Featured "Guess the coin" challenge!

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by The Meat man, Sep 19, 2026 at 9:56 PM.

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  1. Neal

    Neal Well-Known Member

    I still have mine (10th edition, 1984) and use it from time to time. It was old and out of date when a coin dealer friend down in Mobile, Alabama, gave it to me.) Great reference.
     
    Neal, Sep 20, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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  3. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Well, even though the 1984 prices are 40 years out of date, the “Instant Identifier” section and other resources in that catalog are timeless and will never be obsolete.

    And if I remember correctly, the volumes back then included two centuries in one: 1801 to 1984.

    In 1992 I splurged and got the two-volume ANA Centennial hardcover edition of Krause, which covered three centuries in a special hardcover boxed set: 1701-1992.

    Those books were infinitely worth the investment (which was a considerable sum to me in those very poverty-stricken days).
     
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    lordmarcovan, Sep 20, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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  4. The Meat man

    The Meat man Supporter! Supporter

    Alright, this one may be tougher.

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    The Meat man, Sep 20, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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  5. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Ooh! You had me stumped for about 5-10 seconds, but I think I’ve got it.

    Gotta go to Numista to confirm I’m right. BRB- I’ll post my guess in a spoiler again, so as not to steal the show before everyone else has had a go at it…
     
    lordmarcovan, Sep 20, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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  6. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Yep, I think I’ve got it, unless your coin is a smaller denomination with a similar design.

    https://en.numista.com/3345

    Don’t the rest of you peek at my guess until AFTER you’ve posted your own. ;)
     
    lordmarcovan, Sep 20, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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  7. The Meat man

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    Man! I need to start making these harder. :p
     
    The Meat man, Sep 20, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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  8. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    I'm sure you're gonna stump me one of these times... ;)

    Meanwhile, let's see how everybody else does with that last one...
     
    lordmarcovan, Sep 20, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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  9. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    One surefire way to stump me would be to post some Middle Eastern coin with little in the way of pictorial elements to the design, and nothing but Arabic calligraphy on it. Then I probably wouldn't fare so well even if I had the full coin photo to work with. I'm not real strong with Far Eastern coins, either.
     
    lordmarcovan, Sep 20, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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  10. Neal

    Neal Well-Known Member

    I don't think my 1984 edition starts with the same date for every country. The earliest French issues are 1770s, while in the United States section it lists New England coinage from 1652. Other countries vary. Still, a treasure house of information. Even the valuations give an idea of how relatively scarce or common a coin is.
     
    Neal, Sep 20, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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  11. The Meat man

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    I will let this one sit for a day or so, to give others opportunity to guess if they want. :)

    If you want to post your guesses as "spoilers" like @lordmarcovan, simply select "Insert" on the toolbar above your post box, then select "Spoiler". You can then type in your guess and nobody will accidentally see it.

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    Looking forward to continuing the game! :)
     
    The Meat man, Sep 20, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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  12. The Meat man

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    And @lordmarcovan got it right with his guess of...

    ANSWER:

    British India 1862 rupee

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    BRITISH INDIA
    Time of Victoria (1837-1901)
    AR Rupee (30.5mm, 11.66g, 12h)
    Dated 1862. Calcutta mint
    Obverse: VICTORIA QUEEN, crowned bust of Queen Victoria left
    Reverse: ONE RUPEE INDIA 1862 in four lines within ornate wreath of roses, thistles, and lotus flowers
    References: Numista 3345
    Mintage: Unknown    ​

    While the history of British involvement in India dates back to the beginning of the 17th century, it wasn't until 1858, in the aftermath of the Indian Mutiny of 1857-8, that direct governmental control of the subcontinent was transferred from the British East India Company to the Crown. British rule after the rebellion tended to be more guarded and circumspect; earlier attempts to modernize India and institute social reforms were restrained, and the army was restructured to help prevent any uprisings in the future. This period of Crown rule, called the British Raj, continued until India gained its independence in 1947.


    Next one coming soon! :)
     
    The Meat man, Sep 21, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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  13. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Ah! The Lordth be strong and mighty!! He wins all or most of the time. :rolleyes:
     
    SensibleSal66, Sep 21, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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  14. The Meat man

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    You all need to give him some competition! ;)
     
    The Meat man, Sep 21, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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  15. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Can we do a U.S coin for once? pray.gif pray.gif
     
    SensibleSal66, Sep 21, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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  16. The Meat man

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    Guess the Coin - #4

    While it is possible to identify the type from this close-up image, you may not be able to zero it in on a specific denomination. There, I just gave you a clue. ;)

    Feel free to post your informed or uninformed guess below! :)

    Italy 1916 2 Lire.jpg
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    The Meat man, Sep 21, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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  17. The Meat man

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    Well I did post this in the World section, and I think @Denis Richard has been doing a bit of that in the US forum...but I certainly wouldn't be opposed to throwing in some US coins here too!
     
    The Meat man, Sep 21, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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  18. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Thanks Meat head.
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    SensibleSal66, Sep 21, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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  19. TheGame

    TheGame Well-Known Member

    It's a 1914-18 type Italy 1, 2, or 5 lire. I feel like you could narrow it down from the fine details but I don't have the energy for that tonight.
     
    TheGame, Sep 21, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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