1947 World lions

I collect by Theme. One of those themes is Lions on coins. . Here is the newest additions. Hope you enjoy them.
The Cyprus is a One year type. The India is from the Lahore mint and rarer.

 

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Wow the 1947 India is a gorgeous coin, nice piece!

Best Regards,

George
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VDB Coins

 

It's a nice clean original. tough to get nice ones of these.

 

Here is one from Briti East Africa :smile

 

That is one that has eluded me so far. nice one.

here is a link to some of the lions I have photos of and uploaded so far, I have about 100 different coins and more medals.


http://www.cflcoins.com/thumbnails.php?album=25

 

LoL I notice that you have some Cheetahs amongst all those Lions :kewl:

 

I kinda strayed into large cats for awhile. Getting off track is so easy to do with this hobby.

 

A few more for you to find LOL

Rhodesia & Nyasaland


Iran


Hong Kong


Belgium


Czech Republic


Finland


Spain



UK (Dutch lion at center)



Lovely Scottish Lion & a English one as well LOL





LOL I never realised that I had so many Lions :high5:

 

I do have some of those, maybe not up there yet. The Belgium lion I have in MS65 , I think.

 

I bet that looks realy lovely :hail: I have to say that I am very impressed with those that you do have up on show, there realy are some wonderful ones :kewl:

Just had to add this one to the rest

 

Thanks

 

One of my favoites

 

Oh I do like that :bow:

 

I have an upgrade for this Belgian one, but I have to look for it.


I have that theme lion also, here is mine and a later piece of the same pose.

 

WOW! The original post, the one from india, is stunning!
Nice pickups

 

I realy do like those Herculese and the Lion ones :hail:

 

Coins with lion(s):
http://www.ucoin.net/catalog/tag/lions
http://www.ucoin.net/catalog/tag/lion

 

Very nice selection

 

King Krum Kills Kitty on Bulgaria 1930 10 Leva



Also known as the Madara Horseman.

 

That is one I have never encountered. Very nice.