERSE: Bare head of the queen facing left; around at sides, 'VICTORIA QUEEN;' '.W.W' on neck truncation.
REVERSE: At the center within an olive wreath, ONE / RUPEE / a line in Persian script (Yek Rupiya; translation: One Rupee); around, EAST INDIA COMPANY 1840.
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| Spain - 1 Real |
SPAIN 1848 TO DATE
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REAL 1853 BARCELONA
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PCGS AU 53
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Purchased on 11/17/2013.
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| Austria - Shooting Festival Medal (Thaler) |
AUSTRIA - EMPIRE PART 2
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TALER 1868 SHOOTING FESTIVAL
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NGC MS 64
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Purchased on 10/3/2016.
1868. Emperor of Austria Franz Joseph (1848-1916) Taler. 3rd German Shooting Festival. NGC MS-64.
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| Great Britain - Maundy Groat |
GREAT BRITAIN - MAUNDY
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4P 1868 G.britain MAUNDY
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PCGS MS 65
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Purchased on 10/14/2012. An absolutely gorgeous coin, with a low mintage of only 4,158 pieces.
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| Hungary - 1 Forint |
HUNGARY 1800 TO DATE
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FORINT 1868KB RESTRIKE
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NGC PF 65
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Purchased on 3/8/2012.
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| Great Britain - 6 pence |
GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901
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6P 1877 G.britain NO DIE NUMBER
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PCGS MS 64
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Purchased on 7/14/2014.
ESC-1732, Scarce
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| Guatemala - 1/2 Real |
GUATEMALA - REPUBLIC
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1/2R 1880 E "MEDIO REAL"
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NGC MS 65
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Purchased on 3/26/2013.
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| Austria - Shooting Festival Medal (Thaler) |
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SILVER 1883 AUSTRIA HAUSER-5119 BADEN SHOOTING FEST
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NGC MS 64
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Purchased on 10/3/2016.
1883. Emperor Franz Joseph I (1848-1916) 3rd Lower-Austrian Shooting Competition in Baden bei Wien. 34mm, 17.31gr. Vienna mint. Engraved by F. Leisek. Austria 2014: Hauser: 5119.
Obv: Seated togate female figure (Tyche, city goddess), wearing turreted crown, holding shield of Lower-Austria and wreath. Imperial eagle perched on target to her left. Exergue: LEISEK.
Rev: Coat-of-arms of Baden within wreath. Legend: * III. NIEDERÖSTERR. LANDESSCHIESSEN IN BADEN 1883. Exergue: "3rd Lower-Austrian shooting in Baden, 1883").
NGC MS-64.
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| Austria - Shooting Festival Medal |
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SILVER 1886-DATED AUSTRIA VIENNA - OBERHOLLABRUNN SHOOTING FESTIVAL
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NGC MS 64
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Purchased on 10/25/2016.
1886. Lower Austrian shooting competition in Oberhollabrunn. Horsky 6682, Hauser 5133, Wurzbach 6899, Peltzer:1901.
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| Great Britain - Jubilee Medal |
Great Britain
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AR MEDAL 1887 BHM-3241
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PCGS PF 63
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Purchased on 7/22/2016.
GREAT BRITAIN. Victoria. (Queen, 1837-1901). ND (1887) AR Medal. PCGS SP63. By J. Carter. 39mm. Diademed, veiled head of Queen Victoria left / Crown above legend within open wreath, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR/OF THE REIGN OF H.G.M./QUEEN VICTORIA/ASCENDED THE THRONE/JUNE 20th 1837. BHM 3241. Listed as "R" (rare) in all metal types in BHM.
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| Great Britain - 3 Pence |
GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901
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3P 1889 G.britain
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PCGS MS 63
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Purchased on 12/16/2012.
A very nice example of the Victoria Jubilee head design.
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| Great Britain - Jubilee Medal |
Great Britain
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Silver Medal 1897 BHM-3535
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PCGS PF 64
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Purchased from Atlas Numismatics on 4/12/2016.
Listed in British Historical Medals (BHM) as #3535, very rare (RR)
Listed in Whittlestone & Ewing as #3062, very rare (RR)
Not listed in Eimer.
Graded by PCGS as SP64+ Secure - only example certified thus far.
The listed rarity of "RR" implies a mintage around 30-50 pieces struck. This is one of the scarcest medals commemorating the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria's reign.
Atlas Description:
GREAT BRITAIN. Victoria. (Queen, 1837-1901). 1897 AR Medal. PCGS SP64+. By J. Carter. 45mm. VICTORIA D:G:BRITANNIARVM REGINA F:D: INDIAE IMPERATRIX. Crowned, veiled, draped bust left; with legends on a wide raised border around / XX JVN. MDCCCXCVII/ IMPERIUM INIVIT / XX JVN. MDCCCXXXVII (20 June 1897; She began her reign 20 June 1837). Angel, seated left, holding trumpet aloft and pointing toward a shield inscribed LX which rests against a tree. Cornucopia to right of angel, steam engine and masted ship in distance, date in Roman numerals and legend on three lines below. BHM-3535 (Silver). Struck for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Scarce in silver.
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| Peru - 1/2 Dinero |
PERU - DECIMAL
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1/2D 1897 JF
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PCGS MS 66
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Purchased on 5/7/2013.
Mintage: 320,000 coins.
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| France - 1 Franc proof |
FRANCE - PART 5
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FRANC 1898
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NGC PF 64 MATTE
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Purchased on 3/8/2015.
NGC has graded only 13 examples of this matte proof issue, with PCGS having graded another 21 examples (34 total between the 2 main TPGs). At NGC, four coins have been graded PF64 with none higher; PCGS has graded 4 in PR64 and 2 in PR65. While the mintage of the matte proof coins is unknown, one can be found with little effort. However, one in essentially "as minted" condition as this example are few and far between.
An absolutely pristine strike, amazingly strong detail, and lovely appealing matte surfaces. This is what the Semeuse (Sower) design of L. Oscar Roty is supposed to look like in all its glory.
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| Great Britain - sixpence |
GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901
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6P 1899 G.britain
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PCGS MS 65
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Purchased on 12/10/2015.
In a generation 4 PCGS old green holder used from Jan 1990 through mid-1995.
Ex: Elizabeth MacPhail Charters (b. 1916 - d. 2012) Collection.
Mintage: 7,997,000
Combined populations in MS65 at NGC and PCGS of 18 coins, with 7 graded higher in MS66 (4 NGC and 3 PCGS). While a relatively common coin, this is not a common coin in gem condition with superb toning. I've not seen a more eye appealing old-head sixpence of any date.
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| USA - So Called Dollar |
United States
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SC$1 1904 MO HK-304 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO OFFICIAL SOUVENIR MEDAL OFFICIAL SOUVENIR MEDAL
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NGC MS 66
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Purchased on 9/8/2013.
A total of 24 graded MS66 by NGC, with only 4 graded higher in MS67.
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Previous auction sale-prices for this grade of HK-304:
2007 September Long Beach, CA Tokens & Medals Signature Auction #427
Sep 27, 2007; Lot 81187, $373.75
2008 September Long Beach, CA Tokens & Medals Signature Auction #1100
Sep 18, 2008; Lot 29386, $322.00
2012 July 12-15 US Coin Summer FUN Signature Auction - Orlando #1172
Jul 15, 2012; Lot 10433, $190.00
2012 November 29 - December 2 US Coin Signature Auction - Houston #1177
Dec 2, 2012; Lot 11622, $705.00
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| Italy - 20 centesimi |
ITALY
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20C 1908R KM# 44
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NGC MS 64
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Purchased on 10/15/2012.
First year of issues; mintage of 14.3 million pieces.
Obverse:
A woman admiring an ear of wheat
Lettering: ITALIA
Reverse:
An allegorical figure of Liberty in flight holding a torch above Savoy Arms (Italy’s National Coat of Arms at that time). To the left of the Savoy Arms is the denomination “C.20”, year of issue, mint mark “R” for Rome. On lower left is the designer’s name “BISTOLFI”. On lower right is the engraver's name "L. GIORGI".
NOTE: The reverse design has given the series several nicknames; "Flying Liberty", "Flying Victory" and even "Flying Nude".
Lettering: C.20 1908 R - BISTOLFI M. L. GIORGI INC.
Edge: Reeded
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| German Empire - 1 Mark |
GERMANY - EMPIRE
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MARK 1914J
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PCGS MS 68
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Purchased on 9/17/2015.
One of 5 in this high grade from PCGS, with none graded higher. Just a stunning coin with lovely color on both sides.
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| Portugal - 10 Centavos |
PORTUGAL 1836 TO DATE
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10C 1915
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PCGS MS 65
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Purchased on 2/19/2015.
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| Portugal - 50 Centavos |
PORTUGAL 1836 TO DATE
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50C 1916
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NGC MS 65
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Purchased on 2/19/2015.
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| Serbia - 20 Para |
SERBIA
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20P 1917
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PCGS MS 65
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Purchased on 6/9/2016.
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| Portugal - 4 centavos |
PORTUGAL 1836 TO DATE
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4C 1919 KM-566
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PCGS MS 65
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Purchased on 7/17/2014.
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| France - 1 Franc |
FRANCE - PART 5
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FRANC 1919
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PCGS MS 66
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Purchased on 6/28/2012.
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| Portugal - 20 Centavos |
PORTUGAL 1836 TO DATE
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20C 1921
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NGC MS 65
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Purchased on 4/8/2013.
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| France - Medal |
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BRONZE 1921-DATED FRANCE LIGUE MARITIME (40.9mm) REGATES DE SAINT-SERVAN
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NGC MEDAL MS 63 BN
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Purchased on 12/15/2012.
I simply could not pass up this beautiful medal. I don't know much about it right now, but I will be doing some research.
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| Great Britain - 6 Pence |
GREAT BRITAIN 1902-70
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6P 1927 G.britain OAK & ACORN REVERSE
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PCGS PF 67
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Purchased on 2 Nov 2015.
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| Albania - 1/4 Leku |
ALBANIA
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1/4L 1927R
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NGC MS 66
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Purchased on 3/17/2013.
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| Chile - Peso |
CHILE - REPUBLIC
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PESO 1933SO
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PCGS MS 65
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Purchased on 10/14/2012.
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| Mexico - 1 Peso |
MEXICO - 1905 TO DATE
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PESO 1934M
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NGC MS 65
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Purchased 12/22/2011.
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| India Kutch - 5 Kori |
INDIA - EUROPEAN
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5K 1936//VS1993 KUTCH EDWARD VIII
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NGC MS 65
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Purchased on 10/25/2013.
Y# 67
Specifications:
Composition: Silver
Fineness: 0.9370
Weight: 13.8699g
Obverse:
Trident, Crescent, Dagger
Within circle, legend in Devnagari:"Kori Paanch/Kutch Bhuj/date (VS 1993)" = Kori Five/Kutch Bhuj/1993
Outside circle in Devnagari:"Maharaja Dhiraj Mirza Maharao Shri Khengarji Sawai Bahadur" all within a circle of beads.
Reverse:
Legend in Urdu:"Edward VIII Kaisar Hind, Zarb Bhuj, date (AD 1936)"
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| Fiji - Penny |
FIJI
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PENNY 1936 EDWARD VIII
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NGC MS 66
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Purchased on 2/11/2013. This is my first and only holey coin in my collection! I found this one particularly interesting because it was struck in 1936 during the short lived reign of King Edward VIII -- he abdicated the throne before his coronation.
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| San Marino - 5 Lire |
SAN MARINO
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5L 1938R
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NGC MS 64
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Purchased on 6/20/2017.
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| Portugal - Escudo |
PORTUGAL 1836 TO DATE
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ESCUDO 1945
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PCGS MS 66
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Purchased on 5/1/2013.
This coin has a population of 5 coins at NGC (all graded MS65) and two coins at PCGS (one graded MS63, and this single example graded MS66). Thus, this is a top population coin at both major services with none better.
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| Luxembourg - 100 Francs |
LUXEMBOURG
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100F 1946 JOHN THE BLIND - ORIGINAL WITH SIGNATURE AFTER DATE
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NGC MS 66
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Purchased on 8/16/2012.
This is the "Restrike" version of the 100F Luxembourg issue. You can tell this because it is missing the designers name on the reverse. The holder does not note this correctly. Total mintage of 2,000 pieces.
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| Luxembourg - 50 Francs |
LUXEMBOURG
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50F 1946 JOHN THE BLIND
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NGC MS 67
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Purchased on 8/16/2012.
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| Luxembourg - 20 Francs |
LUXEMBOURG
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20F 1946 JOHN THE BLIND
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NGC MS 67
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Purchased on 8/16/2012.
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| French Oceania - 1 Franc Essai |
FRENCH POLYNESIA
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FRANC 1948 ESSAI F.oceania LEC-7 WITHOUT RIM
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NGC MS 65
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Purchased on 8/8/2013.
Very interesting incuse designed Essai piece. Mintage of only 1,100 coins.
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| Algeria - 100 Francs essai |
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100F 1950 ESSAI ALGERIA KM-E3
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NGC MS 66
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Purchased on 1/17/2013.
A beautiful rendition of Marianne, and on a scarce Essai (pattern) strike. This coin was minted in only 1,500 pieces.
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| Morocco - 200 Francs Essai |
Morocco
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SILVER 200 FRANCS 1372 // 1953 PARIS ESSAI KM#20 - E45
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PCGS MS 68
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Purchased on 1/4/2017.
Essai strike, mintage of 1,100 pieces.
Superb strike and toning.
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| South Africa - Shilling |
SOUTH AFRICA
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1S 1953 S.africa
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PCGS PF 67 Cameo
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Purchased on 10/26/2013.
Beautiful reverse design by Kruger Gray.
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| Saudi Arabia - 1/4 Riyal |
SAUDI ARABIA
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1/4R AH1374(1954) Saudi Arab
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NGC MS 65
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Purchased on 5/15/2016.
Mintage: 4 million
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