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I just returned from a trip to Belgium and was quite surprised to see Santa left something in my mailbox while I was away!

Apparently he has a branch office in Colorado - I am not surprised, it must be so much nicer there than on the North Pole

Thank you, Santa! I’ll need to do some research on the coins and on the star (?) note first, which I can’t do tonight but I promise to do so asap...




I like the Mercury Dime in particular (who doesn’t?) and of course the dollar bill, which is not commonly seen here in Europe. I’ll probably give some of the coins to my kids, they love to learn about foreign countries, languages and of course COINS!

 

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I have been really busy so I'm sorry I'm late to the posting party. As a first timer participating in cointalk secret Santa I must say I'm really happy with the opportunity. My SS sent me a 1923 peace dollar which really made me happy. I got a 1956d quarter and dime. A 1964 d half dollar, some charms, a 1952 1 escudo, a 1942 and 1935 Mexican cent. A Great state of Colorado medal, two counter stamped Lincoln smoking cents and some good! Thanks Santa you really made me one happy kid on Christmas!

 

To be honest I don't know what the food is but I can tell you it is good! I also know who my Santa is. If you don't mind can you share what it is please?

 

I was your Santa and trust me, you don’t want to know...

 

JK :-D

 

looks like candied bacon

 

Looks more like crispy tarantulas...?

 

I didn't know that potpourri was that tasty.

 

Are you sure it's not the other way around?

 

You bet it is. Send me your addy and I'll save you some.

 

True. I was just kidding. Thanks, Santa

 

Dat Cannibus?

 

I was your "secret" Santa ha. The jar has homemade granola. It's just a bunch of oats and cornflakes. With butter, brown sugar and some secret recipe flavouring. It's super simple to make but it's delicious we make a dozen pans every Christmas

 

Maybe, but wrong texture. I think,

 

I knew it was you right away when I saw who it came from. I was not sure if you wanted any one else to know. Thanks Santa!

 

Ha no problem, you already guessed anyways and I thought I'd clear the air about what it was!

 

It was a nice treat opening up my CT Santa gift and seeing a holiday greeting in Hungarian. Happy Christmas from your CoinTalk secret Santa. There aren't many Hungarians out there!



My CT Santa clearly did some research into what I like, because when I opened the gift, there was my good old friend Franz Joseph I! As my wife can attest, I have several paintings of this guy and his wife Elisabeth up on our dining room wall. I am a big fan.

1908 is the year in which Franz Joseph I celebrated his 60th year as the Emperor of Austria. While he was technically also the monarch of Hungary (as a territory of Austria) from 1848, in that year Hungary fought a War of Independence from Austria which they lost due to Russian intervention, and Austria occupied Hungary from late 1849 until 1866. The following year, Franz Joseph I was formally crowned the King of Hungary, giving rise to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His reign was considered a golden age of art and technology for both nations. As such, the Hungarians celebrated their own jubilee of his 25th year of reign as King of Hungary in 1892 (1867-1892), but that jubilee was completely overshadowed by the celebration in 1908.

In celebration of the diamond jubilee of 1908, this medal was awarded to officers and active duty soldiers who had 3 years of military service between 1898 and 1908 or who had fought in the wars of 1848-49. The medal was awarded again in 1915 to those who had fought in WWI engagements.

Austria 1908, 1915
Franz Joseph I Diamond Jubilee Military Cross


Thank you CT Santa!

 

Here is a star note look up website for you.http://www.mycurrencycollection.com/reference/star-notes/lookup

 

Blasted Magyars........

 

Been drinking again?