It's not every day I am able to add a proof coin to my collection - still less, one from the 18th century! Which is why I'm particularly delighted...
Hey everyone, First time posting in this forum. I hope I'm doing it right. :) What with a bunch of recent expenses, plus looking at possibly...
I've wanted one of these for awhile, and not long ago I managed to acquire this pleasing specimen. I love the artistry of the octopus (even though...
I've been wanting a coin of Napoleon as Premier Consul for some time. But they are scarcer, and tend to be a little pricier, than those of him as...
I was excited to grab this coin not long ago. Not just for the artistry of the portrait, though that's what first got my attention. But it's also...
Hello everyone! Hope your week went well. Today, I'm excited to present one of my latest world coin additions: a 1764 Spanish gold half-escudo....
Hello everyone! For my last thread of 2025, I have an interesting historical medal to show. I bought this sort of on impulse - it was a cool and...
What do redwood trees, the interior of the Hagia Sophia, and my new coin have in common? Photos can’t do it justice. ;) Having recently taken an...
I bought this one mainly for the charming portrait and the attractively toned surfaces. Not an expensive purchase, but a happy one! :singing:...
Hello to all my fellow CT members! I hope your week went well. Today, I’m super excited to show off a recent acquisition. It’s one of the most...
1897 British East Africa Protectorate copper Pice. They aren't terribly scarce in general, but very nice specimens don't appear very often. I was...
Here is a small coin, purchased recently, that I've grown quite fond of. It's a silver 10 centavos from Guatemala, in mint state, beautifully...
The Republic of Haiti may have a pretty terrible record as a country, but they sure produced some good-looking coins. I recently acquired this...
A fairly recent auction win which also happens to be a scarce date (only 36,000 minted.) I like it despite the details grade. [ATTACH] BRITISH...
I'm trying to come up with an idea that will satisfy my need for uniformity and visual attractiveness. Slabs are okay, but the main downsides...
I was happy to add this coin to my collection not long ago. I like the design and imagery of the reverse. [ATTACH] LIBERIA CU Cent (25.5mm,...
This type has been on my world coins wish list for quite a while, and while they aren't particularly rare or expensive, finding one that combined...
Purchased this one recently from Forum Ancient Coins. Though it may not look it, it is actually one of the better struck specimens of this rare...
I recently obtained an 1862 silver rupee. In hand, the coin appears to exhibit nice bands of mint luster. On close examination, however, I noticed...
I recently was able to acquire something of a "grail" world coin for me - a beautiful 1894 German New Guinea Company 10 pfennig "Bird of Paradise"...
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