2 More famous historical figures

My newest collecting thread is "Historical figures on coins".

I went to a local coin show today and was able to add 2 coins to my historical figures collection. 1 is very modern but is still interesting. Here they are.

I am very happy with these 2.

Napoleon really looks like an emperor with that laurel on his head.

I have been looking for a nice portrait of Elizabeth I and this coin has it.

Napoleon (1811) Silver 5 Francs. Paris Mint. 37.17 mm 24.75 gr


ELIZABETH 1 [1558-1603] silver threepence [3d]. 5th issue. 1581. coin 19.02 mm 1.45 gr. latin cross. Spink 2573

 

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Nice additions, I posted my Napoleon not too long ago. Was always high on a want list.




Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603 A.D.)
AR Schilling.
O: ELIZABETH : D : G : ANG : FR : ET : HIB : REGI, Crowned bust of Elizabeth left; bust 6B.
R: POSVI DEV: ADIVTORVM • MEV:, Long cross over shield.
Second Issue, 1560-1561.
32mm
5.5g
Mint mark: Martlet.
Spink 2555.

 

Nice! I see you are expanding beyond silver denarii.
Elizabeth I and Napoleon were both certainly significant historical figures.

 

Those are great Coins Mat. Thanks for posting them.

 

Orfew, I love seeing you peeking into different coin areas (very cool new coin-avenue)

 

God save the Queen
Very nice coins Orfew. Now you just need to get a coin of me( Magnus Maximus) and your historical rulers set will be complete

 

Is this getting political?

 

No problem!

 

Nice coins, Guys! I want a Napoleon, among many other historical figures. I do have a couple Elizabeths...


England - Elizabeth 1 - 1558-1603 AR Shilling


England - Elizabeth 1 AR Sixpence 3rd-4th issue crescent mint mark

 

Very nice! No Napoleons for me, but do have an Elizabeth

England
Elizabeth I, r. 1558-1603 (1579)
AR Three Pence, Fifth Issue, 18.91mm x 1.1 grams
Obv.: ✚Elizabeth D G Ang Fra et Hib Regina
Rev.: Posui Deu Adiutorem Meu
Ref.: SCBC 2573

I may need to upgrade this gal - she's looking a little worn...

 

@Orfew I wanted to go this weekend, had some family unexpectantly & didn't make it. Waiting for the summer OKC now.
Nice buys there.

 

@Smojo

Sorry you could not make it. Hopefully next time.

 

I had it on my calendar since you told me about it back in May or June. Planning to make the drive south for OKC next year.

 

both on my list actually, elizabeth i is pretty high up there..nice orfew.

 

I finally found the pictures of my Elizabeth I coins.

Elizabeth I, silver penny. London mint.
Fifth issue 1578-82.
S2575.

A tiny coin!


Elizabeth's Father:

Henry VII, Groat. Lifetime issue.
Laker bust D, London. Mint Mark Lis
Spinks 2337E.

Henry VII, Groat. Posthumous issue.

 

@Eduard
Those are truly lovely. I am still looking for a Henry VIII. He is high on my list at the moment. Thanks for posting these photos of such wonderful coins.

 

Is Fidel Castro on any coins?

 

Lizzy I six pence


Napoleon I 40 francs

Just in case you have a grand to spend I have a nice one to sell @Alegandron







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Thank you, Orfew for your very kind words.
This is a very interesting thread you have started.

Here is another coin related to Elizabeth I which might be of interest to this thread.
This is a shilling minted for her half brother Edward VI.

Edward was Henry VII's son and only legitimate male heir, son of lady Jane Seymour. He succeeded his father on the throne on Henry's death in 1547. Edward was then only 9 years old, but died young at the age of 15. Edward was succeeded by his elder half-sister Mary (daughter of Henry VIII's first wife Catherine of Aragon).
Mary I Tudor died in 1558, clearing the way for her half-sister Elizabeth to become queen of England. Elizabeth I was to reign upon England for 45 years.

Edward VI, half brother of Elizabeth I:
Shilling, Tower mint, London 1549.
Mintmark arrow. S2466.

 

I love those coins. My favourite is the 40 Francs Napoleon in gold. I been been eying several 20 Franc gold pieces but I m having trouble deciding between the republican and imperial issues.

That is a great collection @Cucumbor