World Coins: Your Newest Acquisition!

I have a fondness for those too, and they pair well with a one pence...just wish there was a matching hapence.

 

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Here are a couple new ancients I picked up from a fellow forum member:

Severus Alexander AR Denarius. Rome Mint 222-228 AD


Ptolemy IX Tetradrachm

 

There are patterns, but for a circulation piece you need to look to the Isle of Man.

 

Two Bolivian essais, very definitely not proof:

 

And to get the thread back on track...

Switzerland 5 rappen 1889B, KM#26.

 

Beautiful Irish Coin.

 

2d, 1d, IOM ½d, gilt pattern ¼d:

 

Finally purchased an MT restrike thaler. A coin I lacked.

Just curious which Hafner it is.

 

This one took a while to photograph accurately.

1945 Mexico 2.5 gold Peso NGC MS-66*

 

@mrbadexample I primarily collect English and Irish patterns/proofs from the Soho Mint, but I am also very fond of the IOM coins. This coin is not a new purchase, but I figured I would share it with you here.

1813 proof Isle of Man 1/2 Penny

 

I wish I could afford to say the same! They are some of my favourites but a bit beyond my means at the moment.

I have the 1798 proof ½d, although it is slightly impaired, unfortunately:

 

@mrbadexample I like the look of your 1798. Unlike your example, most of these that I have examined are not well preserved and often have unattractive splotchy spots. Yours is much more attractive than most that I have seen in TPG plastic.

 

Here are a couple world coins that I've been putting into new holders and taking pictures of. Nothing too rare but still cool coins.

Greece
1926 CE
B (1930 Restrike)
1 Drachme


Belgium
Allied Occupation
1944 CE
2 Francs
Struck on steel planchet used for US 1943 cent


Syria
1960 CE (1380 AH)
2 1/2 Qirsh


Mexico
1973 CE
5 Centavos
'Round Top of 3' Variety


North Korea
1978 CE
50 Won


France
1984 CE
10 Francs
François Rude​

 

Hello Rusty,
I recently put together a framed collection celebrating Nicolaus Copernicus for a professor friend of mine. While doing so I discovered the really beautiful coin designs being produced by the Polish mint.
If you get a chance, check out the Silver Proofs presently being offered.
Many are modestly priced and w/ low mintages.
Happy Collecting,
J.T.

 

Thanks. Mine's a Taylor restrike I believe, as evidenced by the rust marks near the date - might that account for better preservation?

 

It is mighty rare to see a 200+year old copper coin showing some luster. Magnificent coin!

 

That is a fair assumption. I am not nearly as well versed in the IOM pieces as I am the English and Irish coins. Is there evidence that Taylor possessed the IOM dies? Is it possible this could be a “late Soho” piece as opposed to a “restrike” as defined by Peck? I have several late Soho pieces in my collection with rust spots. I looked back over the 1850 auction announcement and did not specifically see anything related to the Isle of Man. Of course, it would not be surprising if Taylor did acquire the dies. Do you have any additional information on this?

 

Only from an auction description - I bought the coin from ebay but it came with the provenance.

 

That’s interesting, thanks for sharing. I assume they have reason to believe that Taylor did, in fact, own the dies at some point.

 

Been looking for one of these in decent shape for a reasonable price for a bit. Got this last week. French Cochin China - 10 Centimes 1879A