What is your oldest coin?

I guess my oldest coin is an 1804 Napoleon 20 French gold franc. he was only the premier consul or something then.

 

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Didn't Napoleon become Emperor in 1804?

 

Yeah in 12/02/1804, they had to strike another coin in honor of the new title of Power. I am currently looking for the 1802 coin. You good Sly.

 

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Anyway, its an 1826 bust half.

 

Would have to be:

 

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A didrachm from the Greek colony of Gela in Sicilly circa 490-480 BC

 

very nice Ian

 

1819 Pillar Dollar

 

Thanks satootoko . I'll keep that in mind.

 

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I think the question was "oldest coin," not coins. However, let me list a few.

Several ancients.
Some English coins from the 1700's.
A U.S. large cent.

And, a "mystery coin" that I would love to have members of this forum look at sometime, and evaluate. It was given to me by a friend, who had no idea what it was. As I recall, it looks copper, about the size of a quarter. Not sure of the language. Looks very old. Bottom line is I misplaced it a number of years ago. I hope it's in my safety deposit box. When I find it, I'll certainly share it.

 

Well here is my list
US coin--1803
Non US--1792
Speedy

 

US - 1823 Bust Dime
Non - US well I don't collect them but I think I have a 1919 from somewhere...

 

Beautiful coin, GDJMSP!

My oldest is an 1836 Capped Bust half dollar with lettered edge.

 

GD
I would have thought you would have had an OLD coin...not one soooo new
I remember when you found that one

Speedy

 

My oldest coin is an ancient coin that Catman gave me- he told me what it was but it's slipped my mind. Help a lady out Steve? Besides that, it's the 1859 Canadian large cent that I found in the coin counter a few weeks ago-- I think. I'd have to dig out my type set album to check for sure.

Rachel

 

I should have thought--I have an ancient coin too...I guess that is older than 1792

Speedy