It would be worth a lot more if there was an "E" in the lower star. Spain dates their coins with the date of the design introduction. The "date"...
Nice! You also get a "wildman" on the Top 5 Euro. I like the Porcupine in the city.
Those that follow this thread know I love my mint and proof sets. Every now and then I find something special or unique. This is one of those....
The official mint set is running around $200, but I saw where one recently went for $135. I have located a "Starter Kit" for $100 which has the 1...
That is an awesome looking medal. It would be interesting to research all of the different shields.
Last count 54 and a couple more on the way.( this does not include my un-circulated Euro sets, I have all but Andorra and I have one located now....
The tiny Republic of Cyprus is only 3,572 sq. Miles and a population of less that 1 Million. The 1960 on the shield represents the year of...
Armenia with an area of only 11,506 sq. miles and a population of less that 4 Million does not produce a lot of circulating coinage. From my...
Went to the Texas Coin show today in Grapevine. A lot of tables but not a lot of buyers. Inventory looked the same as the last show. I did spend...
A couple I did a while back while playing around. Not real.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The country of Malta changed it's Coat of Arms several times while under the protection of British rule and as a British Colony. The designs did...
I have always been fascinated by the reverse of coins from Haiti. I feel it is one of the more interesting design featured on a coin. The design...
Plan on going to Texas show in Grapevine Saturday.
A little over a year ago I decided to start a collection of Mint and proofs sets from all over the Globe. At this time I don't even recall what...
Wanted one of these since I first saw one. I don't know why I waited so long. The Obverse shows Europa(Marianne?) with the Euro flag. The reverse...
Don't forget 1939. A lot of information here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_Trail_Memorial_half_dollar
Pretty sure it's a collector only issue. Only paid $15 total for the set.
I was looking for the 2016 Somalia Elephant to continue the collection for my Daughter, the Elephant lover. [ATTACH] When I found this from the...
It is hard to find Mint or Proof sets from Nicaragua since so few were produced and are expensive. I was able to locate the only affordable one....
Actually I am looking for one of those now.
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