World Coins: Your Newest Acquisition!

I agree with you. It is very surprising how nice it is. Your photograph is much much better than any of the sales pictures I'd seen of it. its a great great catch.

 

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1968 20 Dong Vietnam

2010 1/4 oz Mexican Onza+ a very low mintage

 

I wanted to post this old Italy coin & hope some of our resident experts like Petronius might tell us more about it. It is an 1859 5 centesimo (apparently from the government of Tuscany). I had it slabbed by NGC in an attempt to protect it from further surface contamination. NGC graded it MS65 RB. The short title on the slab reads: "Tuscany - 2nd Provisional".

Apparently Vittorio Emanuele II became king of a unified Italy around the time of this coin.

 

I bought a 1960 republic of Liberia quarter for $1,I'm having trouble finding info on it other than it's 90% silver.It's just a bit smaller than a US quarter,hoping you guys can help.

 

Has a mintage of 1,200,000, in fine condition its bullion value according to a 2009 (I think it is).
Nice coin though

 

Here is some more info you may like.

Liberia coins were minted to be used as US dollars until they changed to the UK currency. Many still consider their currency to be USA dollars. And many of their Commems. have an American Icon on them.

 

Terrific art work, though I would have chosen a different font for the legends if I were the designer.

 

as i don't collect coins anymore does this count?..............................my new mercedes.








:smile:hail:

 

Does this mean you finally found the 1933 George V penny??

 

Not exactly Mint State or anything, but I think I got a pretty good deal on them. $22 for both:

 

1875-H Mint 1 Mark Germany

 

Have fun with the new vehicle

Have fun with the new vehicle. I assume it is right-hand drive. According to www.weather.com the weather in Rainhill tomorrow will be sunny & breezy with a temperature of about 23 degrees. It should be a very nice day for a drive.

Maybe you could drive to a coin show.

Enjoy.

 

i wish.......................i just sold my collection of coins and bank notes.

 

no coin shows of any note until july 31st at york....................i think i just might go and have a browse.

 

A very beautiful coin :thumb:

The coin is slabbed by NGC, I think there are no doubts about authenticity and grade...so, I talk about historical background and value.

The period of reign of Vittorio Emanuele II which goes from 1859 to 1861 is also indicated as "Re Eletto" (King Elected). In fact, in 1860, the Duchy of Parma, the Duchy of Modena and the Grand Duchy of Tuscany vote the plebiscite for union with the Kingdom. In the same year Vittorio Emanuele conquered, by military force, Kingdom of Two Sicilies, by Spedizione dei Mille (Expedition of the Thousand) leaded by Giuseppe Garibaldi, and Emilia-Romagna, Marche (my region), Umbria, taken from the Papal States. All these territories were annexed to the kingdom via plebiscites.

Kingdom of Italy was officially established on March 17, 1861, but during the period of "Re Eletto", Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany struck some coins.

Tuscany, on September 29, 1859, adopted the decimal monetary system, but Leopoldo II of Lorena (last Grand Duke of Tuscany) don't struck coins with this system.

Then, in Tuscany were struck these coins, in decimal system, by provisional government for Vittorio Emanuele II "Re Eletto":

2 lire, silver, 1860-1861
1 lira, silver, 1859-1860
50 centesimi, silver, 1860-1861
5 centesimi, copper, 1859 (your coin)
2 centesimi, copper, 1859
1 centesimo, copper, 1859

The coins were minted in Florence and Birmingham, UK. Your coin, 5 centesimi, was minted in Birmingham, and even if the date is 1859, it was minted in 1860.

About value, I found an Italian dealer that sell online (no ebay) the same coin, declared UNC, for € 150.
I think that your coin is a bit better than, so my final estimated value is € 180-200 ($ 225-250)...in Italy, of course.

petronius

 

This is a 1963 Austrian restrike from a 2 Ducat design originally minted in 1642. This restrike was also minted in gold, but the silver is much more common and affordable. They are not all that hard to find, but I find the design to be very beautiful. This one is graded MS66 by NGC.

 

PCGS graded MS64, single finest, and ex-Quartermaster Collection to boot!

 

Why not go for an Acura, drives better IMO, better resale value and doesn't break down after 3 years.

 

This reminds me of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

 

Update

H mint only mint 230,000 I wonder how many are left??