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I would have bid on that 5 shillings. It’s a great coin!

 

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What is this? I love the reverse!

 

Been picking up a few new coins for a good start to the new year ahead.

 

Nice assortment of world coins!

 

A new medieval I picked up.


Frederick IV “the Simple”, (1355-1377 A.D.)
Pierreale d’argento
ITALY, Kingdom of Sicily
O: FRIDЄRICUS · DЄI · G · RЄX · SICIL · Crowned eagle standing left, his head turned to right, with his wings displayed; all within octolobe; annulet in each external void; double annulet stops.
R: + · AC · ATЄnAR · 2 · nЄOPATRIЄ · DU Crowned coat-of-arms; G - L either side.
Messina
3.28g
24mm

Frederick III (or IV) (1 September 1341 – Messina 27 July 1377[1]), called the Simple, was King of Sicily from 1355 to 1377. He was the second son of Peter II of Sicily and Elisabeth of Carinthia. He succeeded his brother Louis. The documents of his era call him the "infante Frederick, ruler of the kingdom of Sicily", without any regnal number.

"Frederick the Simple" is often confused with an earlier Sicilian monarch, his grandfather Frederick II, who chose to call himself "Frederick III" even though he was actually only the second King Frederick to occupy the Sicilian throne; his self-appellation was retained by later generations of genealogists and historians. The first King Frederick on the Sicilian throne was the latter's great-grandfather, King Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor.

Frederick III was born in Catania, and succeeded to his brother Louis in 1355 under the regency of his sister, Euphemia of Sicily. In his youth the reign was under the control of powerful Sicilian barons, in particular of Artale I Alagona. The beginning of Frederick III's reign was also plagued by intermittent wars with the Kingdom of Naples (see War of the Sicilian Vespers) and also by the Black Death, to which his elder brother and predecessor had succumbed. On 25 December 1369 Frederick ordered all Jews to wear a badge indicating their heritage. The badge consisted of a piece of red material, not smaller than the largest royal seal; men were required to wear it under the chin, and women on the chest. In 1372 he was able to come to peace terms with Naples and Pope Gregory XI, obtaining the title of tributary King of "Trinacria"
On 11 April 1361, Frederick married firstly Constance of Aragon, daughter of King Peter IV of Aragon.[2] They had only one daughter, Maria.[2]

On 17 January 1372, Frederick married secondly Antonia of Baux. This marriage was designed to seal the Treaty of Villeneuve of 1372, by which Frederick's right to rule Sicily was recognised by Naples and the Papacy. There were no children from this marriage. Frederick was betrothed again to Antonia Visconti, but he died before the wedding and was succeeded by his only child, Queen Maria.

 

Cartwheel tuppence. Love it! Courtesy of @PaddyB

 

Picked up some amazing coins. Unlike some examples the past few years these aren't overgraded IMO, nor do are they marred by spots.

Austria: Leopold I "Siege of Vienna" Taler 1683 MS62 NGC



Germany: Eichstätt. Sede Vacante Taler 1757-MF MS63 Prooflike NGC




German States: Eichstätt - Bishopric. Sede Vacante Taler 1781-KR/OE MS65 PCGS




German States: Eichstätt - Bishopric. Sede Vacante 2 Taler 1790-W MS65 NGC

 

Any thoughts on grade of this rather rare Togo FRANC?

 

High XF

 

I like it, would grab that one and keep it gladly. Lovely toning and hardly any wear at all, and the great art deco design.

 

I ordered this from the Royal Mint back in October. Due to production delays, it finally arrived today. Ok with delay since price I paid has more than doubled on the secondary market since I ordered it.

Great Britain 2018 Silver Proof Britannia in Special Presentation case. Mintage 5,100

 

1877 Thailand 1 att and an Indian bank token (37mm D)

 

Wasnt looking for these but it's a pretty piece and I like the gothic obverse with the saint george/dragon reverse I saw it and had to at least throw out an offer, and it was accepted!

 

1939 Vatican City 5 Lire Silver
I love the golden toning.

 

I recently added this Thailand 1917 1 baht and I also bought this 1983 Polish 100 zlotych pattern coin for my bear collection. The Polish coin is quite pricey, but as American Pickers says, the time to buy something unusual is when you see it.

 

The Togo Franc is headed to a new home with @coin_nut

 

This one isn't worth a lot (I paid $1), but it caught my eye for a couple of reasons. First, it's from Newfoundland when it was a separate British colony and had not yet joined Canada. Second, the pitcher plant on the reverse caught my eye (I'm also a botany amateur).

 

First of all I must tip the hat to @mkivtt for the Heritage purchases. I am in awe of the selections. I follow the German States sede vacante material quite closely and these lots are without a doubt at the pinnacle of the respective populations in terms of grade and eye appeal. Again - congrats!

In the same auction I was able to pick up a German States piece that had piqued my interest several times in the past: German States Harz Baptismal 2 Taler - ND (c. 1680s) AU58 NGC, Zellerfeld mint, Knyphausen-7295. Approx 63 mm; 52 g.
Obv: Scene of John the Baptist baptizing Christ in the river Jordan
Rev: Ten-line inscription referencing three verses from the bible which focus on baptism: Galatians 3:26-27, Titus 3:5-7, and 1 Peter 3:21. Denomination punched "2" at the bottom.

 

That piece is absolutely stunning.