Needless to say, I have all the 2011 Olympic 50ps, but I wont post them all here. Just a few[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] of my favourite designs:
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Spanish 8 Real minted in Mexico countermarked for use in Britain. "The head of an Ass on the neck of a mule."
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George III 1810 Third of a Guinea. A Guinea was 21 shillings, so a third represented 7 shillings - a very odd denomination! [ATTACH]
That is great - thanks all! One question arises, if anyone has an answer: the details in Wildwinds list a Tri-Chalkon at 8.4g under MIG 812 and a...
Thanks! I can see some similarities to the Bolskan, but a lot that is wrong. Let's see if anyone has any other ideas. I also have doubts about...
I have acquired another batch of assorted ancients - 14 in all. I have identified 8, including a Mark Antony legionary coin for the XII legion,...
This just in - bought on a whim, more because of the history than the attractiveness of the coin itself. Edward the Black Prince Denier minted in...
I think these were discussed here somewhere before. I am not sure if the French would refer to them as Jetons or not. They were produced by the...
Yes it does. In GB we use Jetons more specifically for the Krauwinckel style market tokens, but in France I think they use it for any token.
I think I saw your post in another forum, and I have responded there, but for the benefit of others here, this is what I said: "Some dates in the...
I seem to be developing a "tangent" with these French silver Jetons - they are just so handsome and relatively affordable! [ATTACH]
That has certainly helped me get a basic identification for each coin. I am struggling to use the link to get a closer identification - I know...
That is great, thanks @Parthicus - that helps a lot!
I crave the assistance of experts again. The same chap who has already brought me his Roman and Ptolomeic collections has now left me with his...
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