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<p>[QUOTE="DEA, post: 3102511, member: 90140"]I am unsure if this is how I am supposed to do this, but I couldn't see any other means of posting my question. For talerman (who has helped me before) or anyone who can provide assistance, information or guidance. Please. </p><p><br /></p><p>I'm having one heck of a time identifying this coin I have. It appears related to or a variant of 1760 T Augsburg - Free City - 10 kreuzer (KM 171) (per the 3rd edition of the Stand<i>ard Catalog of German Coins</i> AND the 7th edition of the <i>Standard Catalog of World Coins </i>1701-1800). However, rather than KM171's "10" this coin has "X K"[ATTACH=full]785385[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]785386[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>The obverse (with the pine cone on a fancy pedestal) says "COLON AUGUSTA VINDELICO 1760". The "X K" can be seen below the pine cone. I think that is a "T" at about 7 o'clock and two horseshoes 'about' six o'clock. KM says the two horseshoes were used 1668-1697 - which my coin does not fit. </p><p><br /></p><p>The reverse (with the imperial eagle) says "GE IER REX LO B M H DUX FRANCISCUS D G R I S A"</p><p><br /></p><p>I measure the diameter at about 24 millimeters. It weighs about 3.67 grams. </p><p><br /></p><p>I bought it in about November 2000 in Germany; in order of likelihood - Wiesbaden, Mannheim, Mainz or Munich. </p><p><br /></p><p>Any clarification and identification would be most greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance for your time, advice and expertise.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="DEA, post: 3102511, member: 90140"]I am unsure if this is how I am supposed to do this, but I couldn't see any other means of posting my question. For talerman (who has helped me before) or anyone who can provide assistance, information or guidance. Please. I'm having one heck of a time identifying this coin I have. It appears related to or a variant of 1760 T Augsburg - Free City - 10 kreuzer (KM 171) (per the 3rd edition of the Stand[I]ard Catalog of German Coins[/I] AND the 7th edition of the [I]Standard Catalog of World Coins [/I]1701-1800). However, rather than KM171's "10" this coin has "X K"[ATTACH=full]785385[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]785386[/ATTACH] The obverse (with the pine cone on a fancy pedestal) says "COLON AUGUSTA VINDELICO 1760". The "X K" can be seen below the pine cone. I think that is a "T" at about 7 o'clock and two horseshoes 'about' six o'clock. KM says the two horseshoes were used 1668-1697 - which my coin does not fit. The reverse (with the imperial eagle) says "GE IER REX LO B M H DUX FRANCISCUS D G R I S A" I measure the diameter at about 24 millimeters. It weighs about 3.67 grams. I bought it in about November 2000 in Germany; in order of likelihood - Wiesbaden, Mannheim, Mainz or Munich. Any clarification and identification would be most greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance for your time, advice and expertise.[/QUOTE]
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