Hungary. Second Republic (1946-1949). 10 forint 1948, silver .500, weight - 20 g., size - 36 mm, thickness - 2,5 mm, mintage - 100000 pcs. Engraver: Jozsef Remenyi. Budapest Mint. "Centenary of 1848 Revolution - Istvan Szechenyi". Single release. Demonetized at June 30 1977.
I recently acquired these two DOA coins. I still want one like that rupie above with the eagle atop the helmet.
Haven't added anything lately due to economics, but I did pick up the latest in Great Britains Queens Beast series. Great Britain 2018 Falcon of Plantagenets
1853 half penny and 1855 penny, Great Britain, arrived a few days ago, gifts from a friend. Dandy upgrades for my collection!
Some silver showed up this morning. 1936 Canada 50 cent, apparently rather rare and valuable. 1832 GB 1 penny Maundy, very tiny, 11 mm - 0.47 gram
I have had one of these on my wishlist for a while but felt like they were overpriced. This one came up at a recent auction and I was able to pick it up for a reasonable price. Ethiopia 1895 Birr Obverse: Crowned bust right Reverse: Crowned lion left, right foreleg raised holding a ribboned cross Ruler: Menelik II Composition: Silver Fineness: 0.8350 Weight: 28.0750g Diameter: 40mm