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  1. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Across the pond to the USA.

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  3. The Meat man

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    A brief jaunt to Canada. Nova Scotia, in particular.

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    BRITISH CANADA, Nova Scotia
    Time of Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
    CU Penny Token (33.18mm, 14.92g, 12h)
    Dated 1856. Heaton (Birmingham) mint
    Obverse: VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR:REG:F:D:, crowned portrait of Queen Victoria left; LCW at base of neck, date below
    Reverse: PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA above mayflower plant; ONE PENNY TOKEN below
    References: Numista 22498
    Smooth brown copper toning.
    "This was the first official (government-approved) coin of Nova Scotia. The reverse design, a sprig of mayflower, is now the provincial flower and is considered one of the most beautiful coins made for North America." - Numista webpage
     
  4. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    There are thousands more. I’ve got medieval stuff from “Great Britain”.
     
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  5. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Always loved that type. I want an UNC, but they ain’t cheap.

    Let’s sail from Nova Scotia to Greenland.

    Greenland: 1926 (h) HCN GJ copper-nickel 25-øre, Copenhagen mint
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  6. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    Only have one from Iceland, first issue for that beautifull Country. 30560_isl-500k-1961.jpg
     
  7. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Well-Known Member

    Brazil, its a long way but can be done

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  8. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    South Peru
    AV 8 Escudos 1838
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