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Coins
Q Why do we continue to identify coins by using mint marks? Is it
really necessary?
At a time specie coinage was in circulation it was important to
know who to blame if the coinage was found to be substandard.
The mint of origin or the moneyer responsible for the coinage has
been identified on coins since the time of the ancient Greeks for
this reason. In our modern fiat money world the mint mark and
even the date are meaningless to the general public and the gov-
ernment, the exception being modern bullion composition coins.

Q I’m new to collecting medieval coins. Can you give me an idea

what areas are the most popular?
Most medieval European coins are rather crude unattractive
coins only able to be identified through the legends on them. The
more popular coins for that reason are those on which something
other than a simple Christian cross or monogram appears, unless
the coin was issued in the name of someone well known from his-
tory such as Charlemagne.

Q What was the reason the French aluminum-bronze 50-centime

coins of the early 1960s were what appears to be on short notice?
The 1962 to 1964 French 50-centime coins were withdrawn
after a very brief public notice due to people complaining the
coins were easily mistaken for the smaller diameter 20-centime
coins.

Q I am having trouble locating some foreign commemorative coins

struck about 10 years ago. Could some of these have lower mintages
than what was announced?
While the non-circulating legal tender commemorative coins
of some popularly collected countries are relatively easy to find
in the secondary market, coins issued by less popularly collected
countries are not. It isn’t uncommon for a country to announce
a mintage, then later destroy the unsold pieces—which may be
many. Since it is typically true collectors who purchased these
coins they many times don’t appear in the secondary market until
that individual’s collection has been liquidated.

Q Can I spend or redeem British non-circulating legal tender coins?

According to the Royal Mint, “The Mint told banks in a let-
ter that commemorative ‘£20, £50 and £100 coins are issued for
commemorative purposes only and are not intended to be used as
cash. ‘Members should not accept the coins at bank branches and
customers who wish to return the coins should be referred to the
Royal Mint.’”

Q Is there a quick reference that will help me identify some ancient

Greek coins I purchased as a miscellaneous group?
There are many books that specialize in areas of Greek coins,
but you likely need to start with the out-of-print book Greek
Coin Types and Their Identification by Richard Plant. The book
features line drawings of coins by subject as well as assistance in
identifying coins by their inscriptions.

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Counters, 1300s
O&R: Short Cross Moline,
cf.Mitch.239-52, VF/F ........68.00
O: Star in Crescent, R: Long
Cross, rosette in each angle,
M-245, F/VG, edge chip ....40.00
O: Standing King under Canopy,
R: Ornate Cross in tressure,
M-275-77, F .......................60.00
“Groat type”, Cross/Cross, M-292,
F ........................................40.00
Boy Bishop Token
Before 1540, Bury St. Edmonds,
Mitre / Cross with pellets, aVF,
weak strike.........................48.00
Conder Tokens
Hampshire, Emsworth, ½ d, 1794,
Figure with globe & anchor, R:
Dove & Cornucopia, D&H-12c,
XF ......................................45.00
__: Petersfield, ½ d, 1793, Man
on horse / Stork, D&H-48, UNC,
some luster ......................125.00
Kettle Token, George III 50th An-
niv., 1810, M-6206, VF/F ...29.00
Tokens, 1800-1815
Essex: Walthamstow: British
Copper Co., ½ d, 1811, With-
ers-590-608, EF.................45.00
Somerset: Bath, Whitchurch &
Dore, 1 d., 1811, Withers-15,
VF ......................................36.00
Staffordshire: Burton, James
Pardoe, 1d., 1814, Withers-640,
F+, flan flaw .......................35.00
Yorkshire: Sheffield, Roscoe
Place, ½ d., 1812, Withers-1060,
aVF ....................................55.00
Non-local, ½ d., 1813, With-
ers-1655-6, Commerce std.,
F-VF...................................20.00
Unofficial Farthings
Durham: Gateshead, 1830, Bell-1
as RARE, VF .....................39.00
Nottinghamshire: Nottingham,
1862-64, Charles Elliott,
Royal Tea Merchant, W-4070,
EF ......................................60.00
Staffordshire: Willenhall,
Rushbrocke’s Tea & Grocery,
1844, W-5132, AU-UNC, some
RED ...................................32.00
__: West Bromwich, W.Ward,
Bell-46, VF uneven color ...15.00
Tokens
1870s to date
1800s, Somerset: Bruton, Blue
Ball Hotel, 2 d., VF.............40.00
“1823” modern fantasy as George
IV £2, VF..............................6.50
1870s, Warwickshire: Birming-
ham, Great Western Inn “Fine
Ale Prter & Dublin Stout”, 1½ d.,
XF+....................................18.00
Late 1800s, London, Wm. Owen,
Draper, Obv.: Franz Josef,
XF ......................................18.00
1920s, Northamptonshire:
Northampton, Monarch Auto
Co., 2d. ................................6.00
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1950s-60s, Williams Bros. Direct
Supply, 5/-, XF.....................5.00
Spade Counters
1800 (1799-1811), Simcox & Tim-
mins, Mitch-6171, VF+ ......65.00
1768 (1870s-80s) Good Old Days,
M-9188v, XF hole ..............12.50
1797 (1870s-1920s) ...... Good Old
Days, M-9188-93, VF ........15.00
Similar, AU-UNC, luster........25.00
Sentimental
Magazine Medals
1773-75, 26mm
George II, Mitch-5169, F/VF ..30.00
Queen Charlotte, 1773, M-5171,
VF ......................................40.00
Lord Camden, 1773, M.__.,
VF/VG................................40.00
Duchess of Cumberland, M-5173,
VG/G..................................12.00
Marquis of Granby, 1774, M-5176,
VG/G..................................15.00
William Beckford, M-5177,
F/VF...................................40.00
David Garrick, 1773, M-5180,
G, hole, scr ..........................5.00
Medals
1700s-1800s, WM26, imitating
Edward VI gold sovereign,
integral loop, VF ................29.00
1831, AE28, London Bridge
Opened, VF+ .....................25.00
1853-56, Crimean War Medal,
AR36, issued to Js. Hennesssy,
no hanger, F rim bump ......49.00
1897, Victoria Jubilee “4 Genera-
tion Medal”, VF ..................25.00
1902, Edward VII Coronation,
WM32, R: Monogram, hole,
VF ......................................25.00
__, __, AE21+, R: St. George,
loop VF ..............................11.00
1903-47, AE24x27, Society of
Miniature Rifle Clubs, holed as
issued, XF............................4.50
1910, Plymouth, WM32+, Perfect
Attendance, Arms / Inscr,
XF ......................................19.00
1911, George V Coronation,
Official, AE51, Eimer-1922,
UNC...................................75.00
1919, AE35, End of WWI, by
Preston for Gaunt, BHM-4141,
Eimer-1964b, VF hole........40.00
1935, London Grand Prix &
Philips Foods, Maryland, AE32,
BU......................................29.00
1937, George VI Coronation,
Official, AR32, VF ..............36.00
Same, unofficial, WM39, XF, hole,
luster..................................20.00
__, __, AE34, Rountrees Cocoa
Jellies & Gum, BU, integral
loop....................................25.00
1953, Elizabeth II Coronation, AE
37, Birmingham mint w/ obv die
supplied by Royal Mint, BHM-
4443, XF, luster .................18.00
1988, Windsor Castle / Jane Sey-
mour Panther, AE38, AU .....6.00
Mint Sets
1985......................................12.00
1986......................................12.00
1987......................................10.00
1988......................................13.00
1989......................................16.00
1990......................................16.00
1991......................................12.00
Coins in Original
Holders
1986 £2 Games ......................8.00
1989 £2x2 Rights..................16.00
1988 £1 Shield........................5.00
2002 £5 Jubilee ....................12.00
Philatelic
Numismatic Covers
1986 £2 Games .....................8.00
1985 £1 Leek .........................5.00
1981 25np Charles & Di .........4.00
ANGLO-GALLIC
Henry II, 1154-69, Aquitaine,
Denier, Elias-1, VF ..........190.00
Richard I, 1189-99, Poitou,
Denier, E-8, aVF..............165.00
Similar, E-8ff, F...................125.00
Edward II-III, struck 1326-28, AR
Maille Blanche Hibernie, E-32,
VF edge chips..................150.00
Richard II, 1377-99, AR Hardi
d’argent, E-228, VF bit
clipped .............................195.00
GREECE
1870BB, 10 Lepta, KM-43, VF
holed....................................6.00
1873A, 1 Drachma, KM-38,
VF ......................................30.00
Same, XF, naturally retoning...98.00
1926, 2 Dr., KM-70, Gem BU..45.00
1930, 5 Dr., KM-71.1, XF........7.00
1954, 5 Lepta, BU...................5.00
1973, 10 Lepta, KM-103, BU ..2.50
1973, 20 Lepta, KM-104, BU ..5.00
1973, 20 Lepta, KM-105, BU ..2.50
1954, 50 Lepta, AU+ ..............2.50
1965, 1 Dr., KM-81, BU ..........3.00
1973, 1 Dr., KM-98, BU ..........5.00
1962, 2 Dr., KM-81, BU ........15.00
1973, 5 Dr., KM-100, BU ........5.00
1973, 10 Dr., KM-110, BU ......5.00
1973, AE George V Sovereign
New Year Token, XF ...........5.00
GREENLAND
1911, Greenland Mining Ltd., 10
ore, KM-Tn1, BU..............200.00
GUERNSEY
1868/30, 1 Double, KM-10,
VF+....................................40.00
1868, 1 Double, KM-10,
VF scr ................................20.00
1902H, 1 Double, KM-10,
AU/XF ..................................4.50
1938H, 1 Double, KM-10,
BU......................................10.00
1858, 2 Doubles, KM-4, VF ..35.00
1868, 2 Doubles, KM-9, VF ..30.00
1874, 2 Doubles, KM-9,
VF+/EF ..............................45.00
1918H, 2 Doubles, KM-12, R&B
UNC...................................15.00
1858, 4 Doubles, KM-2, VF+...18.00
1889H, 4 Doubles, UNC,
spots ..................................11.00
1864, 8 Doubles, KM-7, VF ..15.00
1868, 8 Doubles, KM-7, VF
flaws ....................................9.00
HAITI
1905, 5¢, KM-53, VF ..............3.00
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1894, 10¢, KM-44, VF ............4.50
1882, 50¢, KM-47, nice VF...19.00
HAWAII
“1847” Souvenir Cent, Alii type
(post 1945), G&B-35v, BU...9.00
“1847” Souvenir Cent, Dasco type
(post 1961), G&B.__., BU....8.00
2001 Maui Trade $1, BU ......10.00
HONDURAS
1872A, ¼ Real, KM-E1,
PATTERN, BU.................225.00
1913, 2¢, KM-69, S added to
Centavo in different font,
VF/F.....................................9.50
1956, 5¢, KM-72.1, BU ...........3.00
1954, 10¢, KM-76.2, ch BU ..12.00
1931, 20¢, KM-73, VF ............4.00
1958, 20¢, KM-73, VF ............4.00
HONG KONG
1924, 1¢, KM-16, VF ..............2.50
1994, $10, BU.........................5.00
HUNGARY
Peter, 1038-46, Denar, H-6,
VF ....................................325.00
Andreas I, 1046-60, Denar, H-8,
EF ....................................139.00
Coloman, 1095-1116, Denar,
H-35, aEF ..........................35.00
__, __, H-37, aEF .................35.00
Karl Robert, 1307-42, Parvus,
H-472, aVF ........................40.00
__, __, H-481, VG/F .............19.00
Louis I, 1342-82, Denar, H-542,
Arms / Saint, F...................35.00
Mathias Corvinus, 1458-90, Billon
Denar, H-714, crude F.......15.00
Wladislaw II, 1490-1516, Denar,
VF ......................................25.00
Louis II, 1516-26, Denar, VF..25.00
1552, Ferdinand I, Denar,
XF ......................................35.00
1582, Rudolf II, Denar, XF....35.00
1690KB, Denar, KM-174, crude
VF ......................................25.00
1706, Malcontents, 10 Poltura,
H-1535, EF looks VF .........45.00
1763, PH-KM, Poltura,, KM-377.2,
VF ......................................45.00
1882, 1 Krajczar, VF, corr.......2.50
1710 CH-PW, 3 kraj., KM-272,
G/F, hole..............................6.00
1743 KB, 15 kraj., KM-330.2, G,
mt mk.................................12.00
1868KB, 20 krj., KM-443.1,
XF ......................................40.00
1927, 10 filler, KM-507, XF.....3.00
1943, 5 Pengo, KM-523, BU...5.00
1946, 2 filler, KM-529, BU ......3.00
1951, 5 filler, KM-535, BU ......5.00
1970, 5 filler, KM-549, BU ......6.00
1946, 10 filler, KM-530, UNC..3.00
1971, 10 filler, KM-572, BU ....2.50
1972, 10 filler, KM-572, BU ....2.50
1958, 20 filler, KM-550, BU ....9.50
1967, 5 Forint, KM-576, BU....4.00
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AUSTRIA
1882 4 DUCAT K-2276 AU HOLED
COUPLE OF DINGS IN FIELD RARE ................. 1,250
1895 20 CORONA K-2806 UNC ....................... 390
BELGIUM
1878 20 FRANCS K-37 BU .............................. 375
1914 20 FRANCS K-78 BU UNIFORMED BLGN.. 425
CHINA
1995 10 YUAN NGC-PF69UC UNICORN ............ 440
1995 25 YUAN NGC-PF68UC UNICORN ............ 980
1995 50 YUAN NGC-PF68UC UNICORN ......... 1,980
COLOMBIA
1925 5 PESOS K-204 BU ................................ 470
COSTA RICA
1866 PESO K-107.1 VG/F MOUNTED ............... 150
1866 PESO K-107.1 VF MOUNTED................... 240
CZECHOSLOVAKIA
1933 DUKAT K-8 PCGS-MS61 ...................... 2,000
DENMARK
1876 20 KRONER K-791.1 NICE BU ................. 530
EGYPT
1970 GOLD MEDAL MEMORIUM NASSAR
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EQUATORIAL GUINEA
1970 750 PESETAS K-28 CH PROOF ............... 625
FRANCE
1910 10 FRANCS K-846 XF ROOSTER ............. 195
1807A 20 FRANCS K-A687.1 VF+ NAPOLEON . 495
1815A 20 FRANCS K-706 XF TIOLIER .............. 435
1831A 20 FRANCS K-746.1 XF RAISED............ 475
1841A 20 FRANCS K-750.1 XF+ ..................... 395
1891A 20 FRANCS BU ANGEL.......................... 380
1914A 20 FRANCS BU ROOSTER ..................... 380
AN12A(1803) 40 FRANCS K-652 XF CONSUL ... 835
AN13A(1804) 40 FRANCS K-664.1 AXF............ 775
1830A 40 FRANCS K-721.1 XF SM RIM FLAW . 775
1831A 40 FRANCS K-747.1 XF........................ 800
GERMANY-HAMBURG
1875J 20 MARK K-602 BU .............................. 525
1901J 20 MARK K-618 AU+............................ 500
GERMANY-PRUSSIA
1873B 10 MARK K-502 VF+............................ 235
GREAT BRITAIN
1870 1/2 SOVEREIGN K-735.2 AU ................... 390
1910 1/2 SOVEREIGN K-804 XF....................... 240
1898 SOVEREIGN K-785 UNC .......................... 525
1908 SOVEREIGN K-805 AU............................. 480
2012 SOVEREIGN K-1207 BU 1 YR TYPE
STYLIZED ST GEORGE DRAGON ..................... 500
HAITI
1967 100 GOURDES K-69 NGC-PF67UC
LOW MINTAGE ........................................... 1,280
1974 500 GOURDES K-117 ANACS-68DCAM
LOW MINTAGE OLYMPICS .............................. 550
IRAN
AH1334 1/2 TOMAN K-1071 BU ...................... 225
AH1335 1/2 TOMAN K-1071 AU ONCE WIPED.. 140
AH1343 TOMAN K-1074 BU ............................ 420
ITALY, SARDINIA
1859 F/P 20 LIRE K-146.2 AU ......................... 375
ITALY
1863 5 LIRE K-17 AU NEAT CLASHED DIE ........ 350
1873M 20 LIRE K-10.3 BU .............................. 500
JORDAN
1977 25 DINARS K-33 PRF 25TH ANNIV .......... 875
LEICHTENSTEIN
1778 DUCAT BU RESTRIKE .............................. 250
MALTA
2005 1000 LIRAS X-316 PRF .......................... 260
MYANMAR
1970-71 MU K-43 BU ..................................... 185
MEXICO
1920 2 PESOS K-461 XF ................................. 130
1920 2 PESOS K-461 AU................................. 140
1945 2 PESOS K-461 BU ................................ 110
1919 2 1/2 PESOS K-463 XF LT SCR ............... 135
NETHERLANDS
1876 10 GULDEN K-106 BU ............................ 400
NIGER
1968 25 FRANCS K-9 NGC-PF64UC ................ 500
POLAND
2005 100 ZLOTY Y-540 NGC-PF69UC POPE .... 500
RUSSIA
1899(O3) 5 ROUBLE Y-62 NGC-MS65 ........... 1,250
SENEGAL
1975 25 FRANCS K-7 BU SM SPOTS ............... 275
SERBIA
1882V 20 DINARA K-17.1 NGC-AU55 TYP 1 .... 600
SOMALIA
1965 50 SHILLINGS K-11 PROOF..................... 405
SOUTH AFRICA
1874 POND K-1.2 NGC-XF DETAILS MOUNT
REMOVED CLEANED FINE BEARD ................ 6,900
1925SA SOVEREIGN K-21 BU .......................... 480
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1929SA SOVEREIGN K-21 UNC ........................ 480
1930SA SOVEREIGN K-21 UNC ........................ 480
1963 RAND K-63 GEM PROOF ......................... 250
1963 2 RAND K-64 GEM PROOF...................... 490
2002 NATURA CHEETAH GOLD 4 PC PROOF SET
ONLY 700 SETS MADE 1.85OZ ................... 3,750
SWITZERLAND
1913 10 FRANCS K-36 XF/AU ......................... 200
1922 10 FRANCS K-36 BU .............................. 195
TONGA
1980 10 & 20 PA’ANGA PROOF SET FAO
K-64 AND K-65 IN OMP................................... 75
TUNISIA
1892A 20 FRANCS K-227 XF........................... 375
TURKEY
1964 50 KURUSH K-871 UNC .......................... 200
AH1223/21 2 HAYRIYE ALTIN K-639 AU
LIGHT BEND .................................................. 280
AH1327/YR4 250 KURUSH K-756 XF
MOUNT CAREFULLY REMOVED.................... 1,070
AH1255/YR18 500 KURUSH K-681 XF/AU
MOUNT INTACT RARE TYPE ........................ 2,185
TUVALU
2016 $15 1/10 OZ GOLD PEARL HARBOR ....... 220
URUGUAY
1930 5 PESOS K-27 BU .................................. 520
YUGOSLAVIA
1996 1000 NOVI DINARA K-172 PRF TESLA..... 600
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OF THE WORLD ******
ALBANIA
1940R 0.05 LEK K-27 NGC-MS64 ..................... 75
1940R 0.10 LEK K-28 NGC-MS65
TOP POP 8/0 ................................................ 120
AUSTRALIA
1919M 6 PENCE K-25 NGC-MS62 ................... 420
1953 6 PENCE K-52 NGC-MS66 KEY DATE
TOP POP 3/0 ................................................ 400
1955 SHILLING K-59 NGC-PF63 ........................ 80
1911 FLORIN K-27 NGC-XF40 ......................... 280
1912 FLORIN K-27 NGC-VF DETAILS CLND ........ 50
1914H FLORIN K-27 NGC-VF25 ....................... 100
1916M FLORIN K-27 NGC-MS61 ..................... 280
1918M FLORIN K-27 NGC-AU53 ...................... 180
1919M FLORIN K-27 NGC-AU DETAILS CLND ... 280
1924(M&S) FLORIN K-27 NGC-AU50 ................ 210
1925(M&S) FLORIN K-27 NGC-AU DET CLND ... 180
1927 FLORIN K-27 NGC-AU DETAILS CLND ........ 60
1931 FLORIN K-27 NGC-AU DETAILS CLND ........ 38
1932 FLORIN K-27 NGC-FINE DET CLND .......... 180
1933 FLORIN K-27 NGC-AU DETAILS CLND ...... 380
1935 FLORIN K-27 NGC-AU58 ......................... 125
1938 CROWN K-34 NGC-AU58 ........................ 280
AUSTRIA
1816G KREUZER K-2113 NGC-MS62BN
POP 1/1 .......................................................... 68
1649 3 KREUZER K-852 NGC-MS61 HALL
POP 1/1 ........................................................ 180
1879 2 FLORIN NGC-MS63 SILVER WEDDING ... 250
BOLIVIA
1856PTS FJ 4 SOLES K-123.2 NGC-MS63
TOP POP 3/0 ................................................ 250
1873PTS 50 CENTAVOS K-161.1 NGC-MS61 ... 150
BRAZIL
1932 500 REIS K-530 NGC-MS66 TOP POP..... 320
BRITISH NORTH BORNEO
1928H 5 CENTS NGC-MS66 RAINBOW OBV ..... 200
PRE-1924 20 CENTS LAWE-673 COPPER
NGC-PF63BN ................................................ 400
PRE-1924 50 CENTS LAWE-669B COPPER
NGC-PF63BN ................................................ 400
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
1936 1/2 PENNY K-15 NGC-MS64..................... 18
BULGARIA
1913 50 STOTINKI K-30 NGC-61 (NICER) ........... 20
CANADA
1913 CENT K-8 ICG-MS64RB ............................ 90
1926 5 CENT K-29 NGC-MS63 FAR 6 KEY .... 3,850
1883H 25 CENTS K-5 ICG-VF35 ........................ 58
1955 50 CENT K-53 NGC-PL66 CAMEO........... 100
1935 $ ICG-MS64 ........................................... 100
1939 $ K-38 NGC-MS63 ................................. 120
1945 $ K-37 NGC-UNC DETAILS OBV CLND
SMALL AREA OF FAINT HL’S .......................... 380
1946 $ K-37 NGC-UNC DETAILS CLEANED....... 100
1947 $ K-37 NGC-MS61 BLUNT 7 ................... 240
CANADA-NEWFOUNDLAND
1890 CENT K-1 NGC-AU50BN ......................... 500
1873 5 CENTS K-2 NGC-VF20 OBV 2 .............. 500
1882H 10 CENTS K-3 NGC-F12 ......................... 38
CANADA-TOKEN
ND TOKEN WITHERS-630 ICG-VF20 MERCURY ... 38
1812 TOKEN BR-987 ICG-AU53 WELLINGTON .... 70
CEYLON
1870 1/4 CENT K-90 NGC-MS65RB POP 2/0 ..... 80
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CHILE
1939SO 10 CENTAVOS K-166 NGC-MS66
TOP POP 1/0 .................................................. 65
1908SO 20 CENTAVOS K-151.3 NGC-MS61 ...... 35
CHINA-REPUBLIC
1919 10 CASH Y-307A NGC-AU55BN ................ 50
1903-17 20 CASH Y-5 NGC-XF40BN.................. 45
1903-17 20 CASH Y-5 NGC-AU53BN ................. 60
1909 20 CASH Y-10.4 NGC-UNC DET CLND ..... 100
1914 $ L&M-63 NGC-XF45 ............................. 350
1921 $ L&M-79 NGC-AU DET CHOPMARKED
‘NIAN” MORE LIKE LAMINATION ERROR.......... 550
1934 $ L&M-110 NGC-MS61 JUNK ................. 550
CHINA-CHIHLI
1899 $ L&M-454 NGC-AU DETAILS HOLED
CHOPMARK................................................ 1,500
1908 $ L&M-465 NGC-AU DETAILS CLND ..... 1,250
CHINA-FENGTIEN
1906 10 CASH Y-89 NGC-MINT ERROR XF40
REVERSE LAMINATION ................................ 1,500
CHINA-FUKIEN
1901-05 10 CASH Y-100 NGC-63BN ............... 280
CHINA-HONAN
1928 200 CASH Y-396 NGC-AU50BN .............. 400
CHINA-HUNAN
1919 20 CASH Y-400.5 NGC-AU55BN ............... 55
CHINA-KANSU
1926 100 CASH Y-409 NGC-AU DET ENV DAM .. 250
CHINA-KIANGNAN
1905 10 CASH Y-135.9 NGC-AU58BN ............. 110
CHINA-KWANTUNG
1900-06 10 CASH Y-193 NGC-AU58BN ............. 85
1890-08 10 CENTS L&M-136 NGC-MS63........ 350
1912 20 CENTS L&M-141 NGC-MS63 ............. 150
CHINA-SZECHUAN
1906 10 CASH Y-10T NGC-MS61BN ................ 180
1906 20 CASH Y-11T NGC-AU53BN................... 80
1926 200 CASH NGC-F12BN BRONZE REEDED
EDGE VARIETY NO PRICE IN KM ..................... 250
1901-08 $ L&M-345 NGC-XF DETAILS
CLEANED SOME BLUE TONING.................... 1,000
CHINA-YUNNAN
1920-31 50 CENTS L&M-422 NGC-AU58 ........ 200
1932 50 CENTS L&M-430 NGC-AU DET STAIN ... 90
CUBA
1943 CENTAVO K-9.2A NGC-MS63 .................... 48
1943 CENTAVO K-9.2A NGC-MS65 .................. 120
1969 20 CENTAVOS NGC-MS65 ........................ 28
CYPRUS
1919 9 PIASTRES K-13 NGC-MS62 ................. 300
DENMARK
1924HCN 2 KRONER K-825.1 NGC-MS62
KEY............................................................ 1,000
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
1939 CENTAVO K-17 NGC-MS62RB ................. 350
EL SALVADOR
1895 PESO K-115.1 NGC-MS61 ...................... 380
ETHIOPIA
EE1936 25 CENTS K-35 NGC-65RD................. 100
GERMANY-BADEN
1907G 5 MARK K-274 ICG-F15 LOOKS VF ......... 48
GERMANY-BAVARIA
1871 THALER K-896 ICG-EF45 .......................... 80
1911D 2 MARK PCGS-MS66 BIRTHDAY ........... 130
1911D 3 MARK K-998 PCGS-MS66 BIRTHDAY . 160
GERMANY-BRUNSWICK-LUNEBURG-
CALENBERG
1682 3 PFENNIG K-274 NGC-UNC DET CLND... 150
GERMANY-BRUNSWICK-CALENBERG-
HANNOVER
1718HH 2/3 THALER D-426 NGC-MS62
MISATTRIBUTED AS BRUNSWICK WOLFEN. ..... 500
GERMANY-HESSE DARMSTADT
1904 2 MARK K-372 NGC-MS65 ..................... 225
GERMANY-MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN
1863A 3 PFENNIG NGC-MS65BN TOP TOP 1/0 .. 95
GERMANY-PRUSSIA
1901A 2 MARK K-522 PF65 CAMEO SCARCE
TYPE AND GRADE POP 2/1 ......................... 1,800
1913D 3 MARK K-534 NGC-MS63
MISATTRIBUTED AS SAXE-MEININGEN ............ 100
GERMANY-SAXONY
1904E 2 MARK NGC-UNC DETAIL HL’S DEATH .. 100
1904E 2 MARK NGC-MS64 GEROGE’S DEATH .. 140
GERMANY-SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN
1794 SPECIEDALER D-1311 NGC-XF45 ........... 400
GERMANY-SCHWARZBURG SONDERHAUSEN
1909A 3 MARK K-154 ICG-AU58
MISATTRIBUTED AS PRUSSIA ......................... 120
GERMANY
1920A 50 PFENNIG K-27 NGC-MS65
ERROR STRUCK 10% OFF CENTER ................ 180
1943G 50 PFENNIG K-96 NGC-MS64............... 120
1909E 1/2 MARK K-17 NGC-MS64 BLUE ......... 175
GREAT BRITAIN
1799 1/2 PENNY K-647 NGC-MS64+BN .......... 130
1851 1/2 PENNY K-726 NGC-MS63BN DOTS
ON SHILED .................................................... 250
1853 1/2 PENNY K-726 NGC-MS63BN ............ 125
1860 1/2 PENNY K-748.2 NGC-MS63RB
BEADED ........................................................ 160
1860 1/2 PENNY K-748.2 NGC-MS64BN
BEADED ........................................................ 160
1860 1/2 PENNY K-748.2 NGC-MS64RB
BEADED ........................................................ 180
1861 1/2 PENNY K-748.2 NGC-MS63BN ......... 100
1861 1/2 PENNY K-748.2 NGC-MS64BN LCW
4 BERRIES RARE HAS SOME RED................... 325
1861 1/2 PENNY K-748.2 NGC-MS64+RB ....... 175
1910 SHILLING K-800 ICG-AU53 ....................... 48
1853 FLORIN K-746.1 ICG-VF20........................ 40
1865 FLORIN K-746.3 ICG-VF25........................ 60
1868 FLORIN K-746.2 ICG-VG10 ....................... 25
1895 TRADE $ K-T5 NGC-UNC DET OBV CLN ... 980
1897/6 TRADE $ K-T5 NGC-AU DET CLND .... 1,250
1898B TRADE $ K-T5 NGC-UNC DET CLND ...... 375
1900B TRADE $ K-T5 NGC-UNC DET HARSHLY
CLND ............................................................ 325
1902B TRADE $ K-T5 NGC-AU DET HARSHLY
CLND ............................................................ 250
1902B TRADE $ K-T5 NGC-UNC DET CLND ...... 325
1902C TRADE $ K-T5 NGC-AU58 RARE ........ 1,250
1902C TRADE $ K-T5 NGC-UNC DET BRUSHED....750
1903B TRADE $ K-T5 NGC-AU58..................... 550
1903B TRADE $ K-T5 NGC-UNC DET HARSHLY
CLND ............................................................ 300
1903B TRADE $ K-T5 NGC-UNC DET CLND ...... 325
1903B TRADE $ K-T5 NGC-MS61 .................... 750
1907B TRADE $ K-T5 NGC-MS64 ................. 2,000
1908B TRADE $ K-T5 NGC-MS62 .................... 850
1908B TRADE $ K-T5 NGC-UNC DET CLND ...... 375
1925 TRADE $ K-T5 NGC-MS62 ...................... 850
1925 TRADE $ K-T5 NGC-MS63 ................... 1,250
1930 TRADE $ K-T5 NGC-MS63 ................... 1,250
HAITI
1895 50 CENTIMES K-47 NGC-MS63+ ............ 400
HONG KONG
1903 CENT K-11 NGC-MS64RB ....................... 350
1900H 5 CENTS K-5 PCGS-MS63 .................... 125
INDIA-BRITISH
1835 ¼ ANNA K-446.2 NGC-MS64BN ............. 175
1862 1/4 ANNA K-467 ICG-PR53 .................... 180
1862C 2 ANNA K-488 NGC-MS62 ..................... 50
1862C 2 ANNA K-488 NGC-MS63 ..................... 70
1910C 2 ANNA K-505 NGC-MS64 ................... 100
1907B RUPEE NGC-MS61.................................. 90
INDIA-BOMBAY
1833 1/4 ANNA K-232 NGC-MS64BN TOP
POP 3/0 LARGE LETTERS .............................. 350
1834 1/2 ANNA K-253 NGC-AU58BN............... 180
INDIA-MADRAS
1808 10 CASH K-302 NGC-GENUINE ................. 30
INDIA-REPUBLIC
1954B 1/2 ANNA K-2.2 NGC-PF64 .................. 175
1950B ANNA K-3.2 NGC-PF65......................... 200
1950B 2 ANNA K-4.1 NGC-PF64 ..................... 175
1954B 2 ANNA K-4.2 NGC-PF64UC ................. 225
1954B 1/2 RUPEE K-6.2 NGC-PF65 ................. 250
IRAN
SH1327(1948) 2 RIALS K-1144 TOP POP........... 55
IRELAND
1945 6 PENCE K-13A NGC-MS65 .................... 150
ITALY
1894KB 20 CENTESIMI K-28.1 NGC-MS65 ........ 80
ITALY-NAPLES
1309-43 GIGLIATO NGC-MS62 ROB D’ANJOU .. 280
JAPAN
1873 5 SEN Y-22 NGC-XF45 SEPARATED ........... 68
1873 5 SEN Y-22 NGC-AU50 SEPARATED .......... 78
1875 5 SEN Y-22 NGC-AU DET ENV DAM........... 35
1871 50 SEN Y-4A.1 NGC-XF40 19MM............ 100
1914 50 SEN Y-37.2 NGC-AU DET EX HL’S......... 25
LIVONIA
1565 1/2 MARK NGC-VF35 FREE CITY RIGA ..... 480
MADAGASCAR
1953 20 FRANCS K-7 NGC-MS66 TOP POP ....... 65
MALDIVES
1900 2 LARIAT K-39 NGC-MS65 TOP POP ......... 65
1900 4 LARIAT K-40.2 NGC-MS65 TOP POP ...... 80
MEXICO
1914 5 CENTAVOS K-421 NGC-MS63 ................ 55
1927MO 5 CENTAVOS K-422 NGC-MS64RB .... 175
1873GO 50 CENTAVOS K-407.4 NGC-AU DET
CLEANED (FAINT HL’S UNDER TONING) ........... 180
MOZAMBIQUE
1950 ESCUDO K-77 NGC-MS65 ........................ 60
MUSCAT & OMAN
1894 1/12 ANNA K-1 NGC-XF45 ..................... 425
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NEPAL
1932 RUPEE K-724 NGC-MS65 ......................... 60
NETHERLANDS
1877 CENT K-107.1 NGC-MS64BN POP 1/1 ...... 80
1905 CENT K-132.1 NGC-MS64BN.................... 28
1858 1/2 GULDEN K-92 NGC-MS62 ................ 150
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
1977 5K K-7 OLD ANACS-MS67 MATTE ONLY
166 MADE ...................................................... 80
PARAGUAY
1870SHAW CENTESIMO K-2 NGC-MS64RB ...... 180
PERU
1838LIMA 8 REALES K-155 NGC-MS61 ........... 375
PHILIPPINES
1903 1/2 CENTAVO K-162 NGC-MS64RB .......... 80
1903 CENTAVO K-163 NGC-MS64RB ................. 80
1903 10 CENTAVOS K-165 NGC-PF62 ............. 175
1903 20 CENTAVOS K-166 ICG-PF62 .............. 295
1918S 20 CENTAVOS K-170 NGC-MS63 .......... 100
1921 50 CENTAVOS K-171 NGC-MS64 ............ 250
POLAND
1560 1/2 GROSCH G-598 NGC-MS63.............. 150
1622 1/4 TALER K-37 NGC-AU58 .................... 200
PORTUGAL
1495-1521 ½ VINTEN NGC-VF25 ...................... 80
1925 10 CENTAVOS K-573 NGC-UNC DET ......... 22
1925 20 CENTAVOS K-574 NGC-63RD .............. 55
ROMANIA
1900B 2 BANI K-27 NGC-MS64BN .................... 60
RUSSIA
1917 10 KOPEK Y-20A.3 NGC-UNC DETAILS
CLEANED RARE ............................................. 100
1887 20 KOPEK Y-22A.1 NGC-MS63 ............... 110
1854 1/2 ROUBLE C-167.1 NGC-MS63 ........... 600
SECYCHELLES
1939 RUPEE K-4 ICG-VF25 ALTERED SURF ........ 15
SOUTH AFRICA
1897 2 1/2 SHILLINGS K-7 PCGS-AU58 ........... 150
1892 5 SHILLINGS K-8.1 NGC-AU58 SINGLE .... 800
SPAIN
1734SPA 2 REALES K-355 NGC-MS64
TOP POP 1/0 ............................................. 1,500
1934 25 CENTIMOS K-751 NGC-MS64 .............. 38
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS
1919B 20 CENTS K-30A NGC-UNC DET
SPOT REMOVED .............................................. 48
SWEDEN
1832 1/6 SKILLING K-636 NGC-MS64+RB....... 280
1855 2/3 SKILLING K-663 NGC-MS64RB ......... 280
1805 SKILLING K-566 NGC-XF45 OVER 175?
2 ORE ........................................................... 165
1836 2 SKILLING K-643 NGC-MS63BN ............ 180
1849 4 SKILLING K-672 NGC-MS62BN ............ 280
1872 2 ORE K-706 NGC-MS63BN ..................... 90
1873 2 ORE K-729 NGC-MS64BN ..................... 80
1857 5 ORE K-630 NGC-MS66BN CURVED
TOP 5 POP 1/0 RARE .................................... 750
1872 5 ORE K-707 NGC-MS64+BN ................... 85
1873 5 ORE K-730 NGC-MS61BN ................... 150
SWITZERLAND
1943B 2 FRANCS K-21 NGC-SP67 .................. 175
THAILAND
1896 ATT Y-22 NGC-MS61BN .......................... 150
TURKEY
AH1223/24 10 PARA K-587 NGC-MS65
SILVER TOP POP 1/0 ..................................... 200
VENEZUELA
1954 50 CENTAVOS Y-36 NGC-MS65 ................ 45
****** CROWNS AND MINORS
OF THE WORLD ******
AFGHANISTAN
AH1296 RUPEE K-533 XF .................................. 50
SH1300 2 ½ RUPEES K-878 VF ......................... 24
ALGERIA
AH1236 BUDJU K-68 XF FLAN CLIP ................. 100
ANGOLA
1814 MACUTA K-46 XF LT CORR LACQUERED.... 35
1948 20 CENTAVOS K-71 GEM BU .................... 12
ARGENTINA
1896 5 CENTAVOS K-34 AU............................... 35
1882 PESO K-29 AU/UNC CLEANED ................. 450
AUSTRALIA
1943S SHILLING K-39 BU .................................. 15
1927 FLORIN K-31 AU/UNC OLD WIPE ............... 25
1927 FLORIN K-31 CH UNC 1 YR TYPE............... 90
1937 CROWN K-34 BU ...................................... 60
1938 CROWN K-34 AU ONCE CLND ................. 140
AUSTRIA
1852A 20 KREUZER K-221 TONED XF RARE ...... 55
1860A FLORIN K-2219 UNC .............................. 25
ND(1564-95) THALER D-8097 VF WITH FLAN
STRIATIONS................................................... 250
1780 THALER OLDER RESTRIKE VF H-67............ 48
1780 THALER RESTRIKE DEEP CAMEO ............... 30
1967 50 SCHILLING K-2902 TONED PROOF ....... 20
1879 BRONZE MEDAL FRANZ JOSEPH WEDDING
BY CHARFF H-333 BRN UNC 50MM............... 300
AUSTRIA-GURK
1806 20 KREUZER K-1 XF/AU 1 YR TYPE ......... 145
AUSTRIA-NETHERLANDS
1765 KRONENTHALER K-22 F............................ 65
AZORES
1865 20 REIS K-15 VF....................................... 24
BAHAMAS
1987 $10 K-120 PRF ISABELLA COLUMBUS ...... 40
BELGIAN CONGO
1943 2 FRANCS K-25 CH UNC SOME LUSTER.. 140
BELGIUM
1856 5 CENTIMES K-5.1 XF/AU ......................... 25
1859 5 CENTIMES K-UNLISTED ESSAI AU/UNC
OLD WIPE OBV: LION REV: 5 CENTIMES.......... 250
DISTINCTIVE COINS
1900/891 5 CENTIMES K-40 XF ........................ 22
1853 10 CENTIMES KBR-X#1.2 MARRIAGE ........ 50
1848 5 FRANCS K-3.2 VF OLD CLEAN ............... 45
1872 5 FRANCS K-24 XF/AU BETTER DATE ........ 45
1873 5 FRANCS K-24 XF/AU ............................. 35
1873 5 FRANCS K-24 UNC ................................ 60
1954 100 FRANCS K-138.1 CH BU .................... 26
BERMUDA
1959 CROWN K-13 BU ...................................... 30
BOLIVIA
1868 1/8 MELGAREJO BOSCO-56 VAR VF.......... 75
1684 REAL K-23 VG COB .................................. 55
1780 4 REALES K-54 VG ................................... 90
1808JP 4 REALES K-72 VG/F............................. 90
1773 8 REALES K-55 VF+ 1ST YR ................... 220
1789 8 REALES K-64 VF+ ............................... 125
1856 4 SOLES K-123.2 XF ................................ 50
1832 8 SOLES K-97 VF+ ................................... 60
1863 8 SOLES K-138.6 XF ................................ 70
1883EG CENTAVO K-E2 UNC OLD CLN ESSAI ..... 80
1880 20 CENTAVOS K-159.1 AU/UNC ................ 28
1909H 20 CENTAVOS K-176 NICE UNC .............. 38
1898 50 CENTAVOS K-161.5 TONED UNC .......... 42
1909H 50 CENTAVOS K-177 NICE AU ................ 20
1873 BOLIVIANO K-160.1 TONED UNC............. 120
1865 REAL VF PROCLOMATION ......................... 28
BRAZIL
ND(1809) 80 REIS ON 75 REIS K-176.2 VF-
HOLED ............................................................ 85
1868 200 REIS K-471 UNC................................ 26
1889 200 REIS K-493 AU .................................. 25
1900 400 REIS K-499 TONED AU....................... 90
1889 500 REIS K-494 UNC................................ 30
1860/50 1000 REIS K-465 UNC LT HANDLING ... 60
1876 1000 REIS K-481 UNC.............................. 55
1878 1000 REIS K-481 BU ................................ 95
1865 2000 REIS K-466 UNC SOME TONING ..... 125
1888 2000 REIS K-485 XF/AU SM SCR .............. 35
1888 2000 REIS K-485 UNC.............................. 65
1889 2000 REIS K-485 PLEASANT AU RB .......... 40
1924 2000 REIS K-526 BU ................................ 12
1972 20 CRUZEIROS K-583 BU ......................... 18
BRITISH HONDURAS
1895 25 CENT K-9 F ......................................... 20
1901 25 CENT K-3 VG SCRATCHES ................... 12
1919 50 CENT K-18 F SM HIT ........................... 20
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
1920KN K-13B AU............................................. 15
BULGARIA
1913 50 STOTINKI K-13 FLASHY TONED UNC .... 15
1894 5 LEVA K-18 TONED AU ............................ 55
1973 5 LEVA K-82 PRF VASIL LEVSKI................. 19
1930 20 LEVA K-41 AU+ ................................... 12
BURMA
CS1214 RUPEE K-10 XF/AU ............................... 85
CAMBODIA
1860 10 CENTIMES BR-XM3 F .......................... 18
CANADA
1858 CENT K-1 XF .......................................... 140
1859/8 CENT K-1 VG......................................... 20
1891 CENT K-1 AU LD/LL .................................. 48
1898H CENT K-7 XF .......................................... 16
1901 CENT K-7 CH R&B UNC OLD PIN SCR ....... 24
1915 CENT K-21 CH UNC MOSTLY RED ............. 38
1923 CENT K-28 VF .......................................... 28
1924 CENT K-28 AU OLD WIPE .......................... 25
1858 5 CENTS K-2 AU TONED W/ SOME LUSTER
LARGE DATE OVER SMALL DATE RP3 ............ 680
1870 5 CENTS K-2 AU/UNC NARROW LT
CLND OBV ...................................................... 90
1870 5 CENTS K-2 VF/XF LT TONE NICE............. 38
1870 5 CENTS K-2 XF LT RUB WIDE .................. 48
1872H 5 CENTS K-2 AU HIT ON OBV.................. 45
1880H 5 CENTS K-2 VF BENT ............................ 10
1880H 5 CENTS K-2 XF OF3.............................. 45
1881H 5 CENTS K-2 VF ..................................... 16
1884 5 CENTS K-2 VG NEAR 4 ........................ 100
1884 5 CENTS K-2 F COLORFUL RIM BUMPS..... 85
1885 5 CENTS K-2 VG COLORFUL TONE
SMALL 5/5...................................................... 75
1885 5 CENTS K-2 COLORFUL VF/XF ................. 48
1886 5 CENTS K-2 XF LARGE 6 ......................... 42
1886 5 CENTS K-2 AU SMALL 6 ...................... 120
1888 5 CENTS K-2 DEEP TONED AU .................. 55
1888 5 CENTS K-2 AU....................................... 60
1889 5 CENTS K-2 VF ....................................... 55
1892 5 CENTS K-2 TONED AU ........................... 80
1896 5 CENTS K-2 XF ....................................... 22
1898 5 CENTS K-2 XF LT CLN ........................... 38
1902H 5 CENTS K-9 NICE UNC LRG H ............... 35
1920 5 CENTS K-22A BU .................................. 45
1923 5 CENTS K-29 BU OLD WIPE..................... 45
1925 5 CENTS K-29 F ....................................... 75
1927 5 CENTS K-29 AU+ .................................. 28
1928 5 CENTS K-29 CH UNC OLD WIPE ............. 35
1882H 10 CENTS K-3 VF- OLD CLND RN’S ........ 30
1896 10 CENTS K-3 AU LT CLND ....................... 80
1899 10 CENTS K-3 AU+ SM SCR ON CHEEK .. 150
1902 10 CENTS K-10 DARK XF ......................... 55
1904 10 CENTS K-10 DARK XF ......................... 65
1908 10 CENTS K-10 XF/AU HL’S ...................... 55
1911 10 CENTS K-17 XF+=$35 AU ................... 45
1912 10 CENTS K-23 VF/XF OLD CLN................ 10
1914 10 CENTS K-23 XF ................................... 20
1921 10 CENTS K-23A UNC .............................. 55
1938 10 CENTS K-34 UNC ................................ 32
1941 10 CENTS K-34 NICE UNC SPOTTY ........... 25
1881H 25 CENTS K-5 G .................................... 16
1883H 25 CENTS K-5 G=$10 VG....................... 16
1894 25 CENTS K-5 VG..................................... 20
1905 25 CENTS K-11 TONED AU ..................... 425
1936 25 CENTS K-24A BOLDLY STRUCK UNC
OVER LT HL’S .................................................. 65
1871H 50 CENTS K-6 VG- ................................. 80
1881H 50 CENTS K-6 DARK VF ....................... 140
1888 50 CENTS K-6 AG/G CLEAR DATE ........... 100
1898 50 CENTS K-6 VF ................................... 225
1909 50 CENTS K-12 TONED AU+ ................ 1,250
1935 $ K-30 TONED AU+ OR AU/UNC................ 38
1935 $ K-30 NEAR GEM SILVER JUBILEE ........... 90
1939 $ K-38 BU FEW STRAY MARKS ................. 24
1945 $ K-37 AU .............................................. 225
1947 $ K-37 AU+ ........................................... 280
1951 $ K-46 UNC ............................................. 30
1952 $ K-46 AU/UNC ........................................ 24
CANADA – NEW BRUNSWICK
1861 1/2 CENT K-5 VF .................................... 225
CANADA - NEWFOUNDLAND
1873 5 CENT F DARK & ROUGH NF2 ............... 325
1864 20 CENT K-9 VG....................................... 24
CEYLON
1870 5 CENTS K-93 UNC SOME TONING ......... 140
1893 50 CENTS TONED XF ................................ 22
CHILE
1870 50 CENTAVOS K-139 70/60 XF/AU ......... 125
1927 5 PESOS K-173.1 UNC RIM NICK .............. 70
CHINA-CHEKIANG
1906 10 CASH Y-10B BRN UNC KIIO ................ 750
CHINA-CHIHLI
ND(1904-07) CASH Y-66 VF ............................... 24
CHINA-HONAN
ND 10 CASH C-13-6.1 F/VF ............................... 30
ND 50 CASH Y-394 VF+ .................................... 60
1928 100 CASH Y-395 VF ................................. 30
1928 200 CASH Y-396 VF ................................. 40
1928 200 CASH Y-396 VF+ ............................... 50
CHINA-HUNAN
1919 20 CASH Y-400 VF ................................... 10
CHINA-HUPEH
ND(1902-05) 10 CASH K-120A VF/XF STRIKE
THROUGH ERROR SOME VERTIGRIS ................. 75
ND(1902-05) 10 CASH Y-122.1 XF..................... 18
CHINA-KANSU
ND(1920) 20 CASH K-Y-E407 TYPICAL
CRUDE F/VF .................................................. 250
ND(1920) 50 CASH Y-D407 F........................... 180
CHINA-KIANGNAN
1901 20 CENTS L&M-238 CLND AU ................ 150
CHINA-KIANGSU
1902 10 CASH Y-162 XF ................................... 20
CHINA-KWANGTUNG
1890-1908 10 CENTS VG .................................. 10
CHINA-MANCHUKUO
1936 FEN Y-6 UNC .......................................... 100
CHINA-SOVIET REPUBLIC
1932 CENT Y-506A CH TO GEM MOSTLY RED .... 45
1932 5 CENT Y-507A CH TO GEM REDISH.......... 55
CHINA-SZECHUAN
1914 100 CASH CRUDE VF WARLORD ISSUE...... 70
CHINA-YUNNAN
YR21(1932) 20 CENTS Y-491 VF ........................ 20
1911-15 50 CENTS Y-257 VF ............................ 45
1920-31 50 CENTS Y-257.2 VF+ ....................... 48
1920-31 50 CENTS Y-257.2 AU CLND ............... 70
1932 50 CENTS Y-492 XF CLND ........................ 48
1932 50 CENTS Y-492 AU CLND ........................ 58
CHINA-REPUBLIC
1914 DOLLAR L&M-79 VF+ CHOP ................... 200
1921 DOLLAR L&M-79 VF OLD CLN ................ 200
COLOMBIA
1838 1/4 REAL K-90.1 UNC ............................ 400
1881 1/4 REAL K-143.2A VF ............................. 48
1810 1/2 REAL K-69.2 F BENT HOLED .............. 25
1838 1/2 REAL K-96.2 VF/XF ............................ 58
1840 1/2 REAL K-96.1 G................................... 10
1821 REAL K-B9 F/VF ..................................... 125
1827B REAL K-87.1 VF LT OLD CLN ................ 200
1838 REAL K-91.1 F ......................................... 30
1844 REAL K-91.1 ROUGH VG ........................... 10
1845 REAL K-91.1 G ......................................... 10
1845 REAL K-91.2 G ......................................... 10
1820JF 2 REALES R-155.1 G DOTS ................. 300
1821BAJF 2 REALES R-155.6 VG ...................... 75
1821BAJF 2 REALES R-155.6 F....................... 100
1821BAJF 2 REALES R-155.6 F/VF .................. 105
1822PO 2 REALES K-74 AVG FERD. 7 .............. 180
1843 2 REALES K-97.1 VG ................................ 25
1844 2 REAELS K-97.1 VG ................................ 25
1821BA 8 REALES K-C6 VG SMALL HOLE .......... 75
1821BA 8 REALES K-C6 VG SCR’S .................... 75
1821BA 8 REALES K-C6 VF REPAIRED HOLE .... 175
1839 8 REALES K-98 VG HOLED........................ 55
1839 8 REALES K-98 F HOLED .......................... 68
1855 DECIMO K-115 VG.................................... 10
1863 DECIMO K-145.1 VF ................................. 75
1874 2 DECIMOS K-160 F ................................. 10
1880 50 CENTAVOS K-177.1 VF+ OLD CLN ....... 25
COOK ISLANDS
2009 DOLLAR K-701 COLOR PRF MAN ON
MOON............................................................. 60
1992 $10 K-90 UNC DISCOVERY ....................... 15
CONGO FREE STATE
1888 CENTIME K-1 TONED UNC ........................ 42
COSTA RICA
1890 25 CENTAVOS K-130 UNC OLD CLN.......... 35
CRETE
1901 2 DRACHMAI K-8 F................................... 58
1901 5 DRACHMAI K-9 PLEASANT VF .............. 125
1901 5 DRACHMAI K-9 VF+ ............................ 140
CUBA
1952 10 CENTAVOS K-23 BU............................. 18
1915 20 CENTAVOS K-13.2 UNC LOW COARSE . 58
1916 20 CENTAVOS K-13.2 NEAR CH UNC ........ 75
1932 20 CENTAVOS K-13.2 VF REV SM LAM ..... 50
1915 PESO K-15.1 AU+ HIGH RELEIF............... 250
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1934 PESO K-22 AU.......................................... 95
1981 PESO K-66 BU NINA ................................. 14
1981 PESO K-67 BU PINTA ................................ 14
1982 PESO K-89 BU HEMINGWAY ...................... 15
1985 PESO K-182 BU IGUANA ........................... 15
1990 PESO K-325 BU COLUMBUS ..................... 15
1992 PESO K-368 BU SHIP................................ 15
1993 PESO K-396 BU ST JACOBI ...................... 20
2000 PESO K-823 BU SUBMARINE .................... 15
2000 PESO K-824 BU SHIP................................ 15
2000 PESO K-827 BU........................................ 15
1982 5 PESOS K-100 PRF DON QUIJOTE ........... 50
1983 5 PESOS K-110 PRF TRAIN ....................... 40
1984 5 PESOS K-117 BU SHIP .......................... 25
1984 5 PESOS K-131 PRF COACH ..................... 45
1987 5 PESOS K-155 BU SHIP .......................... 25
1993 5 PESOS K-524.3 PRF STEAMSHIP ........... 45
1989 10 PESOS K-238 PRF 3 SHIPS.................. 45
1990 10 PESOS K-252.1 PRF SHIP .................... 45
1992 10 PESOS K-370 PRF POSTAL .................. 45
1994 10 PESOS K-427 PRF SHIP ....................... 45
1996 10 PESOS K-584 PRF BAHN ..................... 45
1996 10 PESOS K-587 PRF VESPUCCI ............... 45
2000 10 PESOS K-759 PRF SHIP ....................... 45
CZECHOSLOVAKIA
1922 10 HALERU K-3 GEM RED UNC ................. 10
1933 20 KORUN K-17 UNC................................ 12
1949 50 KORUN K-28 BU STALIN ...................... 12
1970 50 KORUN K-70 BU .................................. 14
1974 50 KORUN K-81 UNC................................ 14
1949 100 KORUN K-26 AU=$14 UNC ................ 15
1949 100 KORUN K-30 BU STALIN .................... 24
DANISH WEST INDIES
1859 5 CENTS K-65 VF- .................................... 22
DENMARK
1621 SKILLING K-67 VF ..................................... 80
1807 4 SKILLING UNC K-661 1 YR TYPE ............ 75
1720 12 SKILLING K-521 VF.............................. 70
1743 24 SKILLING K-538 VF/XF ....................... 140
1796 1/15 SPECIEDALER K-652 VF ................... 85
1769 SPECIEDALER K-608 VF+ ....................... 350
1828 SPECIEDALER K-695.1 XF OLD LT CLN ... 180
1899 2 ORE K-793.2 AU ................................... 10
1906 2 ORE K-793.2 LT TONED UNC ................. 18
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
1877 CENTAVO K-3 NICE UNC ........................... 45
1972 PESO K-34 BU.......................................... 35
EAST AFRICA
1898 PICE K-1 VF.............................................. 10
ECUADOR
1902 1/2 DECIMO K-55.1 GEM UNC .................. 45
1912 1/2 DECIMO K-55.1 GEM UNC .................. 65
1915 1/2 DECIMO K-55.2 CH UNC..................... 15
1915 1/2 DECIMO K-55.2 GEM UNC .................. 20
1915 DECIMO K-50.4 TND CH UNC.................... 20
1915 DECIMO K-50.5 CH UNC ........................... 15
EGYPT
AH1293/10 20 QIRSH K-296 VF......................... 70
AH1356 10 PIASTRES K-367 GUN MEDAL TONED
UNC KING FAROUK .......................................... 55
1956 50 PIASTRES K-386 AU EVACUATION ........ 40
EL SALVADOR
1892 5 CENTAVOS K-109 XF LT WIPE ................ 25
1911 10 CENTAVOS K-122 AU LT SCR REV ........ 35
ESPERANTO
1965 25 STELOJ BR-X-6 PROOF DOCTOR ......... 45
ESSEQUEBO & DEMARARY
1813 HALF STIVER K-9 VF/XF ............................ 28
1835/3 1/4 GUILDER K-16 VF+ ......................... 48
FINLAND
1936S 5 MARKKAA K-31 AU.............................. 80
FRANCE
LAN7A CENTIME K-646 AU .............................. 125
1853A 10 CENTIMES K-771.1 UNC.................... 50
1897 10 CENTIMES K-815.1 MOSTLY RED GEM
A FEW SMALL SPOTS...................................... 80
1915 25 CENTIMES K-867 CH UNC ................... 16
1826A 1/4 FRANC K-722.1 AU/UNC................... 80
1812A 1/2 FRANC K-691.1 NICE AU NAPOL..... 125
1914 50 CENTIMES K-854 GEM ........................ 10
AN12I 2 FRANCS K-657.6 VG NAPOLEON .......... 68
1809L 5 FRANCS K-694.9 ROUGH F/VF CLND.... 65
1811A 5 FRANCS K-694.1 F.............................. 58
1813A 5 FRANCS K-694.1 TONED XF/AU ......... 120
1814M 5 FRANCS K-702.9 F/VF FL/FL............... 85
1828T 5 FRANCS K-728.12 F/VF ....................... 38
1829H 5 FRANCS K-728.5 XF............................ 85
1849A 5 FRANCS K-756.1 VF HERCULES ........... 32
1849A 5 FRANCS K-756.1 XF HERCULES........... 48
1849A 5 FRANCS K-761.1 VF ............................ 38
1850A 5 FRANCS K-761.1 VF/XF ....................... 40
1851A 5 FRANCS K-761.1 XF............................ 80
1869BB 5 FRANCS K-799.2 VF .......................... 32
1870BB 5 FRANCS K-799.2 VF .......................... 32
1873BB 5 FRANCS K-820.1 LT TONED UNC ....... 65
1987 100 FRANCS K-P991 SILVER PIEDFRT ....... 28
FRENCH INDO CHINA
1898 PIASTRE K-5A.1 AU ................................ 180
1913 PIASTRE K-5A.1 VF+ CLND....................... 48
FRENCH WEST AFRICA
1944 FRANC K-2 LT TND CH UNC ...................... 12
GAMBIA
1970 8 SHILLING K-7 UNC HIPPO ...................... 16
GERMAN STATES:
BADEN
1871 KRIEG SIEGUND FRIEDEN XF COPPER ........ 20
1907G 2 MARK K-272 CH BU SCARCE TYPE .... 225
BAVARIA
1909D 3 MARK K-996 CH BU .......................... 100
1910D 3 MARK K-996 XF SOME COLOR TONE ... 24
1911D 3 MARK K-998 LT TND UNC 90TH .......... 40
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1912D 3 MARK K-996 UNC ............................... 45
1908D 5 MARK K-915 UNEVEN TND AU ............. 75
1914D 5 MARK K-1007 NICE TONED UNC ....... 180
BRANDENBURG PRUSSIA
1977 SILVER PRF RESRIKE OF 1521 THALER...... 48
BREMEN
1840 GROTEN K-230 BU 1 YR TYPE................... 40
1863 THALER K-246 PL BU LIBERATION........... 250
BRUNSWICK-LUNEBURG-CALENBURG
1800 2 PFENNIG K-402 XF ................................ 38
1698HB 4 M’GROSCHEN K-8 VF CLND
EXMOUNT ....................................................... 48
BRUNSWICK WOLFENBUTTEL
1626 THALER K-52.1 XF OLD LT WIPE ............. 525
FRANKFURT
1861 2 THALER K-365 AU OR AU+ LT CLN ...... 250
GOTLAND
1535 SKILLING HEDE-11 VF ONCE BENT .......... 160
HAMBURG
1906J 2 MARK K-612 CH UNC ........................ 150
1911J 3 MARK K-620 AU .................................. 42
HESSE-CASSEL
1737 3 HELLER K-422 XF.................................. 80
HESSE-DARMSTADT
1910A 3 MARK K-375 AU TONING OVER HL’S .. 110
1910A 3 MARK K-375 PROOF ......................... 550
1891A 5 MARK K-364 VF MANY RIM DINGS
CLEANED ...................................................... 275
LEBENS-BEDURNISS-VEREIN
ND 20 PFENNIG MENZ-6910.7 AU SPOT ............ 25
MECKLENBURG SCHWERIN
1904A 5 MARK K-334 PROOF ......................... 500
NURNBERG
1765SR THALER K-350 D-2494 P/L UNC SOME
WHISPY HL’S NOW TONED EX-MNT................ 580
OSNABRUCK STADT
1726 5 PFENNIG K-186 PLEASANT AU............... 90
PFALZ
1746 GULDEN KARL THEODORE RESTRIKE ......... 30
PRUSSIA
1868C 2 PFENNIG K-481 UNC ........................... 15
1796A 4 GROSCHEN K-2016 XF MILD ADJ ........ 65
1755A 1/24 THALER K-276 AU/UNC ................ 100
1766E 1/12 THALER K-311 XF/AU TOUGH ......... 80
1773A 1/3 THALER K-303 VG ............................ 45
1764 1/6 THALER K-269 VG .............................. 38
1765F THALER K-306.6 VG ............................... 75
1785A THALER K-332.1 F/VF........................... 120
1785A THALER K-332.1 VF.............................. 140
1860A THALER K-471 XF/AU ............................. 65
1861A THALER K-488 TONED AU....................... 58
1861A THALER K-489 AU CLND......................... 48
1867A THALER K-494 VF CLND ......................... 34
1868A THALER K-494 VF................................... 40
1975 SILVER RESTRIKE PRF OF 1741 THALER .... 48
1976 SILVER RESTRIKE PRF OF 1713 THALER .... 48
1901A 2 MARK K-525 CH UNC DEEP TND ......... 45
1901A 2 MARK K-525 BU.................................. 50
1904A 2 MARK K-525 TONED XF/AU ................. 18
1907A 2 MARK K-522 VF .................................. 14
1913A 2 MARK K-532 PRF WHISPY HL’S ........... 80
1913A 2 MARK K-533 BU 25TH YR.................... 45
1911A 3 MARK K-527 UNC ............................... 48
1911A 3 MARK K-531 NICE BU BRESLAU ........ 120
1913A 3 MARK K-534 BU DEFEAT NAPOLEON ... 65
1913A 3 MARK K-535 AU UNIFORMED .............. 26
1901A 5 MARK K-525 AU LT RB’S ................... 150
1903A 5 MARK K-523 TONED XF....................... 48
1914A 5 MARK K-536 AU.................................. 65
1898 SILVER MEDAL PROOFLIKE BU KAISER
WILHELM VISITS PALESTINE........................... 175
SAXONY
1505 GROSCHEN VF+ GRAFFITI ....................... 140
1747 PFENNIG K-894 CH UNC ........................... 80
1691 KREUZER K-573 VF/XF EDGE CUT ............. 18
1608HVR 1/2 THALER K-14 XF MT REMOVED .. 240
1764 2/3 THALER K-974 VF ............................ 150
1655 THALER K-425 D-7612 AU OLD LT
TOOLING IN FIELDS ....................................... 380
1871A THALER THUN-351 BU .......................... 250
1902E 2 MARK K-1245 AU/UNC CLND ............. 140
1904E 2 MARK K-1255 GEM BU DEATH........... 125
1909E 2 MARK K-1268 BU LIEPZIG ................. 100
1913E 3 MARK K-1275 AU LEIPZIG ................... 28
1913E 3 MARK K-1275 UNC LEIPZIG ................. 38
1900E 5 MARK K-1246 VF+ .............................. 65
1904E 5 MARK K-1258 VF ................................ 55
SCHLESWIG HOLSTEIN
1671 1/16 THALER K-113 F BENT FL/FL ............ 28
SCWARZBURG RUDOLSTADT
1840 3 KREUZER K-160 TONED UNC ............... 100
WURTTEMBERG
1876F 5 MARK K-623 VF=$45 VF+ ................... 68
1902F 5 MARK K-632 AXF ................................ 42
WURZBURG
1753 KREUZER K-341 DIRTY VF......................... 25
1795RFMM 20 KREUZER K-449 UNC ............... 325
TOKEN
1800-1820 SILVER GOOD LUCK TOKEN HOLED .. 20
GERMANY
1875B PFENNIG K-1 AU..................................... 15
1875H PFENNIG K-1 F ....................................... 15
1924A MARK K-42 AU+ .................................... 28
1924A MARK K-42 CH UNC ............................... 40
1927J R’SMARK K-44 AU+................................ 70
1963F MARK K-110 UNC=$35 BU ..................... 65
1934F 2 MARK K-84 XF SCHILLER..................... 48
1924J 3 MARK K-43 AU LT STAIN REV ............... 45
1929F 3 MARK K-60 TONED AU......................... 70
1923 MILLION MARK AU FREIBERG .................... 14
1927D 5 MARK BR-X1 HINDENBURG HIT OBV .... 38
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GERMANY-EAST
1971 20 MARK K-34 UNC ................................. 12
GIBRALTAR
1980 CROWN K-11A PRF SILVER QUEEN............ 35
1980 CROWN K-12A PRF SILVER QUEEN............ 35
GREAT BRITAIN
1885 FARTHING K-747.2 AU .............................. 30
1888 FARTHING K-753 AU ................................. 30
1894 FARTHING K-753 UNC HINT OF RED .......... 68
1775 1/2 PENNY K-601 VF+ CONTEMPORARY
COUNTERFEIT ............................................... 120
1929 1/2 PENNY K-837 UNC ............................. 20
1797 PENNY K-618 PROOF ............................. 950
1887 PENNY K-755 XF ...................................... 48
1899 PENNY K-790 XF ...................................... 15
1951 PENNY K-869 RED GEM ........................... 60
1859 3 PENCE K-730 NICE TONED UNC........... 120
1912 3 PENCE K-813 TONED CH UNC ............... 20
1926 3 PENCE K-827 BU................................... 30
1836 4 PENCE K-723 CH UNC ........................... 90
1884 4 PENCE K-732 VF ................................... 24
1875 6 PENCE K-751.1 VF ................................ 15
1878 6 PENCE K-751.1 DARK XF ...................... 75
1885 6 PENCE K-757 VF ................................... 15
1914 6 PENCE K-815 TONED CH UNC ............... 40
1951 6 PENCE K-875 UNC ................................ 10
1824 SHILLING K-687 XF TONED ..................... 160
1853 SHILLING K-734.1 F ................................. 15
1910 SHILLING K-800 AU/UNC .......................... 58
1917 1/2 CROWN K-818.1 VF+ ......................... 18
1918 1/2 CROWN K-818.1 AU ........................... 32
1920 1/2 CROWN K-818.1A CH UNC SOFT ...... 150
1844 CROWN K-741 XF/AU COUPLE SCR’S ..... 325
1845 CROWN K-741 XF .................................. 580
1896 CROWN K-783 VF..................................... 65
1898 CROWN K-783 F CLEANED ....................... 38
1902 CROWN K-803 XF/AU OLD CLN RN’S ...... 135
GREAT BRITAIN – TOKEN
1813 1/2 PENNY W-612 XF ROTATED 90 ........... 60
GREECE
1849 5 LEPTA K-28 VF .................................... 150
1970 100 DRACHMAI K-94 GEM ..................... 125
GREENLAND
1926 25 ORE K-6 VF ......................................... 40
1926 KRONE K-8 CH BU .................................... 45
GUATEMALA
1861 ½ REAL K-131 VF RARE ......................... 200
1872 1/2 REAL C-353 VF COFFEE TOKEN .......... 25
1873 2 REALES K-149 TONED XF ...................... 42
1946 1/4 QUETZAL K-243.2 XF ......................... 16
1870 PESO K-190.1 AU................................... 180
GUERNSEY
1885H DOUBLE K-10 RED UNC.......................... 10
1949H 4 DOUBLES K-13 RED GEM .................... 22
2002 POUND K-142 UNC DUKE NORMANDY ...... 32
GUINEA
1968 250 FRANCS K-12 PRF APOLLO ............... 35
1968 500 FRANCS K-16 PRF 10TH ANNIV ......... 45
HAITI
1881 20 CENTIMES K-45 VF.............................. 12
1973 25 GOURDES K-103 PRF SOCCER ............ 30
HONDURAS
1935 LEMPIRA K-75 XF ..................................... 12
HONG KONG
1905 5 CENTS K-11 AU..................................... 14
1865 10 CENTS K-6.1 F .................................... 25
1902 60 CENTS K-15 AU................................. 600
1960H DOLLAR Y-30 GEM BU ............................ 15
ICELAND
1974 500 KRONUR K-20 CLOUDY PROOF .......... 28
INDIA
BRITISH
1897 ¼ ANNA K-486 UNC ................................. 30
1910 2 ANNA K-505 UNC .................................. 35
1918C 1/4 RUPEE K-518 BU
ALWAR
1891 RUPEE K-46 VF OLD CLEAN 1 YR .............. 50
KUTCH
1936 5 KORI Y-67 CH BU................................... 32
1939 5 KORI K-37.4 XF ..................................... 28
REPUBLIC
1954 PICE K-1.4 PROOF.................................. 150
1954 ANNA K-3.2 PROOF ................................ 150
1954 2 ANNAS K-4.2 PROOF BAGGY ............... 150
1954 1/2 RUPEE K-6.2 PROOF BAGGY............. 150
1954 RUPEE K-7.2 PROOF BAGGY ................... 150
1973B 10 RUPEES K-629 PRF ........................... 45
1973 20 RUPEES K-240 BU FAO........................ 23
1973B 20 RUPEES K-240 PRF FAO .................... 48
1974B 50 RUPEES K-255 PRF .......................... 35
IRAN
SH1310 10 DINARS K-1124 CLND UNC ............. 35
ND(1887) 50 DINARS K-883 ABT XF .................. 20
SH1306H 2000 DINARS K-1104 TONED UNC ..... 42
SH1307 2000 DINARS K-1104 XF...................... 18
AH1320 5000 DINARS K-976 XF ....................... 35
AH1320 5000 DINARS K-976 AU ....................... 50
AH1320 5000 DINARS K-976 NICE UNC........... 125
SH1306H 5000 DINARS K-1106 AU CLND ......... 38
SH1326 2 RIALS K-1144 BU .............................. 42
SH1313 5 RIALS K-1131 CH UNC .................... 100
IRAQ
1938I 50 FILS K-104 AU.................................... 30
1932 200 FILS K-101 VF/XF .............................. 65
IRELAND
1966 10 SHILLING K-18 CH PROOF EASTER ...... 45
ISLE OF MAN
1786 PENNY K-9.1 F/VF FEW OLD SCR’S........... 24
1830 PENNY K-TN16 ABT XF WEAK CENTER ...... 60
ITALY
1861M CENTESIMO K-1.1 UNC SOME RED ........ 18
1861M CENTESIMO K-1.1 R&B BU .................... 28
1861M 2 CENTESIMI K-2.1 NICE UNC................ 28
1913 5 CENTESIMI K-42 UNC FEW SPOTS ......... 22
1920 50 CENTESIMI K-61.1 UNC ....................... 10
1946 2 LIRE K-88 VF/XF .................................... 65
1966 500 LIRE K-98 UNC .................................. 14
LUCCA
1808 FRANCHI K-24.4 VF-............................... 120
MILAN
1787M 1/2 CROCIONE K-218 F/VF .................... 75
NAPLES
1715 TARI K-133 VF .......................................... 58
1852 TORNESE K-358 UNC CHOICE LT RED ....... 85
1792P 3 TORNESI C-43 ABT VF ......................... 60
1859 10 TORNESI C-159 XF LT CONTACTS ........ 75
1852 20 GRANA K-332 VF+ .............................. 48
1834 120 GRANA K-309 F/VF ........................... 48
1856 120 GRANA K-370 VF+ ............................ 95
1856 120 GRANA K-370 XF LT RIM BUMP ......... 85
SARDINIA
1828P LIRA K-121.2 VF ANCHOR....................... 75
1836 5 LIRE K-130.2 VF .................................... 80
TUSCANY
1761 FRANCESCONE K-18 VF CLND
EX-MOUNT .................................................... 120
VENICE
1289-11 GROSSO VF/XF TONING OVER LT TOOL.. 65
JAPAN
1913 SEN Y-35 MOSTLY RED UNC SM SPOTS .... 55
1871 50 SEN Y-4A.1 VF+ .................................. 70
YR13 50 SEN Y-50 VF ........................................ 40
LATVIA
1926 2 LATI K-8 NICE TONED UNC .................... 18
1929 5 LATI K-9 TONED UNC............................. 48
1931 5 LATI K-9 UNC ........................................ 58
LEBANON
ND(WWII) ½ PIASTRE K-11 AU ........................... 15
ND(1941) 2 ½ PIASTRE K-13 AU 1 YR ................ 15
ND(1941) 2 ½ PIASTRE K-13 UNC 1 YR ............. 22
LIBERIA
1973 $5 K-29 PRF ELEPHANT ........................... 34
LIECHTENSTEIN
1984 5 FRANCS MEDAL PROOF SILVER ............. 40
LITHUANIA
1936 CENTAS K-79 CH R&B UNC....................... 35
1925 5 CENTAI K-72 TONED UNC ...................... 28
LUNDY
1929 1/2 PUFFIN CH R&B UNC .......................... 30
LUXEMBOURG
1889 5 FRANCS K-E18 ESSAI SCARCE ......... 1,200
1946 100 FRANC K-49 UNC .............................. 40
1963 100 FRANCS K-52 ORIGINAL UNC............. 20
1964 100 FRANCS K-54 BU .............................. 25
MADAGASCAR
1943 50 CENTIMES K-1 CH RED UNC ................ 45
MADEIRA ISLANDS
1852 10 REIS K-2 XF CLND LAQUERED GOUGE
ON REV ........................................................... 35
1852 20 REIS K-3 XF/AU CLND LAQUERED
RIM BUMP ...................................................... 75
MALAYA-TRENGGANU
ND(1793) PITIS K-2.1 AU LT ENCRUSTATION....... 70
MALDIVE ISLANDS
1979 10 RUFIYAA K-59 PRF WEAVING ............... 40
MARSHALL ISLANDS
1996 $10 K-304 BU JAMES DEAN..................... 14
MEXICO
1860 1/4 REAL K-348 VG .................................. 10
1754MO 8 REALES K-104.1 XF ....................... 350
1806 8 REALES K-109 XF LT TONING .............. 140
1824MO 8 REALES K-A376.2 AU OLD LT
CLN HOOK NECK ........................................ 1,750
1894CA 8 REALES K-377.2 AU .......................... 85
1866MO PESO K-388.1 AU.............................. 480
1910 PESO K-453 UNC ................................... 500
1921 2 PESOS K-462 UNC .............................. 350
1921 2 PESOS K-462 CH UNC ...................... 1,000
1950 5 PESOS K-466 UNC ................................ 80
1957 10 PESOS K-475 CH UNC ......................... 48
MONGOLIA
1925 TUGRIK K-8 CLND XF ................................ 48
1976 25 TUKHRIK K-36 BU ................................ 48
MONTENEGRO
1909 PERPER K-5 VF ........................................ 23
MOROCCO
AH1331 1/2 RIAL Y-32 UNC ............................... 80
AH1299 10 DIRHAMS Y-8 UNC NICE TONING .... 250
1956 500 FRANCS Y-54 XF CLND ...................... 24
1956 500 FRANCS Y-54 CH UNC TONED ............ 40
NETHERLANDS
1898 1/2 CENT K-109.2 VF ............................... 15
1900 1/2 CENT K-105.2 AU .............................. 22
1895 25 CENTS K-115 F ................................... 18
1905 25 CENTS K-120.2 VF/XF ......................... 25
1848 GULDEN K-66 VF ...................................... 15
1892 GULDEN K-117 AU PAPER TONED ............. 65
1897 GULDEN K-117 VF .................................... 28
NEW HEBRIDES
1966 100 FRANCS K-1 GEM PL BU ................... 38
NEW ZEALAND
1953 CROWN K-30 BU ...................................... 18
NORWAY
1723HCM 12 SKILLING K-217 F/VF ................... 90
1884 ORE K-353 XF .......................................... 10
1945 ORE K-387 UNC ....................................... 10
1917 5 ORE K-368A VF+ REV CORROSION ........ 15
1919 5 ORE K-368A VF ..................................... 15
1890 10 ORE K-350 VF ..................................... 28
1899 10 ORE K-350 VF ..................................... 18
1942 25 ORE K-392 UNC SPOTS EXILE............ 225
1951 KRONE K-385 CH UNC ............................. 15
PALESTINE
1935 5 MILS K-3 UNC ....................................... 60
PANAMA
1904 5 CENTESIMOS K-2 TONED AU/UNC .......... 16
1916 5 CENTESIMOS K-2 TND XF/AU KEY ........ 125
1904 50 CENTESIMOS K-5 VF+ LT RB’S ............ 45
1930 1/10 BALBOA K-10.1 UNC ........................ 15
1931 1/10 BALBOA K-10.1 CH UNC .................. 60
1934 1/10 BALBOA K-10.1 TONED XF ............... 48
1947 1/10 BALBOA K-10.1 UNC ........................ 10
1947 1/4 BALBOA K-11.1 UNC .......................... 15
1933 1/2 BALBOA K-12.1 VF+ RN’S .................. 16
1947 BALBOA K-13 AU/UNC .............................. 32
1947 BALBOA K-13 BU ..................................... 45
PERU
1845 1/4 REAL K-143.1 VF ............................... 45
1855 1/4 REAL K-143.1 VF ............................... 35
1855 1/4 REAL K-143.1 XF ............................... 55
1856 1/4 REAL K-143.1 XF ............................... 65
1786 2 REALES K-76.A VF................................. 55
1788 2 REALES VG............................................ 28
1819 4 REALES K-116 G/VG.............................. 85
1880 PESETA K-200 VF+ .................................. 35
1880 PESETA K-200 XF ..................................... 50
1880 5 PESETAS K-201.2 VF ............................. 65
1880 5 PESETAS K-201.2 XF OLD LT CLN.......... 85
1870 SOL K-196.2 XF ....................................... 38
1915 SOL K-196.2 AU+ .................................... 32
1934 SOL K-218.2 UNC LT WIPE ....................... 28
1992 20 NEW SOLES K-309 PRF RIO................. 35
1971 50 SOLES UNC COLORFUL REV ................ 28
PHILIPPINES
1880 20 CENTIMOS K-149 F KEY DATE ........... 180
1903 50 CENTAVOS K-167 MISHANDLED PRF.. 150
1961 PESO K-192 UNC ..................................... 30
1963 PESO K-193 BU........................................ 30
1964 PESO K-194 BU MABIN ............................ 30
1981 PISO K-232 BU WORLD FOOD DAY ........... 30
1982 25 PISO K-235 TND UNC REAGAN ............ 45
PORTUGAL
1557-1578 3 REAIS III-L VF CLND LAQUERD .... 125
ND(1683) 50 REIS K-138 F .............................. 120
1908 500 REIS K-535 AU .................................. 28
1946 10 CENTAVOS K-853 REDDISH UNC .......... 30
1914 50 CENTAVOS K-561 AU........................... 28
PORTUGUESE INDIA
1881 1/8 RUPIE K-309 XF RIM FILE ................. 125
PUERTO RICO
1896 40 CENTAVOS K-23 F ............................. 220
ROMANIA
1956 5 BANI K-83.2 .......................................... 10
RUSSIA
1897 1/4 KOPEK Y-47.1 XF ............................... 28
1899 1/4 KOPEK Y-47.1 GEM UNC LT RED ......... 80
1909 1/4 KOPEK Y-47.1 MOSTLY RED UNC ........ 45
1840 1/2 KOPEK C-143.3 AU SPOT REV ............ 38
1913 KOPEK Y-9.2 CH R&B UNC ........................ 15
1798 2 KOPEK C-95.3 VF POROUS .................... 15
1798 2 KOPEK C-95.3 VF .................................. 22
1902 2 KOPEK Y-10.2 VF+ ................................ 90
1777EM 5 KOPEK C-59.3 VF+ ........................... 35
1794EM 5 KOPEK C-59.3 VF/XF ........................ 48
1835EM 5 KOPEK C-140.1 XF MIN POROSITY .... 35
1904 10 KOPEKS Y-20A.2 VF/XF ........................ 12
1907 15 KOPEK Y-21A.2 VF............................... 15
1925 15 KOPEK Y-87 UNC ................................. 15
1928 15 KOPEK Y-87 UNC ................................. 15
1913 20 KOPEK Y-22A.1 BU .............................. 24
1912 50 KOPEKS Y-58.2 XF............................... 48
1913 50 KOPEKS Y-58.2 AU .............................. 50
1922 50 KOPEKS Y-83 AU/UNC STAR................. 40
1926 50 KOPEKS Y-89.2 AU .............................. 30
1830 ROUBLE C-161 VG.................................. 140
1913 ROUBLE Y-70 GUN METAL TONING OVER
VERY FAINT HL’S ........................................... 125
1913 ROUBLE Y-70 AU TONED ROMANOV ........ 160
1913 ROUBLE Y-70 CH UNC ROMANOV ........... 380
1921 ROUBLE Y-84 BU .................................... 250
1924 ROUBLE Y-90.1 AU LT CLN........................ 60
1992 3 ROUBLES Y-350 PRF ST. PETE ............... 35
1993 3 ROUBLES Y-457 PROOF ......................... 35
SAARLAND
1955 100 FRANKEN K-4 UNC ............................ 14
SAINT HELENA
1973 25 PENCE SILVER PROOF ......................... 30
SAN MARINO
1935 5 CENTESIMI K-12 GEM R&B UNC ............ 10
1935 10 CENTESIMI K-13 GEM R&B UNC .......... 10
1938 20 LIRE K-11A UNC HL’S ........................ 280
SEBORGA
1994 LUIGI BR-PR-10 PROVA 50 MINTED ........ 100
SHARJAH
1970 RIYAL K-2 PROOF MONA LISA ................... 85
1964 5 RUPEES K-X1 UNC JFK .......................... 45
SINGAPORE
1978 $10 K-17.1 BU SATELLITES ...................... 15
SLOVAKIA
1941 20 KORUN K-7.2 NICE UNC ...................... 20
1944 50 KORUN K-10 AU+ ............................... 18
SLOVENIA
2005 5000 TOLARJEV K-64 PRF ....................... 35
SOLOMON ISLANDS
1975 $30 K-X#1 PRF ........................................ 70
SOUTH AFRICA
1892 3 PENCE K-3 XF/AU ROSE TONED ............. 68
1892 SHILLING K-5 VF....................................... 20
1951 2 SHILLING K-38.2 CH UNC ...................... 14
1895 2 1/2 SHILLING K-7 F+ KEY ...................... 45
1952 5 SHILINGS K-41 LT TONED UNC .............. 40
SPAIN
1826 2 MARAVEDIS K-487.1 XF ........................ 75
1894 50 CENTIMOS K-703 AU 1 YR TYPE .......... 35
1937(34) 50 CENTIMOS K-754.1 CH RED .......... 35
1953(61) PESETA K-775 CH UNC ....................... 40
1957(71) 50 PESETAS K-788 CH BU .................. 20
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Modern Coinage of Thailand

The Rise of the Rama Dynasty Brings
New Contemporary Coinage

There are date and lettering varieties of the first Thai decimal coins that point to possible use of contract mints. This 10 satang of 2464 BE
(1921 AD) has been attributed to the Brussels mint. (actual diameter 19mm)

ethnic groups had an automatic grievance, which could

ALL OF THE KINGS of the current Thai dynasty are named lead to disaffection, which could be exploited by outside
Rama, plus their other long Thai names, which incorporate titles. interests.
The current King of Thailand is Rama X. The French, for example, used local animosities to
Modern Thailand was created by the work of King peel Laos and Cambodia from the Siamese Empire.
Rama V. Part of his longer name was Chulalongkorn. Then they turned around and incorporated those coun-
Over his 42-year reign he put a western style government tries into the commercial operation that was French
in place, including a western style military and a western Indochina. No national self-determination for them, in
style finance system, had railroads built, schools, inter- the 19th century.
national trade, etc.
Like Japan, but not as much. Mostly because in Japan
the power of the nobility was definitively destroyed. Not
so much in Thailand. They got about half way there. One of the last things he did
Nobles always put their personal requirements first.
If you are an absolute monarch, and there are barons
out there with their own power base, they will never stop was to reform the currency,
trying to get more. You have to either make a deal or you
have to destroy them. In Japan they destroyed them. In
Siam they made deals. making it decimal.
The country was called Siam at that time, refer-
ring to the territory itself, which was essentially a little
multiethnic empire ruled by a dominant ethnic group. Territory in the Malay Peninsula went similarly to the
Because there was an ethnic class society, disfavored British. The Thai overlords were not habitually nice to

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Another 2464 10 satang with different shaped “6,” attributed to Birmingham. (actual diameter 19mm)
the subject populations, and the subject peoples didn’t
mind leaving.
Later on, in fits and starts, it got to want itself known
as Thailand, the land of the Thais. Which it is, but never
forget those large minorities out near the borders.
Chulalongkorn had to deal with ethnic rebellions
in the remaining non-Thai lands, which he put down.
Meaning people were killed, so more grievances. Large
parts of Thailand were governed by the military in the
late 19th century.
Chulalongkorn died in 1910. One of the last things
he did was to reform the currency, making it decimal.
100 satangs equal a baht. There were new style decimal
coins for Chulalongkorn for 1907 through 1910. The
denominations were 1 satang in bronze, 5 and 10 satang
in nickel, and the silver baht of 1907, a scarce coin,
highly desired by Thai collectors. The minor types were
continued in the next reign.
Chulalongkorn’s triumph was to preserve the mon-
archy in its ethnic core territory. He maintained his
country’s independence by strategically ceding territory
to the French and the British. That way they didn’t have
a chance to just go and take it, which they would have
done if he hadn’t given it to them first. Winning by los-
ing, as it were.
The next king was Rama VI, with a long Thai name
that is conventionally shortened to Vajravudh.
The new king continued westernizing reforms in the
manner of his father, concentrating on education and
health care. He also started up a paramilitary group he
called the Wild Tiger Corps. It was a little personal army,
loyal to him personally, outside of the normal military
chain of command. The little army grew large. It set up
village offices and started propagating propaganda.
He also reorganized provincial governments, sending
his own people out to be viceroys, sidelining some of the
traditional high nobility.
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The king liked to spend money on fun to the extent
that the business of the country suffered. There was
resentment on that account as well.
The 1911 Chinese Revolution inspired radicals in the
Siamese military to stage a coup. The plans were leaked,
and the plotters arrested before anything happened. The
plotters were mostly pardoned and/or released by the
King after a few years.
Vajravudh continued westernizing reforms until
his death in 1925. There were people hoping for a
Constitution from him, but it didn’t happen. The Wild
Tigers were disbanded in 1914, as part of the reaction to
the failed coup.
The coinage of Vajravudh was a continuation of
the decimal minors of his father, dated mostly in the
Buddhist Era, in which year 1 was 543 BC, and new silver
coins, including fractions. The Vajravudh dates are 2457
BE (1914 AD) to 2467 (1924).
The silver denominations
were quarter, half, and full
baht, with the King’s portrait
and a triple elephant reverse.
The silver denominations were quarter, half, and
full baht, with the King’s portrait and a triple elephant
reverse. The quarters were made in different alloys. The
2458 (1915) coins were .800 fine. Selected years between
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Yet another 10 satang of 2464, this one attributed by the collector to the Bangkok mint. Shape of the date numerals is dramatically different.
(actual diameter 19mm)
2460 (1917) and 2468 (1925) were .650. In 2462 (1919)
most of the issue was .650, but a few were .500, which
are scarce. You need to do specific gravity or analysis to
determine which one you have.
The type has fallen out of the Standard Catalog of
World Coins in certain editions.
Half bahts were struck between 2458 (1915) and 2464
(1921). Bahts were struck between 2456 (1913) and 2461
(1918).
The price of silver rose in 1917 and the bahts were
recalled in 1918 and replaced with paper money.
Most of these coins have been available in the past
in some quantity. All are a little hard to find these days.
There seem to be more collectors than available speci-
mens. Prices seem high, even with the new numbers we’re
all dealing with. Extra zeros on a lot of things these days.
Vajravudh died in 1925, a few hours after the birth of
his only child, a daughter. He had promulgated a law of
succession that allowed only males and had named his
brother if there was no male issue. The brother’s name
was Prajadhipok. He became King Rama VII.
The new king had spent a lot of time in Europe,
including a stint in the British army. He wanted to move
away from the mismanagement of the previous reign.
What he did, though, was bring back a group of his
father’s people, who in short order resumed their old
fashioned nepotic and autocratic habits.
In 1931 Britain left the gold standard and devalued
its currency. That was a problem for Siam, which had
most of its foreign reserves in pounds. The response was
to link the baht to the U.S. dollar, which would be gold
backed for another year. So, the problem persisted. The
whole world was in the Great Depression. Nobody knew
what to do.
In 1932 the King started talking about doing some-
thing about the economic situation. He was going to
cut the budget everywhere. When he said that to the
military it didn’t go well. A faction plotted and carried
out a coup. The King was out of town, they arrested
top government officials and demanded a constitution.
The King folded, and became a limited, rather than an
absolute monarch.
The King immediately started trying to undermine
the Constitutional regime in various ways, with partial
success. Relations between the King and the government
continued to deteriorate until he threatened to abdicate
in 1935. The government told him to go ahead, so he did,
becoming the only Thai monarch to resign.
The Prajadhipok coinage is minors, and silver quarter
and half bahts. There are bronze satangs, and nickel 5
and 10 satangs, all of the same types as the previous two
monarchs. The dates for this king would be 2469 (1925)
to 2478 (1935), keeping in mind that he abdicated in
March of 1935.
It was brought to my attention a few years back that
there are date and lettering varieties of the nickel minors.
I purchased a major collection of nickel coins and there
they were. Some of them were just noted on the envelope,
others had mints assigned to them, I don’t know how.
Here is what there was:
5 and 10 satangs Y36 2462 (1919) and 2462 (1921)
short tail 6 (Birmingham mint) and long tail 6 (Brussels
mint), and another marked “slightly different date.”
5 satangs 2469 (1926) shaded lettering in thick let-
ters and thin letters sub-varieties, and solid lettering, no
mints assigned.
5 satangs 2478 (1935) large and small lettering, no
mints assigned,
10 satangs 2464 (1921) long tail 6 (Brussels), “crude
date” (Bangkok).
I don’t know anything about the mint attributions, but
the varieties certainly exist.
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One more 2464 10 satang variety, with yet another form of the date, and an arc shaped die break on the obverse. This one is struck in non-
magnetic copper-nickel. Is it a mint product? Don’t know. Is it contemporary? Probably. (actual diameter 19mm)
And there was a copper-nickel-off metal version of
the 2464 10 satang. All sorts of odd stuff was going on
at the Royal Thai Treasury in those years.
There may be similar varieties in the bronze 1 satangs,
but the collection I acquired was all nickel coins.
The silver quarter and half bahts of 2472 (1929) have
the King’s portrait and an elephant. They are moderately
scarce.
Prajadhipok was replaced by the Constitutional
Government with Ananda Mahidol, who became Rama
VIII.
The habits of autocracy persisted in Thailand under
the Constitution. The ruling party attempted to apply
power unilaterally, and that usually worked. If it didn’t
there was the military, able and willing to take over if
things got out of hand.
There have been about 20 military interventions in
Thailand since the first Constitution. A military faction
tries to take over. If it succeeds it tells people what to do
for a while, tinkers with the documents and the bureau-
cracy, then, when it thinks it has the Admin machinery
the way it wants, it gives it back to the civilians. Everyone
expects if things mess up again the military, at its sole
discretion, will take over as before.
Ananda Mahidol was 9 years old, studying in
Switzerland, when he was named King. He remained in
Switzerland for another 3 years, then made a brief visit
to his homeland, renamed Thailand after the 1932 coup.
The ruling party was able to govern without having to
deal with a “real” King.
Thailand was invaded by Japan in 1941 and occupied
until 1945. The King stayed in Switzerland for the whole
of the war. He returned at the end of 1945 and was well
received by the people. But seven months later he was
found dead of gunshot in his bedroom. The event was
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initially ruled an accident, but most people thought
about foul play. There were eventually arrests, trials,
convictions, and executions, but many people continued
to think that it was not those people but others who were
the perpetrators.
The Ananda Mahidol coins
are all minors, but there are
several types.
The Ananda Mahidol coins are all minors, but there
are several types.
There are four different types of 1 satang, two in
bronze and two in tin.
The 5 satangs come in six successive types, one of
them silver. The 2488 (1945) coins were made in three
different planchet thicknesses, sloppy quality control,
probably, rather than policy. The coins were tin, a very
low value metal, so who cared? And then, in 2489 (1946),
two portrait types, the “child head” and the “youth
head.”
10 satangs were made in 5 types, again, one in silver,
child and youth heads in 2489 (1946).
The 20 satangs denomination was revived with a silver
coin in 1942 and a similar type in tin in 1945.
25 satangs coins were made in tin in 1946, again with
the child head and the youth head.
50 satangs were 1946 only, the usual child and youth
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ally circulated, sometimes heavily. During one of the that things had gone far enough, and they would stage a
collector booms, probably in the 1960s, child head 50 coup. There were incidents during the reign that involved
satangs fakes were made, so be careful. protests during which quantities of protesters were killed
And there were restrikes of some of the coins in the by authorities.
1960s and 70s. I can’t say why they were made. The next No one is allowed to criticize the King, or any other
King elevated the status of Ananda Mahidol, whose Royal.
“reign” was odd in several aspects. Perhaps it was I was a coin collector by age 9, maybe earlier. You
thought that having his coins in circulation would keep could buy 10 coins for $1.00. TV was pretty bad back
his memory somehow fresh. then. People spent their spare time on other things,
There can be found in the Standard Catalog two sets including coin collecting. The little gold colored Thai
of World War II special issues. One was tin 1, 5, and 10 5 satangs were plentiful. They were so cheap, if you
sen military coins, meant for use in Malaya, but, says the bought a bag at the bank in Bangkok and sold each for a
Standard Catalog, used in Japanese military service clubs cent you were getting about 20x your outlay. There were
in Bangkok. The other was a set of gold bullion items, other Thai coins all over the place back then, early 1960s.
dated equivalent to 1951, meant as payment for certain Cheap commemorative 1 baht coins. The older stuff too.
redeemed war bonds. Market presence of these things is Someone was going over there, getting them, and bring-
minimal or absent, far as I can tell. ing them back in quantity.
Bhumiphol Adulyadej. Rama IX. He has been spelled The Bhumiphol tin coins come in varieties. These are
in various ways over the years. Brother of Ananda 5, 10, 25, and 50 satangs in various base metals. Mostly
Mahidol, he too was studying in Switzerland at the time cheap and available. They were made in 2493 (1950) and
of his accession. He went back to Thailand, but the tra- 2500 (1957). Some continued to be struck into the 1970s.
ditional funeral and coronation rituals were disturbed There are a couple of lettering variety bronze 10 satangs
by the unusual circumstances. Both ceremonies were that have catalog value, but the market seems not to sup-
postponed for several years. port the high valuations.
Meanwhile, the regents put through a new, more In 1957 there was a baht coin, the first since 1918.

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 SUPER SALE NO. CVXXIX
MEDALS - BELGIUM
001 1831-81 Bronze medal 53mm
Tooling Congress H. Weyland
Award to Belgium King - Obv. 19
Century designs Rev. Neat Brn
Unc only ................................. 40
002 1847 High Relief Bronze
Commission for Arts-Industries
Portrait Louis Jacobs. FDC..... 48
003 Great Britain 1830 Death
Medal of George IV. Medal done
by Ingrim-of-Birmingham. BHM
1412 FDC If you can’t afford
Portrait of George IV This medal
will FDC Funeral procession Rev
Great detail Rare, only .......... 145
004 1902 Russia Copper Medal
100th Ann. of Corps of Pages
66mm Smirnov #1255 Dyakov
#1366.1 Edge engraved in
cyrIlic FDC Portrait of Alex I Rev
Nicholas II Great medal ........ 325
RARE COIN ADDITION
BELGIUM
005 KM-24 1870 5 FR VF......... 30
BRAZIL
006 KM-569 1957 50¢ O/C 10%
CH Unc Cheap coin Hard to find
Unc......................................... 5
CANADA
007 1925 Cent F..........................17
008 ND Victoria Dime Love Token
«B.O.A.» ...................................20
009 1936 Dollar MS60+ ..............50
CHINA
010 Y-329 1921 Fatman Yr-3
VF/XF ...................................... 185
COLOMBIA
011 KM-196.1 942-B 10 Cent
AU/Unc ................................. 10
CUBA
012 KM-9.1 1915 1 Cent Unc.... 8
013 KM-13.1 20 Cent High Relief
course reeding XF ................ 20
DENMARK
014 KM-720.1 1845 U.S. 1 Specie
XF-40 cats 450 Sell only...... 265
EL SALVADOR
015 KM-41 1971 1 Colon Proof 5
018 KM-17.2 1937 20 Cent 1 yr
Type CH Unc......................... 20
FRANCE
019 KM-722.1 1826-A 1/4 FR
Low mint CH Orig toning .... 125
020 KM-722.12 1828-A 1/4 FR
CH Orig Unc ......................... 85
GERMANY - Bavaria
021 KM-384 1717 15 KP VF Sm
Obv Mt VF-XF cats 120 coin . 25
PRUSSIA
022 KM-471 1860 TH XF 5 yr
Type XF cats 65 only ............ 45
GERMANY - Proper
023 KM-82 1934-A 5 Mark Unc A
few Obv marks Cats 100 Sell at
only ...................................... 32
024 KM-112.1 1967-F MS63-P
Cats 75 Sell only................... 40
INDIA - EAST INDIA
025 KM-319 1808 10 Cash XF
Rim minting error XF cats 35
Sell only ............................... 15
ITALY
026 KM-3.3 1861-N 5 Ct Unc Die
Breaks Obv. RB MS63 ........... 60
027 1968 Italy MS 1st Year MS
Key Date cats 100 Sell only ... 50
LATVIA
028 KM-7 1924 1 Lati XF .......... 9
029 KM-9 1932 5 Lati MS60 ... 50
LUXEMBOURG
030 KM-49 ND 1946 Unc 100 FR
CH Unc ................................. 50
MEXICO
031 KM-430 1935 10 Cent XF . 15
032 KM-72 1792 1/2 Real Esp
nice VF-XF+ .......................... 65
033 KM-107 1807 Moth 8-R VF
unknown counter-stamp VF . 65
034 KM-111 1814 Mojj VF Nice
orig color - Lite hairline VF+ . 70
035 KM-111 1818 Nice F/VF ... 65
036 KM-105 Portrait 1768 MF
AU-50-PCI .......................... 325
BOLIVIA
037 KM-73 1807 P.J. 8 Reales
039 KM-38 1976 Mint 5,300
Scarce .................................. 42
MALDIVES
040 KM-57a 1978 5 Rufiayaa
Proof Mintage 1,887 pcs ...... 45
PERU
041 KM-95 1795 2-R Lima IJ F/
VF Better............................... 50
042 KM-77 1781 4 Real F/VF
Scarce ................................ 125
NETHERLANDS
043 KM-122.1 1901 1 yr
type Scarce Nice MS-60 No
problems cats 400 Sell ....... 200
PHILIPPINES
044 KM-172 1907-S Peso VF
Hairline ................................. 23
045 KM-172 1908-S Peso
XF/AU ................................... 25
RUSSIA
046 Russia Wire Money Michael
Fed Romanoff 1613-1645 Nice
VF 3 pcs .......................each 15
047 KM-7 1924 50 KP XF/AU.. 35
SARAWAK
048 KM-7 1892-H ¢ RB Unc ... 85
VATICAN CITY
049 KM-1315.1 1834 Pope
Gregory 1831-46 Bezel, XF
Scudo cats 250 Mt special
hanger ................................ 100
MORE MODERN SILVER COINAGE
AUSTRIA
050 KM-2912 1972 25 Sch PR,
9; 1973 25 Scg PR ................. 9
051 KM-2912, 2915 1972-73 25
Sch PR ...........................each 9
052 KM-2896 1964 50 Sch AU/
Unc Ski ................................. 15
BRITISH - N. BORNEO
053 KM-1 1891-H 1/2 Cent Unc
Partial plate Cats 150 Sell at... 65
CANADA
054 1874 PL-4-H 5¢ F ............ 25
055 1900 5¢ Oval Nice AU ...... 35
CECHOSLOVAKIA
056 KM-30 ND 1949 100 Korun
Unc One of the few coins with
Stalin. Scarce ....................... 25
GUERNSEY
059 KM-10 1902-H Unc Dbl.... 10
GUATEMALA
060 KM-175 1900-H 1/4 Real
Unc CJ.................................... 7
ISRAEL
061 KM-79.1 1974 25 Lirot BU
.7816 ASW ........................... 20
RUSSIA
062 1965-75 Russia C.N.
Roubles mostly 15 diff, 30 pcs
Lot only ................................ 10
MEXICO
063 28 pcs All Pesos 3-4 CH AU,
24 CH Orig Unc Real Gems.
1898-09 LOt $2,500. Stop
by my A.N.A. Table to see.
Highlights listed below. All orig,
Same look finally has seen
the light of day, many rainbow
toning
MEXICO - Silver Early Pesos
064 KM-409.1 1900 GoRs Peso
Deep tone Unc .................... 120
065 KM-409.3 1899 Zs AM CH
Rainbow ............................. 150
066 KM-409.2 1899 MoAM CH
Rainbow ............................. 110
067 KM-409.3 1900 Zs Fz CH
Rainbow ............................. 125
068 KM-409 1901 CN JQ CH
Rainbow ............................. 110
069 KM-409.3 1901 Zs Fz CH
Rainbow ............................. 135
070 KM-409 1902 CN JQ CH
Rainbow ............................. 225
071 KM-409.2 1902 MoAM CH
Rainbow ............................. 125
072 KM-409 1903 CN JQ CH
Rainbow Orig Unc .............. 125
073 KM-409.2 1903 Peso MoAM
CH tone Unc ....................... 110
074 KM-409 1904 CNAM Gem
Best in group Esp Choice ... 350
0075 KM-409.3 1904 Zs FZ Nice
orig Unc ............................. 125
JOHN FERM
Box 2 • Excelsior, MN 55331 • Ph. (952) 474-9223
076 KM-409.2 1908 Mo GV CH
Lite rainbow ....................... 110
077 KM-409.2 1908 MoAM Orig
Unc..................................... 110
078 KM-409.2 1909 Mo GV
Rainbow ............................. 135
SLABS
079 1864 Canada New Brunswick
5¢ Sm 6 XF-40-P only ........ 425
080 1854-FK FF 2 Rigsdaler
Denmark AU-50-P .............. 510
081 1673 German Pfalz-Electoral
KM-100 30 KR XF-40-P cats
825 Sell only ...................... 400
082 1819 Lix G. Britain Crown
MS61-N .............................. 675
HAWAII
083 1883 25¢ AU-50-P ......... 110
084 1883 Dollar VF-35-P CH Orig
coin only............................. 425
085 1884 5¢ Hong Kong AU-
55-P ..................................... 45
086 Mexico KM-439 1955 Mo
20¢ MS-63 R.B. only ............ 45
087 Mexico KM-105 Pillar Dollar
1768 MF AU-50 Photo Cert
only .................................... 325
088 Morocco AH 1311 Dirham
Lec-118 MS-64 cats 150 in
MS63 Coin only .................... 75
089 1853Mozambique KM-25
2 Reis MS-64-BN One of the
Finest only .......................... 150
090 AH-13 1883-92 S. Sefid Iran
Kingdom KM-889 AU-53-P cats
100 in XF, only ...................... 50
091 1959 KM-182 Netherlans
PR-64 Red-P cats 200 Sell . 100
092 KM-184 Netherlands Gulden
PR-65-P cats 350 in PR-63.
This coin only ..................... 175
093 Reunion 1896 KM-4 MS-
62-P cats 750, 50¢ Scarce,
only .................................... 275
094 Sweden KM-106.2 1 Ore
1626 Klippe Ore Rare in this
grade XF-45-P Lg Crowns
Alstrom-126 ....................... 900
095 1752 Silver Polish Medal
August III King of Poland and
Grand Duke of Lithuania-
Elector of Saxony. Medal Bene
Merentibus APX 70mm XF,
Scarce. Only ....................... 450
MODERN CHINA
096 KM-469 1993 5 Yuan Gem
BU Copper only .................... 25
CZECHOSLOVAKIA
097 KM-12 10 KN Unc ....each 12
DENMARK
098 KM-TN4 1815 2 Sk 1 yr type
XF ......................................... 30
GERMANY - Baden
099 KM-265 1877 2 Mark AU-58
Nice Unc have sold for 800,
this CH AU/Unc only ........... 400
INDIA - Baroda
100 Y-32.2a 1891-93 2 Paisa
Red Unc ............................... 20
MEXICO
101 KM-391.6 1891 Cent Brn
Unc....................................... 20
102 KM-428 1910 10 Cent CH
Unc....................................... 25
103 KM-435 1914 20 Cent
Choice Scarce MS-63+ ......... 50
104 KM-436 1919 20 Cent CH
Unc Rare Lists 200-275, .... 125
105 KM-509 1985 100 Peso
Proof World Cup 100 Peso ... 30
SWEDEN
106 KM-119 1628 1 Ore 2 yr
type Full Bird XF as struck,
Scarce List 950 Nice coin ... 700
107 KM-115 1629 1 Ore XF Well-
struck ................................. 200
108 KM-264a 1677 Lg Plan 1
Ore Nice surf VF+ CH Orig .. 150
109 AL-44c 1560-68 Eric XIV 16
Ore 1563 Thick Klippe VF AR
only .................................... 700
LM2001

FRENCH INDO-CHINA
016 KM-6 1888 2 Sap XF ........ 15
017 KM-16.1 1925 10 Cent AU/
Unc....................................... 22
AU-50 PCI Slab Orig luster . 250
MONGOLIA
038 KM-39.1 1980 25 Tugbrik
Proof .................................... 32
GREAT BRITAIN
057 KM-801 1904 1 Florin VF . 25
058 KM-675 1820 Crown G
clean..................................... 40
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Said to have a bit of silver in it. And the Standard both times. The top end of the market is good. You will
Catalog also describes a version in 90% silver. More on not make a mistake if you buy (genuine) rare Thai coins.
off metal strikes below. In the late 1960s a bunch of off-metal coins appeared.
They started issuing different 1 baht coins, some com- Most were copper or brass versions of copper-nickel
memoratives, some not. In the 1970s they started issuing commemorative coins, notably the 1963 silver 20 baht,
several in some years. among others. Some were made on square planchets. The
There was a silver 20 baht in 1963 for the King’s 36th die work was generally good, meaning that they could
birthday. And a silver 10 baht for the 25thanniversary of plausibly been official dies. But the striking was often
the reign in 1971. a bit sloppy. There were better made items made out of
After that they went in big for commemoratives. silver that showed up occasionally. They came and went,
They made 2, 5, 10, and 20 bahts in copper-nickel, then market-wise. I think the current prevailing opinion is
switched to bimetal for the 10 bahts. And they made a that they were private concoctions.
lot of silver and gold coins in a bunch of denominations. Then there were sets. When the Thai government was
Still do. ordering coins from England there were usually a few
Rama IX died in 2016 after a very long reign. He has proofs made, that being the habit of the British mints at
been succeeded by his son. The military is running the the time. Then, in the early 1960s, the market was happy
country. The mint is still making commemorative coins. with cheap sets, the Royal Thai Mint got into the game.
There are some market considerations to consider. The product was a little crude. There was a big double
There were two “booms” in Thai coin collecting. The set of everything the mint had on hand at that time,
first was in the late 1960s and early 70s. The second was restrike wartime 1 satang through silver 20 baht. The
around 1989. Both of them were apparently driven by coins were glued into holes in a cheap cardboard and
Thai collectors. In each boom the interest spread out leatherette folder labelled “Royal Thai Mint.” Then they
into the rest of the collecting community, which was made similar sets with fewer coins. They kept making
and remains mostly North American and European. occasional sets into the 1990s. The big sets used to be
The problem with the outer world is that most collectors fairly available. Now all of them are scarce.
can’t read Thai and have no intention of learning. So, There are a few proof sets too. I think they are all
for them it is all pictures. Egypt and Israel had the same outsourced to other mints. Hard to find.
problem. Put English on the coins or their appeal would I went to royalthaimint.net, the English version.
be limited. Couldn’t get in, couldn’t sign up, couldn’t buy anything.
Never mind. The Thai collectors drove the market You can write a letter to them.

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The Coinage of Poland
1815-1841
By R.W. Julian

The Grand Duchy of Warsaw, created by Napoleon, struck coins from 1808 to 1812, including this 1812 gold ducat.

ominous developments in Western Europe. The 1790s

IN THE MIDDLE AGES, Poland was one of the great
nations of Europe, justly famed for its culture and tolera-
tion, both religious and racial. Warsaw came to be known as
the ‘Paris of the East’ with good reason.
Yet, in their quest for the rights of the individual, the
Poles lost sight of the right of the nation for security
from aggression; by the seventeenth century the strong
military power of the country had eroded seriously. In
the early 1700s Poland slowly became a pawn of sur-
rounding nations.
In 1764 the situation had deteriorated to the point
that Russian Empress Catherine II was able to put one
of her former favorites, Stanislaus Poniatowksi, on the
Polish throne as Stanislaus Augustus. It was the begin-
ning of the end.
The new king turned out to be loyal to the nation but
was unable to stop his greedy neighbors. In 1772 Russia,
Prussia, and Austria teamed up to seize vast areas of the
Polish state and incorporate them into their respective
countries. Two more such partitions, ending in 1795,
destroyed the state; there was nothing more to take.
(In 1794 Polish patriots, determined to preserve
what was left, prepared a superb Constitution. Under
the leadership of Tadeusz Kosciuszko, a hero of the
American Revolution, Poland attempted to regain her
place in the European family of nations. The new consti-
tution greatly alarmed her neighbors, who soon went to
war; the third partition followed the Polish defeat.)
Following the final partition in 1795, little of impor-
tance happened for some years, but the late 1790s saw
Terror in France, followed by the rise of Napoleon,
proved crucial to European history until 1815.
An almost unending series of victories by Napoleon
against all of his European adversaries, except the
English, enabled him to redraw national boundar-
ies almost at will. In the famous meeting with Czar
Alexander I of Russia at the Tilsit River in July 1807,
Napoleon was able to resurrect the Polish State, although
to calm the overly sensitive Russians, it was called the
Grand Duchy of Warsaw.
Austria managed to lose yet another contest of will
with the French and saw more of her Polish lands
returned to Warsaw. In 1809 the Duchy had half again
as much land as it had possessed in 1807 (40,000 square
miles became 60,000). Frederick Augustus was made
king of the new state.
At its beginning in 1807 the duchy used debased
Prussian coinage in the marketplace, which only added
The copper one grosz was first struck in 1816.

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 1819 50 zlotych gold.
to the economic woes of the period. To remedy this, in
1810 the duchy, with the advice and encouragement of
the French Resident (who wielded great power) created
a new mint at Warsaw as well as a system of coinage.
Coins of gold, silver, and copper were struck; this was
a coinage of quality and proved a boon to the economy.
During the 1812 invasion of Russia by the French,
Polish troops played a key role, but beginning with the
French ‘victory’ at Borodino, matters soon went from
bad to worse. By the middle of 1813 the Grand Duchy
of Warsaw was a political anachronism as its protector,
Napoleon, had his own problems.
The Congress of Vienna, which settled boundar-
ies and political disputes in 1815 after the final defeat
of Napoleon, awarded even more of the former Polish
lands to Russia than it had held in 1795. Czar Alexander
I, who considered himself a Liberal, as this term was
understood in the nineteenth century, decided to rec-
reate the Kingdom of Poland with himself as king.
Technically, the Russian government was not directly
over Poland (the two nations were bound together in the
person of the czar), but in practice of course the matter
was quite different.
The laws of the resurrected kingdom, at least on
paper, were quite humane and just for the era, certainly
1824 10 zlotych, struck from silver mined in Poland.
18 World Coin News / September 2021
far better than enjoyed by Alexander’s Russian subjects.
The Viceroy in Warsaw, Alexander’s younger brother
Constantine Pavlovich, was more interested in his beau-
tiful Polish mistress than political questions.
The Russian Resident in Warsaw, Nicholas
Novosiltsov, however, was a man of much different tem-
perament than Constantine and managed to antagonize
the Poles through his high-handed methods. He was, in
many ways, responsible for the Polish rebellion of 1830.
Because Alexander wished to avoid the use of Russian
currency (which would give the appearance of Russian
domination), in 1815 the Czar purchased the Warsaw
Mint from the heirs of the last king for 42,000 roubles
(about $31,400).
The first coinage, in 1815, used the dies of the Grand
Duchy of various dates; for this reason some numisma-
tists in Imperial Russia collected that series as semi-
Russian in character. However, on November 19, 1815,
Alexander issued a decree, in his capacity as king, estab-
lishing the monetary system of the Congress Kingdom
of Poland.
The law, which was modified before actual coinage
commenced in 1816, provided for coins of gold, silver,
and copper. The zloty and groszy denominations were
retained, with the traditional 30 groszy to the zloty.
This gold 1829 50 zlotych has the portrait of Alexander I on the
obverse and a reverse inscription naming Nicholas I as the ruler.
 1830 1 zloty with the design changes made under Nicholas I.
The zloty was also determined to be worth 15 Russian
kopecks for purposes of exchange between the two cur-
rencies. Finenesses of some silver coins used a law of
1794, while others had the standard Russian metrology.
The mixture was for political reasons and little else.
One feature of the new coinage, which was not to be
found in Russian usage, was the billon 5- and 10-groszy
coins. The fineness was only 194/1000, again derived
from the monetary reform of 1794. Considering that the
Polish reforms of 1794 had triggered the final partition
of 1795, it was an odd choice for Alexander to make,
unless he were paying lip service to the reforms of that
year. Legends on the new coinage were to be strictly in
the Polish language.
One curious holdover from past days was the practice
of stating, on the silver and gold coins, the number of
pieces that could be made from a fine Cologne mark.
The mark weighed about 233.9 grams but the Cologne
pound (466.4 grams) was used to set the copper coinage
standard; there were, for example, 18,000 1-grosz coins
struck from 110 Cologne pounds of copper.
Although coins of the new state do exist bearing the
date 1815 they are novodels (restrikes) made at a later
date. Regular coinage began in 1816 for all denomina-
Copper 3 grosze struck at Warsaw by rebels during the Polish
Revolution of 1830.
tions in silver and copper except for the one zloty. Gold
coinage commenced in 1817. There are several minor
varieties catalogued for the silver and gold, especially for
1818, due to experiments then going on to produce the
best coins possible.
A commission report of April 1818 recommended
that the Warsaw Mint strike “Mining Coins” as was
done in Saxony and other German states. The commis-
sion suggested that copper coins be given an appropriate
legend when using metal obtained from Polish mines. A
10-zlotych coin was also suggested, to be struck from
silver mined in Poland. In October 1818 the report was
accepted by the Czar in principle.
The idea behind the report was to recognize the Polish
mining industry and the encouragement given by Czar
Alexander. Although approved at an early date, the leg-
end did not appear until 1820 on the silver (10 zlotych)
and 1822 for the copper (1 groszy). The 3 groszy special
dies were not used until 1826, when supplies of native
copper were sufficient.
The copper for the regular coinage was normally
imported from Russia and Hungary while gold and silver
came from various countries. Russia probably supplied
most of the latter two metals, though some would have
1831 5 zlotych silvere coin struck at Warsaw by those in rebellion
against Russia.
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 The gold ducat struck by the revolutionary forces in 1831.

come through German bullion dealers.

The silver and gold coinage of 1816 bore the bust of
Alexander I which hardly seems out of place until one
realizes that portraits had not been used on Russian
coins since 1796. This may have been one more indica-
tion of Alexander’s wish to give his coinage a Western
European mold and thus an impression of 19th-century
Liberalism.
In November 1825 Alexander I died at Taganrog
in southern Russia and was succeeded by his brother
Nicholas I. (There was an interregnum at St. Petersburg
when it was at first thought that Constantine was the
new czar; the famous Constantine rouble was produced
at Petersburg during this period of uncertainty.)
Several coinage plans were submitted to Nicholas I in
the spring of 1826 for his consideration. Nicholas at first
is said to have favored his own portrait replacing that of
his brother, but in the end decided to retain Alexander’s
bust, but with an inscription stating that the late ruler
was the “regenerator” of the Polish kingdom; the appro-
priate Imperial Ukase was issued in April 1826. Nicholas
was content to state on the reverse that he (Nicholas)
was the “reigning” king.
With the exception of the changes in design, normal
to the beginning of a new administration, the coin-
age continued much as before. One major rarity of the
period is the 10-zlotych coin of 1827, of which 2 variet-
ies exist, depending upon the mintmaster initials. Those
marked IB (Jacob Benik) are of extraordinary rarity and
were probably struck for a few high-ranking collectors
at the Warsaw Mint. Even the regular issue of the coin,
with initials FH, is quite rare.
Long pent-up emotions of the Polish people exploded
in November 1830 when they rose in open revolt. The
Russians were quickly driven from Warsaw and a new
state established. Nicholas was formally deposed as king
by the Sejm (parliament) and coinage began using the
standards of 1815, but with revolutionary designs. As the
1840 copper 3 grosze.

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1840 billion 5 groszy. These were struck for some years after 1840
with a frozen date.
Poles lost the war, the coins are thus technically of the
Congress Kingdom.
Most of the Revolutionary coins are of a standard
design (the arms of Lithuania were added in the hope
that the ancient union between the two countries would
be renewed) but some require special commentary. The
gold ducat is perhaps the most interesting.
The 1831 ducat uses the design of the contempo-
rary Dutch ducat for a very curious reason. Since 1768
the Russians had been counterfeiting this coinage at
the St. Petersburg Mint for use in frontier areas. The
Dutch standards were maintained; it was simply that the
Russian Treasury needed a steady supply of an interna-
tionally-accepted coin. One of the areas of circulation
was Poland and for this reason, among others, that
design was chosen by the Warsaw government.
It was also odd that certain novodel coins were later
made of the Revolutionary issues of which there was
no prototype. The 1-zloty coin is an example of this; it
would be the same if the Philadelphia Mint had struck a
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Confederate silver dollar for collectors.
The revolt raged for some months, but in the fall of
1831 Russian General Ivan Paskevich broke the Polish
army at Warsaw and the contest was effectively over,
though mopping-up operations took some time. Large
numbers of Poles fled to the West at this time, including
the famed composer, Chopin.
After the revolt collapsed, the Russian resumed coinage
at Warsaw, using the old designs. During 1831, however,
the czarist government had considered retaliatory moves
against Poland and in 1832 one phase of this was to
zloty was first struck at St. Petersburg in 1832 and was
followed by other dual denominations over the next two
years. The Warsaw Mint began to strike these in 1834,
putting an end to coinage with Alexander’s portrait.
The billon and copper coinage of 1816 was not halted,
but the design was altered. Instead of the Russian double-
headed eagle with a Polish eagle on its breast, the new
design of May 1835 was the regular Russian eagle. Yet
the traditional Polish values in groszy were maintained.
The copper and billon continued to be coined regularly
until 1840 when it was decided to freeze the dates. Copper
was struck until 1849 and billon to 1865. Although some
1841 pieces exist, the post-1840 coinage seems to have
used the dates 1835-1840 more or less at random and
1840 is not necessarily the most common date.
There is an odd rumor, which surfaces from time to
time, that the copper and billon coinage of 1841-1865 was
a secret operation at Warsaw done in defiance of czarist
regulations. This is not true and probably the result of
some writer trying to make the coinage more interesting
to collectors. The profits on the coinage were extensive
and the Treasury was certainly interested in this aspect of
it. These coins remained in use for decades until finally
removed from circulation by an Imperial Ukase of Czar
Alexander III signed in July 1888.
Beginning in 1834 much of the old Congress silver was
melted at Warsaw to provide bullion for the dual denomi-
nation coinage. For this reason, it is scarcer than would
normally be the case. The copper (and perhaps the gold)
was left in circulation.
There was another Polish revolt in January 1863 but
this time the Poles were unable to seize the capital city of
Warsaw and the Mint continued to operate for the czarist
authorities. In 1865, however, with the revolt crushed for
more than a year, the Mint ended all coinage though a
few medals were apparently struck in 1866 and 1867. The
institution closed for good in 1868.
Novodels (restrikes) were made at Warsaw probably
as early as the 1840s though little has been published in
this field. In 1858 the Russian Treasury ordered a set of
copper coins while at other times private collectors, such
as the famous Count Emeric Hutten-Czapski, were able
to have restrikes made.
Because the Congress coinage is not well known, except
to specialists, there has been little activity among Western
collectors in recent years; since the fall of Communism
in Eastern Europe, however, Polish numismatists are
strongly interested in their own 19th century coinage.
The history behind the series, as well as the broad range
of metals and designs, indicate that in time this will be a
much more popular collecting field than today.
 Richard Giedroyc

PALESTINIANS CONSIDER DIGITAL

CURRENCY

Palestine Monetary Authority is considering a digital currency. The coin depicted here is unauthorized.

There is plenty of cash sitting in banks in Gaza and
the West Bank territories occupied by the Palestinian
National Authority. So, why is the Palestinian Monetary
Authority looking into a digital currency?
The region under the control of the PNA has been
called the State of Palestine since 2013. It is a Fatah-
controlled region as a consequence of the 1993-1995 Oslo
Accords. The region has been controlled by Israel since
the Six-Day war of 1967 despite the PNA’s attempts to
gain recognition as an independent state.
Under accords agreed to between Israel and the
Palestinians during the 1990s the Palestinians can’t create
their own currency system. Their economy primarily uses
the Israeli shekel, Jordanian dinar, and the U.S. dollar.
Israel manages the Palestinians’ taxes. The West Bank
has been subject to a 14-years blockade that has brought
its economy to near collapse, subjected to severe Israeli
restrictions and enduring four wars since 2008. Gaza is
under the jurisdiction of the Palestinian Authority, which
has limited administrative powers.
According to a June 24 report by news outlet Aljazeera,
“Palestinian banks are currently awash in shekels because
of an Israeli law prohibiting large cash transactions,
meant to crack down on money laundering. Israel also
limits how many shekels Palestinian banks can transfer
back into Israel monthly. As a result, they sometimes

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have to borrow to cover foreign exchange payments to
third parties and are stuck with a glut of Israeli bank
notes.”
Palestinian Monetary Authority Governor Feras
Milhem said there are two cryptocurrency studies taking
place to determine if perhaps a digital currency might
resolve this problem. A cryptocurrency would be used
“for payment systems in our country and hopefully with
Israel and others to use for actual payments,” according
to Milhem.
Milhem continued, “Our banks implement very strict
rules. They implement ‘know your client’ rules. In this
case we are not worried.”
There are serious questions if such a system is doable.
Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute Director
Raja Khalidi said, “The macroeconomic conditions
don’t exist to allow a Palestinian currency – digital or
otherwise – to exist as a means of exchange,” adding that
such a monetary system would “send a political signal to
show apparent appearance of monetary autonomy from
Israel.”
A June 24 Aljazeera news release adds, “The Palestinian
economy is inherently weak, constrained significantly by
Israeli limitations on the free flow of goods and people.
It relies heavily on donor money, and remittances from
Israel.”
Former Bank of Israel governor senior adviser Barry
Topf said of the idea, “It’s not going to replace the shekel
or the dinar or the dollar. It’s certainly not going to be a
MATERIAL SIGNATURE BYZANTINE
GOLD FIND
A “material signature” is the term archaeologists
are using to describe a recently discovered hoard of
Byzantine gold coins uncovered at the port of Caesarea
in Israel.
Archeologists explained, a material signature find
defines a historical period and related events that
historians and researchers could previously only con-
firm through written history. Other sources researched
for this article indicated material signature is part of
middle-range theory, a reference to linking human
behavior and natural processes to physical remains in an
archeological context. Archeological finds in the present
identify behaviors in the past, this being derived from
ethnoarchaeology and experimental research combined
with taphonomic processes.
Senior Curator and Researcher of the Israel
Antiquities Authority Dr. Robert Kool said of the
24 World Coin News / September 2021
store of value or a unit of accounting.”
The cryptocurrency idea began in 2019 when then
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh Raif
looked to insulate the Palestinian economy from Israeli
restrictions and political threats. Since that time analysts
have argued “the problem of the Palestinian economy
is not the currency but rather a complex economic and
political reliance on Israel.”
Coins and bank notes were issued for the Palestinian
Mandate between 1927 and 1946. Israel’s coin and bank
note currency system began in 1949 and has been changed
several times since then.
While none of them are recognized as legal tender
or have been used as such there have been several com-
memorative ‘coins’ issued in the name of the Palestinian
Authority. A 2010 Peace Dove 5-dinars coin struck in
Uncirculated and in Proof composed of 0.999 fine silver
or copper was produced by the Patrick Mint in Santa
Rosa, California. The coin was designed by coin dealer
Joseph Lang, whose initials appear on the obverse. The
Peace Dove obverse design is based on a drawing by Pablo
Picasso. The reverse includes the word ‘pattern’ in Arabic
and ‘essai.’
In 2014 silver-plated steel Peace Dove 5-dinar and
copper-nickel as well as Dome of the Rock silver-plated
steel 10-dinar coins were struck by a mint in China. The
numeral digit is missing on the 5 dinar. Neither denomi-
nation includes anything indicating the issue is either a
pattern or an essai. Lang’s initials appear on the 10 dinar.
Caesarea find, “What excites me most as an archae-
ologist and researcher of that period is our ability to
make the connection between this fantastical historical
depiction and an archeological find which is in fact a
material signature of that event. An event up until now
we only knew about through our written sources. Here
we have clear evidence of the way the people of the city
used every possible way to hide what little treasures they
had.”
Ancient and medieval gold coin finds are rare in
Israel. A find of Byzantine rather than Islamic coins is
even more unusual. Finds from this period in northern
Israel between Tel Aviv and Haifa are more likely to be
Fatimid dinars.
The Fatimid’s first appeared in ninth century North
Africa, gradually undermining the Aghlabid rulers of
the region. The Fatimid’s were unusual for their time,
not only employing military strength to gain territory,
but also using secret societies, propaganda, and dissimu-
lation. The zealot Assassins organization was supported
by the Fatimids. Fatimid political power is usually dated
from AD 910 (AH 297) in Egypt. By 970 the dynasty was
expanding its conquests into parts of Arabia, Palestine,
Syria, and Yemen.
The Crusaders seized coastal ports from the Fatimids
beginning in 1100. By the 1150s the Fatimids were pri-
marily confined to Egypt. In 1171 their caliphate ended,
having been defeated by Saladin.
Fatimid gold dinars and quarter dinars were more
commonplace during the Fatimid caliphate than were
coins composed of silver or copper. Their primary mints
were at Misr (Cairo), al-Mahdiyya, al-Mansuriyya, and
al-Iskandariyya (Alexandria).
this would make the coins
likely cup shaped scyphate
electrum histamenon
nomisma, electrum aspron
trachy
A detailed description of the Byzantine coins found
at Caesarea was not yet available at the time this arti-
COINS MAY HAVE BEEN A
SUPERSTITION OFFERING
It wasn’t the River Styx they were trying to cross. In
fact, it was the Aa River in what today is part of the
Netherlands where the coins were found. Considering the
coins appear to have been lost or buried randomly a study
of the 107 ancient Roman pieces had admittedly become
a mystery archaeologists now think they may have solved.
The Aa River rises near Nederweert in southeastern
Netherlands, flowing northwest through North Brabant.
The major population centers along the river are Asten,
cle was being written. Assuming the coins are of the
same period, 1100 to 1171, this would make the coins
likely cup shaped scyphate electrum histamenon nomi-
sma, electrum aspron trachy, or gold hyperpyron of
Alexius I Comnenus (1081-1118) or John II Comnenus
(1118-1143), each of whom aspired to re-establishing
Byzantine power in Asia Minor but whose attempts
were frustrated by the arrival of the armies of the First
Crusade. There were clashes between the crusaders and
the Byzantines as well as with the Fatimids.
According to a July 9 Greek Reporter news story,
“In the era the coins were used, Caesarea was a lively
and bustling port town, with lush gardens and orchards
lining the borders of the city. The city was under siege
by [the] Crusader king of Jerusalem, who conquered the
city over a 15-day period, cutting down its gardens and
orchards to build more supplies for his soldiers.”
The Greek Reporter article continues, “During the
apex of the battles, the Crusader’s forces were so over-
whelming to the city of Caesarea’s defenses that the
Caesareans abandoned their posts on the city’s walls,
hoping to find refuge from the onslaught inside the
center of the city. The Crusaders immediately scaled the
walls of Caesarea and opened the city gates in order for
their forces to invade the town. The Crusaders massa-
cred the city of Caesarea.”
The initial hoard of Byzantine gold coins was found
off the coast of Caesarea in what has been described as
“vessels.” The number of coins discovered had not been
announced at press time.
According to Greek Reporter information, “To the
archeologists’ delight, the inner surfaces of the vessels
revealed more rare Byzantine coins adhered to them.
Archaeologists believe that the citizens of Caesarea in
that era would cut their coins and hide them in order to
keep their treasures safe.”
Helmond, Veghel and ‘s-Hertogenbosch. All of these
towns were founded in early modern times.
The Romans, however, occupied the region two thou-
sand years ago. The area south and west of the Rhine
River was conquered between 57 BC and 53 BC by Julius
Caesar during the Gallic Wars. Beginning about 15 BC
what was known as the Lower Limes Germanicus, the
Rhine in what is today the Netherlands, was defended as
Rome’s northern frontier.
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 The area to the south was annexed first as part of
Gallia Belgica and later as Germania Inferior, both inte-
grated as part of the Roman Empire. Roman towns were
founded. Local tribes assimilated into the empire.
The region north of the Rhine remained outside of
Roman jurisdiction, however Nero Claudius Drusus
Germanicus (Drusus the Elder, 38-9 BC) appears to have
gained some influence over this area. The local Frisii
tribe would later provide Rome with auxiliary troops
as part of a treaty obligation. The Frisii relocated to
Flanders in 296 and vanish from history after that time.
The coins were found in late 2017 by amateur archae-
ologists Nico and Wim van Schaijk using a metal detec-
tor. The van Schaijks reported the find to the Portable
Antiquities of the Netherlands, an agency that catalogs
artifacts found within that country. The brothers reported
the coins were scattered over a large area.
Liesbeth Claes is one of the archaeologists who has
been studying the site and the find. Claes is an assistant
professor at Leiden University What the van Schaijks
reported suggested to Claes is that the coins were likely
“deposited by different people over a long period.”
The area where the coins were found is near Berlicum,
Michielsgestel. The site appears to have been a fording
point in the river in Roman times, although archaeolo-
gists studying the area admit they do not yet have evi-
dence the shallow area was used for fording for certain.
A document dated 1832 indicates there was a path cutting
across the river at the time the document was written.
According to Claes, “In the 1832 entry in the land
registry—one of the Netherlands’ oldest detailed maps—
my colleagues noticed that at that time there was a path
cutting across the river. Apparently, there was a ford on
this spot, where people could wade through the river.
Later, the ford fell into disuse. This information, together
UNCLIPPED MEDIEVAL COIN FIND
UNUSUAL
We are more likely to read about new bank note than
about coinage security devices today, but there was a time
prior to the widespread use of bank notes when coinage
security was tantamount.
The face value of bank notes is, of course, the primary
reason why today counterfeiters and other charlatans put
most of their efforts into altering or faking this form of
physical currency. The period of broken bank notes in
the United States was also the period when altering the
denominations on bank notes was at its height. Since
there were many different bank notes being issued it was
26 World Coin News / September 2021
with the find of the coins, convinced us that travelers in
Roman times brought offerings here for a safe crossing.
It may not have been a particularly rapidly flowing river,
but for traders in particular it was important to be able to
transport their goods safely to the other side. And there’s
also the fact that in ancient times rivers always had some
sacred connections.”
Archaeologists have suggested the coins could have
been offerings for a safe crossing in much the same way as
was the ancient Greek belief a coin placed in the mouth
of the deceased would be used to pay Charon the ferry-
man to carry that person’s soul over the River Styx into
the underworld.
Researchers concluded the Roman coins were offered
for safe crossing due to some superstition. The coins were
found individually and scattered, rather than buried as a
group. A majority of the coins depict military subjects
on the reverse, “which may echo the earlier local prac-
tice of placing war-related objects, such as axes, swords
and helmets, along rivers and other stretches of water,”
according to a July 9 Live Science article on the find. The
archaeological report was released three days earlier by
the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands.
All of the coins found so far were minted between 27
BC and AD 180. A bronze pendant from a horse harness
found in the same area was likely made between AD 120
and 300. The find includes four silver denarii and 103
bronze sesterces. Two bronze dupondii were later found
by dig site archaeologists. No gold aureii coins have been
discovered.
A soldier was paid 225 denarii per year during the
period in which the coins were likely lost or ‘sacrificed.’
It took four sestertii to equal one denarius. A dupondius
was worth between a fifth and an eighth of a denarius
during the same period.
difficult to be familiar with the denomination appear-
ing on many of them, thus making it easier to alter the
denominations appearing on them.
Coins were the focus of such individuals at a time
when coins were the primary form of hard currency.
While some unscrupulous individuals counterfeited coins,
others opted for shaving part of the edge off gold or
silver composition coins. The coins were then allowed to
re-enter circulation at a lighter weight yet appearing to be
at full face value. The clipped material was then used to
make more coins.
 Clipped coins were commonplace in medieval and early modern England and Ireland.
The so-called long cross appearing as a design element
on some hand hammered coins was meant to discourage
clipping. The long cross design extends the image of the
cross to the edge of the coin, while the earlier short cross
design does not. The short cross design coins that have
been modestly clipped are more likely to be altered, the
alteration not being detected unless the coin is weighed.
So many coins were clipped during 15th century
England and Ireland that those not clipped are much
scarcer. It is a collection of unclipped silver groats from
the reign of Henry VI (1422-1461) that were recently
donated to a library in County Armagh.
The unusual find of unclipped groats was discovered
near Tynan in County Armagh about 10 years ago by an
individual from Eastern Europe using a metal detector.
Northern Ireland metal detector laws allow that single
coin finds and “groups of coins lost one-by-one over a
period of time” not be considered to be treasure trove.
The exact location of this find or the context in which it
was found has not been able to be properly documented.
The groats were sold to coin collector Alan Dunlop at
an auction in 2010. It is Dunlop who is now donating the
find to the library.
Nic Wright is a member of the Numismatic Society of
Ireland who was interviewed by the British Broadcasting
Corporation for a June 26 report on the contribu-
tion.
According to Wright, “In this period, English con-
trol of Ireland really was centered on Dublin and
Carrickfergus, and not much further west than that. And
where English, Scottish and continental coins show up in
Ireland in this period, most of them have been clipped -
they have the outside ring of text removed which reduces
the weight of the coin.”
Wright continued, ““The daily wage of a skilled
longbowman at the time was between four and six pence
per day. I know if I lost my weekly wage while walking
through a wood, I’d be rather annoyed.”
Wright explained, “The person who found them con-
firmed that they had all come from a piece of woodland,
and that he’d visited the piece of woodland multiple times
but hadn’t found any more.”
According to Wright, “We [Wright and Dunlop] have
spoken to the Ulster Museum, who are the authority that
you’re supposed to contact for this material. We have
explained the context of how they were found, that the
intention of the person who bought them was to study
them, and then donate them to the Armagh Robinson
Museum, and so it was decided that there was no obvious
cause to pursue it under the Treasure Act.”
While groats of Henry VI are not rare, the condition
and the location of the find are unusual. Armagh is far
from what at the time was the English area of control.
The fact none of the find coins were clipped is of addi-
tional interest.
The medieval chronicle “Annals of Ulster” describes
Tynan as a religious settlement, possibly as early as 1072.
The city of Armagh is the ecclesiastical capital of the
island of Ireland.
The Armagh Robinson Library and museum was
founded in 1771 by Archbishop Richard Robinson, the
Church of Ireland’s most senior cleric as well as a coin
collecting enthusiast. The library is is the oldest public
library in Northern Ireland.
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 CROATIA COIN PROPOSAL CAUSES
PROTEST
Coins have always been a vehicle through which propagan-
da or political statements can be conveyed. Roman Emperor
Valerian (AD 253-260) issued a coin celebrating a victory over
the Persians, while in fact Valerian died in captivity following
his defeat at their hands.
Croatia is known for issuing coins with controversial ico-
nography. Croatia issued silver coins between 1260 and 1384
on which a marten appears accompanied by a six-pointed
Jerusalem star. Marten pelts were traded as money prior to
that time, however the marten symbol was a metaphor to levy-
ing taxes by the viceroys who issued the coin.
Between 1941 and 1945 during World War Two the
Independent State of Croatia existed, this being a Nazi puppet
regime that was responsible for the death of many Jews, gyp-
sies, and thousands of the regime’s political enemies. It was at
that time kuna-denominated coins and bank notes were issued.
It has been suggested the kuna may be a derivative of the
crown or kruna coin denomination used in Croatia during the
period Croatia had been occupied by the Austro-Hungarian
Empire, however kuna is also the word for a marten in the
Croatian language.
Modern independent Croatia became independent of what
had been communist Yugoslavia in 1991. Following indepen-
dence Croatia initially used the Yugoslavian dinar. Following
a two-year period of hyperinflation, the dinar denominated
currency was replaced with the kuna in 1994. The kuna was
chosen as the name for the new currency on short notice by
Croatian President Franjo Tudjman, allegedly on advice of
right-wing radicals within the ruling Croatian Democratic
Union.
The June 21, 1994 Los Angeles Times newspaper edito-
rialized, “Croatia’s new currency, the kuna, has managed in
a few short weeks to rekindle doubts about this country’s
commitment to democracy and human rights just as it was
disengaging itself from a diplomatically devastating campaign
for a Greater Croatia.” The same article referred to the kuna
as “political baggage.”
Zagreb University history professor and Jewish activist Ivo
Goldstein said, “Every time I open my wallet, I feel freshly
offended.”
The June 21, 1994 New York Times defended the new cur-
rency, editorializing: “The kuna has had a long and legitimate
history in Croatia. Its abuse by pro-fascist Croatia during
World War II does not disqualify it from further use.”
Despite the protests against the kuna and the check-
erboard shield appearing on Croatia’s flag and on other
national emblems these symbols have continued to be used.
A vignette of the checkerboard shield previously appeared on
Independent State of Croatia bank notes during World War
Two.
On July 21 the Hrvatska narodna banka or HNB Currency
28 World Coin News / September 2021
Croatia is once more claiming inventor Nikola Tesla as the theme for
euro coins over the protests of neighboring Serbia.
Committee announced it was proposing scientist Nikola Tesla
appear on some of the Croatian euro coins planned for when
the national currency is conjoined with that of the European
Union currency union. The choice of Tesla as a subject for
Croatia’s upcoming euro coins is controversial. Tesla was
born in Croatia, but ethnically Tesla was a Serb. He appears
on a 2006 Croatia 150-kuna commemorative. Several other
individuals considered for appearance on coins were reported
to have been rejected due to their loyalty to the unpopular
Yugoslav federation.
The final decision on what designs will appear on the
national side of Croatia’s euro coins will be made by the
National Council, followed by approval of the national gov-
ernment.
The July 21 Total Croatia News reported the HNB design
decision was based on a euro.hr online survey of 50,000 citi-
zens and a structured national survey of 1,000 individuals.
The proposed designs will feature Tesla on the 10-, 20-, and
50-cent euro coins, with the kuna on the 1 euro, and map of
Croatia on the 2 euro. The checkerboard heraldry is planned
to appear in the background on all coins.
The Narodna banka Srbije or Serbian National Bank wants
to claim Tesla as their own.. According to the Serbian bank
web site, “appropriate action would be undertaken with EU
institutions to point out how inappropriate the proposal is.”
Croatia’s central bank fired back, “Nikola Tesla was
selected as a motif for a euro coin on the basis of numerous
responses from citizens who value the genius of this inventor.”
Croatia Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said, “The fact
that Tesla, who was born in Croatia, was a Serb, we see as a
plus -- I don’t see how that could be a problem. If I was the
Serbian central bank, I’d say: bravo!”
 BULGARIA TO INTRODUCE EURO
The European Union’s cur- Bulgaria’s currency system con-
rency union is about to add sists of coins in denominations
a new member. The Action of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50
Plan to the National Plan stotinki first introduced in
for the Introduction 1999, a 1 lev that replaced
of the Euro in the a bank note of the same
Republic of Bulgaria value in 2002, and a
was approved by the 2 lev that likewise
Coordination Council replaced a bank note
for Preparation of the in 2015. The current
Republic of Bulgaria Bulgarian National
fo r E u ro z o n e Bank notes issued in
Membership at the denominations of 1,
end of June. 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50
The so-called leva were introduced
Eurozone in which in 1999, with a 100
a common currency leva added in 2003.
is used is currently Additional commemo-
comprised of 19 of the rative coins have been
27-member states of the issued but do not circulate.
European Union. Bulgaria’s A target date of January
commitment to adopt the sin- 2, 2024 for introduction of
gle European currency was reaf- the euro has been set by BNB
firmed in the Treaty of Accession of Governor Dimitar Radev and
the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania Minister of Finance Asen Vassilev.
to the European Union, after it was initially The Action Plan addresses operational
Bulgaria is seeking to join the
stated at the start of country’s EU member- activities and measures private and public
European Union’s currency union.
ship negotiations. organization as well as private citizens par-
Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007. The ticipating in the introduction of the euro
nation holds 17 seats in the European Parliament. Bulgaria need to do in preparation for adopting the EU coins and
held the revolving presidency of the EU council in 2018. bank notes.
Bulgaria, however, is not part of the Schengen Area. As According to a June 30 Bulgarian Newsroom press
such the nation is the only EU country that is not part of release, “The rules for recalculation of prices and other
the SA, a group of countries through which travel among values are defined, the procedures for cash exchange and
each other no longer requires a passport, visa, or has some for conversion of BGN deposits and loans with fixed
form of border control. In addition to this, the lev rather and variable interest rates are explained. The procedures
than the euro has until now continued to be the sole legal for the supply and distribution of euro bank notes and
tender currency for Bulgaria. coins are indicated, the necessary legislative changes are
Bulgaria has been attempting to align or replace its described. This document also includes the main principles
currency with that of the Eurozone for some time. Initially and stages of the information campaign aimed at raising
Bulgaria planned to adopt the euro in 2012, however the awareness of Bulgarian citizens about how to replace the
2008 global financial crisis known as the Great Recession lev with the euro, visual and security features of euro bank
sidelined the initial effort. Bulgaria failed to meet five notes and coins, consumer protection measures, and other
euro convergence economic criteria, pushing the target important issues related to the introduction of the euro.”
date for joining the currency union back to 2015. Further What wasn’t made clear through the Action Plan was
postponements followed. Finally, Bulgaria along with if Bulgaria would begin issuing euro coins and bank notes
Croatia joined the ERM II on July 10, 2020. The European of its own, and if so, when. The initial EU coins and bank
Exchange Rate Mechanism II or ERM II is meant to notes began circulating in 2002. It is known Bulgaria
reduce exchange rate variability and to achieve monetary anticipates a transition period in which both the lev and
stability. By joining the ERM II Bulgaria is allowed to the euro would be accepted as legal tender. The lev was
adopt the euro, although the nation is required to wait pegged to the German mark at the time Germany adopted
at least two more years and must still fulfill convergence the euro. Using the mark’s fixed exchange rate to the euro
criteria it had not yet met at that time. this values one euro to 1.95583 leva.

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 CANADIAN CONVENTION GOES
VIRTUAL
It takes a lot to stop a coin collector from continuing to
enjoy the hobby. The coronavirus pandemic may have done
a lot of damage, but it failed to prevent coin collectors
from continuing to pursue what they enjoy. While coin
shows have begun to cautiously re-open in the United
States, Canada has continued to be more cautious.
While this means coin shows in Canada were still
shuttered at the time this article was being writ-
ten, the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association
annual convention for 2021 was still planned to
convene—going virtual!
According to the RCNA web site, “With the
cancellation of our annual convention, due to
health concerns associated with the COVID-19
pandemic, the meeting will take place online
only.”
The RCNA is Canada’s equivalent to the
American Numismatic Association in the United
States. According to the RCNA web site, the orga-
nization is “a non-profit educational organization
formed in 1950 and incorporated by Canada Charter
in 1963. It has grown by leaps and bounds from an idea
of a few dedicated numismatists to become one of the
world’s largest numismatic associations. Although our
membership is predominantly located in Canada and the
United States of America, we do have members in many
The Royal Canadian Numismatic Association will be holding its annual
other countries around the world. They all have one com-
convention virtually due to the continuing danger from the coronavirus
mon interest and that is Canadian numismatics.”
pandemic.
According to RCNA information, “The 2021 RCNA
Convention will be held from Friday, July 16 to Saturday, ever many of the collector events were planned to be
July 25 online, as a series of virtual events using Zoom!” made available virtually. Among these are meetings of
The organization issues an annual convention medal. the Waterloo Coin Society, Newfoundland Numismatic
The pandemic may have forced the convention to go Enthusiasts, Canadian Association of Token Collectors,
virtual, but it hasn’t prevented the club from issuing this Canadian Banking Memorabilia Society, l’Association
annual medal. des Numismates Francophones du Canada, Canadian
According to RCNA information, “A theme (was) Tire Collectors Club, Canadian Errors and Varieties
developed by the RCNA’s medal committee in conjunction Numismatic Association, Canadian Association of Wooden
with our convention committee. During consultations, the Money Collectors, Canadian Centennial Collectors Club,
final design was chosen to evoke emotions of national and Canadian Paper Money Society.
pride and unity in the face of the devastating worldwide Four sessions of the RCNA Educational Symposium
COVID-19 pandemic. Canada’s iconic symbol, the Peace were also to be available virtually. Subjects to be presented
Tower, proudly flying the nation’s flag, is prominently were on ancient coins as art, collecting Canadian $1 bank
featured. The hands of the tower clock indicating 11:11 to note vignettes, the sign of the golden fleece, and Nova
honor those Canadians who have made the supreme sacri- Scotia exhibition medals.
fice. The eternal Centennial Flame, symbolic of Canadian As might be expected under the circumstances panel
unity, is in the foreground, representing our country – discussions open virtually to the public are on ‘How Our
Strong and Free – A Mari Usque Ad Mare. These two Hobby is Changing and a Post COVID-19 Forecast’ and
symbols of our national pride are in Ottawa, home to the ‘Collector’s Perspective on the State of Hobby and Post
Ottawa Numismatic Society, the intended host club of the COVID-19 Direction.’
RCNA 2021 Convention before the ongoing pandemic.” The RCNA general meeting, club delegates meeting,
Nothing was said of the convention continuing some and convention wrap up reception were also planned to be
form of virtual bourse or convention auction, how- held online.

30 World Coin News / September 2021

Kwangtung Specimens Put Heaton Quality
on Display
By Thomas Michael, Market Analyst
Both varieties of Hupeh Tael silver bullion coinage were offered in the
Heritage HKINF auction in June. This small inscription variety sold
for $144,000 while the scarcer large inscription variety brought a
stunning $360,000.
THE HERITAGE HKINF closed in late June and continued
the trend of offering glamorous rarities in stunning conditions.
The main focus was on Chinese coinage of the 19th century, with
great classics from various provinces including Fengtien, Chili,
Kirin, Kwangtung and Hupeh.
Included in the Heritage HKINF auction were many pat-
tern pieces from several states and eras of China’s history but
for this article I will keep to the business and proof strikes of
regular issue coins.
The Kwangtung offering was outstanding in quality. Of
particular interest were a pair of Heaton mint restrikes Y203
specimen dollar strike graded SP67 by PCGS and a specimen
trial strike 20 cents Y196 graded Sp63 by NGC. Each is so
stunning in quality of strike and eye appeal as to boggle the
mind.
One of two high ranking Heaton mint specimen strikes in the Heritage
HKINF auction, this Kwangtung Dollar realized $576,000 as the finest
known example.
On the other hand an extremely scarce circulation type
from Kwangtung, the Y195.1 10 cents with adjusted denomi-
nation as 7.2 Candareens, of which only a few are known,
stirred little interest in bidding. Though famously rare, this
example only graded VG with scratches.
It may have been a pocket piece, as the type never offi-
cially entered circulation lacking the approval of authorities in
Peking. But rarity alone does not carry enough weight these
days and this little gem went home with some very lucky col-
lector for a mere $3,840 with the juice.
The scarcest date of the Flower Basket Dollar of Kirin Province rarely
comes up at auction. This PCGS MS62 example of the Y183 1900 date
sold for $120,000.
There was a nice looking Kirin Flower Basket Dollar in the
Heritage HKINF sale. A scarce type and the toughest date the
1900 Flower basket is rarely encountered and most pieces are
circulated, while this example was PCGS MS62.
Though not the finest known grade, this coin may have
been the best grade available in the market. I am guessing
that someone walked away with a bargain at the final price
of $120,000.
The stalwart Kweichow 1949 Bamboo Dollar, rarer brother to the
famous Auto Dollar can be found in the Heritage HKINF auction in
exquisite condition. This Round Pavilion Window variety graded AU50
and realized a colossal $408,000 driven by the lofty grade for the
type.
Kweichow Province produced very little coinage and the
Republic era silver, brass and copper types are all highly
sought by collectors. This province produced both the Auto
Dollar in 1928 and the Bamboo Dollar in 1949. Both iconic
Chinese crowns with high demand and high prices. Finding
either one graded XF or better is quite a feat.
Heritage had this to say of the Bamboo Dollar offered in
the HKINF sale, “the Bamboo Dollar was produced amidst
the turbulent years of the 1940s, standing as the final issue
produced prior to the Communist victory in October of the
same year. Though this emission is more "commonly" encoun-
tered in lesser states of preservation, with neither NGC nor
PCGS certifying any above AU58, the present coin seems to
fly in the face of the lower grades often presumed for the type”
This is a very attractive coin and quite tightly graded. It has
the great eye appeal and a superior strike one looks for in any
silver crown. These factors must have been considered by the
bidder who took it home for a grand total of $408,000.
So much attention has been focused lately of the grand
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Several Hupeh issues were featured in the Heritage HKINF Auction,
with this Y126 50 Cents being the finest known of its type. Graded
MS66 by NGC this stunning coin brought a phenomenal $84,000.
auctions of 19th century Chinese coinage with their high
grades and ever rising prices that I feel obligated to remind
readers that the phenomenon has not been exclusive to that
area of our hobby. Coins of all areas of the world are realizing
fabulous prices, even for relatively common types so long as
they represent the highest possible grade known to exist for
that coin.
It’s a very logical process and a reliable one for collectors
of past eras. Buy the best possible coins in terms of grade and
appreciation will naturally follow. Previously, collectors had
also centered in on rarities in high grades as they worked to
build cohesive collections of coinage they loved.
Now however, we are seeing commonly traded types
bringing astronomical prices for the finest known example.
Even the second or third finest of a type are bringing greatly
elevated prices, endorsing a collector/investor approach to
building the classic collection with a mid towards substantial
appreciation.
The proof strike of this famous Austrian single date type has
increased its value over three times in PR 62 from $11,000 to $33,000
in just under three years during the pandemic buying surge.
A great example of this trend can be seen in the well-
loved Austrian 100 corona of 1908 commemorating the 60th
Anniversary of the reign of Franz Joseph I. This gold coin
is quite common in circulated grades, much tougher in mint
state grades and extremely scarce in proof.
While it’s reclining figure of Fame resting in the clouds is
certainly an iconic design, the mintage of 16,000 has made the
circulation strike pretty much bullion or at least investment
gold in status. A nice looking AU or a low end MS grade
makes this type collectible in a range from about $3,500 to
$5,000.
We don’t know the mintage for the proof issue however
and attractive examples of any proof of the type are rising
in price quickly. A quick look back to the beginning of pan-
demic awareness reveals a PR62 selling at Heritage in January
32 World Coin News / September 2021
2019 for $15,000. In August 2019 Heritage sold a PR62
for $10,800. In January 2020, three PR62 examples passed
through Heritage for prices from $11,100 to $14,400.
A year later a PR62 example realized $24,000 through
Heritage. May brought $32,400 for another PR62 and in
the Heritage HKINF auction a PR62+ brought $33,600. In
essence, we’ve seen PR62 examples of the Lady in the Clouds
increasing tri-fold in about two and a half years during pan-
demic buying.
The bulk of known proof strikes for the 1908 100 corona
grade out at PR61, PR62 and PR63, with just a handful grad-
ing PR64. One PR64 example sold in January 2021 through
Heritage for $66,000. But the lone known PR65 realized
$70,500 in 2017, leaving us to wonder what that finest known
of the type would bring at auction in 2021.
Both historically and numismatically unique, these large essai pieces
of the classical French Indo-China 1931 Piastre found a new home for
$19,200 as a set. Notice the small inscription at the edge below the
bust.
A pair of 53 millimeter uniface essais for the popular
1931 Piastre of French Indo-China appeared in the Heritage
HKINF auction. These were a gift from artist Lindauer to
French politician François Piétri, as detailed in the compact
outer edge inscription, making them both historically and
numismatically extremely interesting, as well as unique.
I was very pleased to see that these items were sold together
in a single lot for historical preservation. They realized a
respectable $19,200 including buyer’s fees and should be the
centerpiece of their new French colonial collection home.
by $24,000, due to its scarce variety status, to close for
$132,000.
Several excellent Republic of China types came up in the
Heritage HKINF auction. A Yuan Shih-kai copper pattern of
the well-known design from 1914 realized $99,000. A lovely
toned Li Yuan-hung Dollar, Y321, without hat type grading
MS66 realized $72,000. There are a few MS66’s of this type
that have appeared in the market, but population reports from
NGC and PCGS indicate there are no examples in higher
grade than that.
Two Li Yuan-hung Y320’s, the with hat type, also were

Two examples of the Li Yuan-hung Dollar of the Republic of China
were offered in the Heritage HKINF auction. This MS64 beat out a
toned MS65 by $24,000, due to its scarce variety status, to close for
$132,000.
sold by Heritage at the HKINF auction. The first was toned
and graded MS65. It brought $108,000. However, the second
example, graded MS64 with a blazing white appearance,
closed higher at $132,000. The second example was a scarce
variety lacking the crossbar in the H of CHINA. Heritage
noted that the last time this variety appeared for sale in similar
technical quality was in the 2008 Norman Jacobs collection
sale.
In the scheme of things the Fengtien Dollar, Y87, Year 25 (1899) is a
scarce date of a rare type. Factor in grade rarity and eye appeal and
this example, in NGC AU55 realized a stunning $57,600.
From Chili comes this exceptional grade rarity, a Pei Yang Arsenal
mint Y73.3 Dollar of Year 34 (1908) judged to be MS66 by NGC. This
immaculate example of the short central spine variety advanced to
$43,200.
Some of the many highlights of Chinese provincial coinage
offered good insight to the structural relationships between
types. For instance, there were three Chili Dollars; a Y65.1
Year 23 (1897) in MS62 realized $105,000 and two Y73.1 Year
34 (1908) Dollars in MS66 and MS64 which realized $43,200
and $28,800 respectively. All of these prices float way above
the most recent Standard Catalog of World Coins values, as
one would expect, given the age of the current editions and the
limitation of space for various grades. However, to bring your
book up to date in the MS60 top grade listed you would want
to multiply each of these by about the same factor of fifteen.
Sound structures, exploding levels.
For classic Chinese fantasy issues there is even more to
learn.
A scarce Kuang-hsü Fantasy Tael of 1885 grading MS62 realized
$23,400. It’s a strong confirmation of the rise in value for well-
preserved Chinese Fantasy coinage of this period.
In the ten years since publication of the 6th edition of
Unusual World Coins, prices for Chinese fantasy coinage have
risen at a steady pace rivaling that for traditional 19th century
coinage of provincial China. The trend towards great desire
for the highest possible grade has also been running parallel
in both areas.
We have reported on several big auctions of classic 19th
and 20th century Chinese rarities since the fall of 2020, each
breaking records right and left. Most of these sales are now
taking place in Beijing, Hong Kong and Macau, where com-
petition can draw on all areas of the world through internet,
phone and live bidding.
This very refined version of the Empress Lun Yu Fantasy Tael of 1885
is the UWC X197 and Kann B14. It realized $18,000 in AU58.
Empress Lun Yu Fantasy Tael of 1885 is the UWC X197
and Kann B14. It realized $18,000 in AU58.
However, in most previous auctions we have seen very
little in the way of Chinese fantasy coinage. We know prices
have surged since 2011 when the last UWC went to the press
and the question of how much was answered in the Heritage
HKINF auction which closed at the end of June.
Two classic Chinese fantasy designs were represented in
the sale and both were high grade, with good eye appeal. Both
were Taels from the 1885 types; one struck for Kuang-hsü
grading NGC MS62 and the other for Empress Lun Yu grad-
ing NGC AU58. They realized $23,400 and $18,000 respec-
tively, with the juice.
The next big world coin sale for Heritage should be their
ANA offering, though there will be several online sales in the
interim. Visit their website at www.coin.ha.com to see what’s
happening, set up an account, search or research and of
course to bid on the coins you love.
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Rare Coins Continue to Trend
The following is a press release from Stephen Album
Rare Coins.
STEPHEN ALBUM RARE COINS held its Internet Auction
10 on June 28, 2021 at its offices in Santa Rosa, Calif. The
auction exceeded expectations, with a total hammer price of
$213,000 (including buyer’s fees) for 1000 lots, and a sell-
through rate of 93.8 percent. The number of bidders grew by over
30 percent compared to the previous Internet Auction 9 held in
April, resulting in a new record for the firm.
Nearly half of the auction consisted of world coins
graded by PCGS. There were some shocking sales results
as many items went for multiples of their pre-sale esti-
34 World Coin News / September 2021
mates, including the following (prices exclude buyer’s
fees):
Company CFO Paul Montz was happy with the results.
“Many items went for really eye-opening numbers. There
will be some catalog prices in great need of updating.”
The firm is currently taking consignments for future
internet and signature auctions.
Please visit www.stevealbum.com for more informa-
tion.
AR rupee, Chengdu mint, ND (1902-1911),
Y-3.1, L&M-360, Szechuan-Tibet trade issue,
small portrait of the Chinese emperor Guang Xu
without collar, derived from the British Indian
rupee of Queen Victoria // horizontal rosette at
center, PCGS graded AU53. Estimated for $150 to
$250. Realized $6,000.
Kuang Hsu, 1875-1908, AE 10 cash, ND (1902-05),
Y-122, full reverse brockage error! cleaned, PCGS
graded EF details, RR. Estimated for $250 to $350.
Realized $3,750.
Artex Restrike: Miklós Horthy, regent, 1920-1944,
AR 5 pengo, 1929-BP, KM-X12.1, St. Ladislav (Szent
Laszlo) on horseback medallic issue, without initials
U.P. (utanvert probaveret), PCGS graded Proof 66.
Estimated at $100 to $150. Sold for $2,400.
Khalid bin Muhammad al-Qasimi, 1965-1972,
AR riyal, 1970/AH1389, KM-2, The Mona Lisa, a
fantastic quality example! PCGS graded Proof 69
DCAM. Tied for 'top pop' and none graded higher at
PCGS. Estimated at $100 to $150. Realized $2,200.
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piastres, 1937/AH1356,
KM-368, a lovely quality
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Anonymous, ca. 2nd century

BC, AE rectangular unit
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lovely example, VF-EF.
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36 World Coin News / September 2021

150 Years with Manitoba in the
Confederation
By Tom Michael

THOUGH DELAYED DURING the pan-

demic, both the celebration and coin release for
the 150th Anniversary of Manitoba’s entry in to
the Confederation has come to pass. A 2 ounce
silver proof denominated $30, the Manitoba
150 coin is classic in its reverse design, adapted
from Raymond Taylor’s design for the 1970
Manitoba Centennial dollar struck in nickel. Yet
it’s cutting edge in the obverse, which features a
laser engraved background for Arnold Machin’s
Queen Elizabeth II bust. Look closely and you
can see the background is made up of Manitoba
150 logos.
“The year 2020 marked 150 years since
the Manitoba Act received royal assent, pav-
ing the way for Manitoba to become Canada’s
f ifth province. Manitoba 150 “United in
Celebration – Unis dans la fête” emphasizes
that our province is in the heart of the coun-
try, uniting the east and the west. The unbro-
ken line of the logo represents our unity and
the strong connection we feel to our home,
uniting us as Manitobans. We are thrilled that
the Mint is re-releasing the Centennial coin,
depicting the Manitoba Crocus, while also
now incorporating the Manitoba 150 logo,
to mark our sesquicentennial in 2020.” Brad
Robertson, Chief of Protocol and Manitoba
150 Committee Member.
“The Manitoba 150: United in Celebration
coin, showcasing our provincial flower, the
prairie crocus, is particularly meaningful
in these challenging times, “ said Monique
LaCoste and Stuart Murray, co-chairs of The
Manitoba 150 Host Committee. “Just as the
crocus bursts through the soil each year after
a typical prairie winter to thrive and bring the
promise of a new day, so too will Manitoba
face the future with hope, resilience, and a
spark of joy”
“This coin celebrates an important chap-
ter in Canadian history,” said Marie Lemay,
President and CEO of the Royal Canadian
Mint. “The Mint and its employees are proud
to take part in celebrating Manitoba, with
Winnipeg being home to our state-of-the-art
facility where Canadian circulation coins
have been produced since 1976.”
Limited to a mintage of 2,500, the 2020
dated, but 2021 released Manitoba 150: United
in Celebration $30 fine silver coin retails for
about $200. Check the Royal Canadian Mint United in Celebration Obverse + Reverse – Honoring Manitoba’s past and looking
website at www.mint.ca for availability and towards its future, this $30 silver proof from the Royal Canadian Mint serves as both
to look through other coin releases from this a keepsake for and commitment to Canada’s fifth province.
minting giant.

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The Most Terrifying Coin Ever!
By Mark Benvenuto

The Ravana King of Demons coin is quite thick, providing depth to bring the many layers of arms and heads of the King of Demons to life.

NOT TOO MANY coins can make us jump out of our

skin when we look at them, but the newest offering from
the Cook Islands might qualify. Ravana, king of the
demons in the Hindu pantheon, is the subject of the new-
est issue from the Islands, and presents a visage fierce
enough to keep many of us up at night.
There won’t be all that many kings of the demons
haunting collections, as this coin has a limit of 500 pieces,
each of which is numbered as it leaves the Royal Mint.
The obverse sports the familiar image of Queen Elizabeth
II, states “Cook Islands,” gives the date, and provides The obverse of this coin is
indication of a face value of $20. But since this issue is simple, with Queen Elizabeth’s
made of gilded silver, the cost will always be significantly likeness, the coin’s value, and
higher than any face value. The reverse is the demon king, the date.
shown with nine faces and almost all of the twenty arms
he is reputed to have.
Ravana’s place in Hinduism is one of conflict with the
god Vishnu, as he appears in the 7th reincarnation, as the
hero Rama. Since Ravana stole Rama’s wife, according
to the Sanskrit writings, it’s no big leap to see that the
two would get to a major fight. Despite having plenty of
weaponry for his twenty hands, Ravana ends up taking a
mortal wound from one of Rama’s arrows. Good wins this
round of the greater fight between good and evil.
For the collector who wants the entire series of which
the King of Demons is a part, last year the issue was the
Madonna of Bruges, the original of which was sculpted
in marble by none other than Michelangelo, and most
recently made famous in the movie “The Monuments A closeup shows the
Men,” where it is retrieved from Nazi looters. The year impeccable craftmanship. The
before that it was Lord Ganesha, and in 2018 it began King of Demons had multiple
with Shakyamuni Buddha, making three of the four coins heads and arms, which can
in the series images from the great, eastern religions. All be seen on this coin. No detail
have low mintages, and some hunting might be in order to was lost between the many
chase down an entire set. faces, and the king’s attire.

38 World Coin News / September 2021

Trick of the Illusion Bridge
By Tom Michael

A coin with a perspective, the Illusion Bridge 20 Francs teaches a fine lesson of life – no one gets younger and the past remains out of sight behind us
as we progress forward in life.

IN THE NARROWEST sense of the word,

an illusion is simply a trick. But an illusion of
the eyes or an optical illusion is a little more
complex. Sometimes our eyes see an illusion in
depth perception or contrasts can make us see The Illusion Bridge card
things in different ways. Geometrical shapes are cover packaging offers
often used to create illusions in art and a three a view of the original
dimensional illusion can be established with painting on which the 20
colors. Francs coin was based.
I think the child in each of us enjoys being
tricked as much as we enjoy being scared. So it
is not surprising that the Swiss Mint embarked
on a coin illusion project with Swiss artist
Sandro Del-Prete.
Del-Prete has a serious canon of work in this
arena. In fact he coined a word for his artistic
optical illusion work, “illusorism”. A popular
example of this illusorism is displayed in his oil
painting “The Bridge of Life”, which was used
as the model for the silver 20 francs issued in
2021 by the Swiss Mint.
One of the most interesting observations
Del-Prete has made of this painting is, “The
people are perpetually moving forward, towards
the observer, and are never seen from behind.
They are always heading towards the end of life. As no one gets age of 19,000.
younger as time passes, no one can be seen from behind either. The Swiss Mint also offered a very nice educational card
This contains and illustrates one of the secrets of the universe: cover package housing the BU piece. This was issued at $43.50,
Where is the past? Where is the present? Where is the future?” but the mint no longer has stock. You can find them for $55 on
The Illusion Bridge coin was produced in .835 fine silver at a eBay as of this writing. Another special package had an artist
weight of 20 grams and a diameter of 33 millimeters. The proof signed card, with only 250 sets offered at under $80. This too
sells for about $65 and carries a mintage of 4,750 pieces, while sold out on the mint website pretty quickly, but we’ve seen it on
the brilliant uncirculated strike is for sale at $32.50, with a mint- eBay for about $100 recently.

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The Eternal Army, the Terracotta Warriors
By Mark Benvenuto

The copper and silver editions of this coin both sport incredible detail with the chariot drawn by four horses on the obverse, and three terracotta
warriors on the reverse. The warriors include detailing on their armor, and each face is different, just as the warriors themselves.

WHEN YOU ARE the emperor, you pretty much can get what
you want. Emperor Qin Shihuang, China’s first, wanted his
army to accompany him to the next life – and he got it.
The terracotta warriors – sometimes called the terracotta
army – rank as one of the greatest archaeological
finds the world has ever seen, an army made and
buried with their emperor. The size and scope
of this burial site is enormous, and the work
that went into creating it for the emperor is
equally impressive. Not only does the site
cover a whopping 20 square miles, but each
terracotta warrior appears to be distinct in
facial features from the others. It appears
that they were modeled from real, living sol-
diers of the emperor, by skilled artisans who
must indeed have been working overtime!
Recently, the Cook Islands have issued a
copper $1 piece commemorating this ancient
army, featuring Queen Elizabeth, as well one
of the chariots of the army on the obverse, and
a stunning image of three of the eight thou-
sand warriors on the reverse. Weighing in at an
impressive 50 grams – more than an ounce – these
big copper pieces have been minted in proof-like
condition and have been made in an ultra-high relief.
Fortunately for us, while the Cook Islands have
released more than one version of this coin commemorating
the terracotta warriors, they have not been as complete as the
sculptors of ancient China, and have not produced 8,000 coins,
one for each warrior!
The copper $1 piece is an impressive commemorative, but for The 3-ounce silver coin highlights one of the warriors on the reverse,
creating a beautiful pop of color.

40 World Coin News / September 2021

 The small half gram gold coin has a much simpler design, with Queen Elizabeth on the obverse, and two terracotta warriors on the back. Despite the
smaller size, these coins still show impressive detail.

The CIT Terracotta

Warriors coins can
be found in copper,
silver, bimetallic, or
a smaller half gram
gold coin.

those among us who have an affinity for bullion coins, the ter- one of these beauties as the warriors did to get themselves re-
racotta warriors can be had as a one-ounce silver piece as well. discovered.
If this doesn’t qualify as big enough for
our tastes, there is also a 3-ounce silver
piece offered, with a rose gold high- BUYING - SELLING
lighted area on the central warrior on the
reverse. And interestingly, there is also a US & Foreign
1/2-gram gold piece of the same design. Autographs, Coins, Stamps,
This last coin may be small, but it enables Paper Money, Medals,
even collectors of limited means to obtain Documents, Postal History,
some gold, as 1/2-gram won’t cost all that Estates, Collections.
much. We buy it all.
This copper commemorative from the Call, write or
Cook Islands has an official mintage just come on down.
total of only 5,000 coins, which might Carl Burnstein
make it tough to find. But patience and 40 West 25th Street, Suite 127
New York, NY 10010
some hunting will pretty much guarantee LM 1280 Phone: (212) 352-1434
that we don’t have to wait as long to find Wednesday-Sunday 1-6 p.m. or by Appointment

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Show Calendar
For complete show listings visit NumisMaster.com
The World Coin News club show and commercial events calendar is a guide to events with a
focus for world-coin collectors. Domestic events scheduled up to 10 weeks in advance of the
issue date and foreign events up to six months in advance are listed. Abbreviations used: “A”
– Admission charge; “T” – number of tables; “F” – Table fee; “N/A” – not available. Other data
required for submitting a listing: name and address of show site, and name and address of
bourse chairman or other contact person.
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2-4 OH, Dublin. Ohio State Coin Show. Embassy
Suites, 5100 Upper Metro Place. SH: Fri.
10-6; Sat. 10-5. SP: Central Ohio Numismatic
Association. A: $4. T: 95. Patty Cass. PH: 614-
571-2745 or pcass@columbus.rr.com.
Sep 4 TN, Knoxville. Knoxville Coin & Currency
Show. Rothchild Catering & Conference Center,
8807 Kingston Pike. SH: 9-4. A: Free. T: 20. F:
$65. Robert Bruner. PH: 865- 660-8692 or bea-
vercreekcoins@gmail.com.
Sep 5 MA, Dedham. First Sunday Stamp and Coin
Show. Holiday Inn, 55 Ariadne Rd. SH: 9-4.
SP: Edward Donegan. A: Free. T: 35. F: $65.
Edward Donegan, 210 North Central Street, East
Bridgewater, MA, 02333-1738. PH: 508- 631-
1423 or etdonegan@hotmail.com.
Sep 9-11 PA, Gettysburg. Fall National Battlefield
Coin Show. Eisenhower Hotel Ballroom, 2634
Emmitsburg Road. SH: Fri. 9am - 6pm, Sat. 9am
- 3:30pm. A: Free. T: 100. Michael Dixon, P.O. box
1574, Frederick, MD, 21702. PH: 301- 788-6232.
Sep 11 MN, Grand Rapids. 12th Annual Fall Coin
& Currency Show. Timberlake Lodge, 144 SE
17th St.. SH: 10-4. SP: Northern Lakes Coin &
Currency Club. A: Free. T: 32. F: $70. Ken Olson.
PH: 218- 244-9299 or kolson57@paulbunyan.
net.
Sep 12 AZ, Chandler. Camelback Collectibles Coin
and Stamp Show. American Legion Post 35,
2240 W Chandler Blvd. SH: 8-2. A: Free. Bill
Jernigan. PH: 480- 227-3604 or xaviercoins.
bill@gmail.com.
Sep 12 AZ, Phoenix. Camelback Collectibles Coin
Show. El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium, 552 N 40th
St.. SH: 8-2. A: Free. Bill Jernigan. PH: 480- 227-
3604 or xaviercoins.bill@gmail.com.
Sep 12 MD, Annapolis. The Annapolis Coin &
Currency Show. The Elk Lodge #622, 2 Pythian
Drive. SH: 9am-4:30pm. A: Free. T: 30. Carl Earl
Ostiguy, PO Box 92, Savage, MD, 20763. PH:
443- 623-7025 or ceocoins@icloud.com.
Sep 12 MN, Bloomington. Bloomington Coin and
Currency Show. Bloomington Crowne Plaza, 3
Appletree Sq.. SH: 9-4. SP: Antique Coins. A:
Free. T: 25. David. PH: 651- 269-5846 or hunt-
4coins@yahoo.com.
Sep 12 NY, Albany. CDCDA Coin & Hobby Show.
Polish Community Center , 225 Washington Ave.
Ext. SH: 11am - 4pm. SP: Capital District Coin
Dealers Association. A: $2. F: $65. Ron Pugh,
PO Box 2081, Scotia, NY, 12302. PH: 518- 372-
3611 or rpugh2@nycap.rr.com.
Sep 12 NY, Jamestown. Jamestown Coin Show.
Celoron Legion Post 777, 26 Jackson Avenue.
SH: 10-3:30. SP: Jamestown Coin Club. A: Free.
T: 30. F: $45. Steve Hatfield. PH: 716- 397-5613
or steves.hillbilly.heaven@gmail.com.
Sep 17-18 PA, Harrisburg. Harrisburg Coin Show.
Scottish Rite Entertainment Complex, 2701 N
Third St.. SH: Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-5. A: Free. T: 70.
www.harrisburgcoinclub.com
Sep 18 TX, Beaumont. Beaumont Coin Club Show.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 3950 Walden Rd.
(I-10 South),. SH: 9-5. SP: Beaumont Coin Club.
A: $2. T: 20. F: $80. RL Farrow, PO Box 1964,
Beaumont, TX, 77704. PH: 281- 731-1355 or
rl59apache@gmail.com.
Sep 18-19 CO, Longmont. FRCC Fall Show. Boulder
County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd.. SH: Sat.
9-5; Sun. 9-3. SP: FRCC. A: Free. T: 63. F: $125.
Ken Davis. PH: 303- 772-6706 or krdavis334@
msn.com.
Sep 18-19 OR, Grants Pass. 55th Annual Coin,
Currency, and Token Show. Josephine County
Fairgrounds, Redwood Hwy. SH: Sat 10-5; Sun
9-3. SP: Caveman Coin Club. A: Free. T: 25.
F: $125. Jack Smith. PH: 541- 761-7757 or
jbsmith54@msn.com.
Sep 19 IL, Oakbrook Terrace. Oakbrook Terrace Coin
Show. Holiday Inn, 17W350 22nd Street. SP:
N.O.I.S.E.. A: Free. T: 45. F: $65. Joe. PH: 815-
479-0350 or noisecoinshowillinois@gmail.com.
Sep 19 MN, South Saint Paul. South Saint Paul
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numismatics@aimmedia.com
Monthly Coin Show. UFCW Local 1189, 266
Hardman Ave. No. SH: 9-4. SP: Antique Coins.
A: Free. T: 30. David. PH: 651- 269-5846 or hunt-
4coins@yahoo.com.
Sep 19 NJ, Clifton. World Money Show. Recreation
Ctr., 1232 Main Ave.. SH: 9-4:30. A: Free. T: 45.
F: $75. Andrew Levy. PH: 516- 859-7829 or coin-
guy176@icloud.com.
Sep 19 NY, Cheektowaga. BNA Monthly Coin &
Stamp Show. Knights of Columbus Hall, 2735
Union Road. SH: 10am - 3pm. SP: Buffalo
Numismatic Association. Ed Hammond. PH: 607-
368-2617 or elhammond5969@yahoo.com.
Sep 19 NY, Cheektowaga. BNA Monthly Coin &
Stamp Show. Knights of Columbus Hall, 2735
Union Road. SH: 10am - 3pm. SP: Buffalo
Numismatic Association. David Tortorice. PH:
716- 873-4280 or www.the-bna.com.
Sep 19 OH, Toledo. Blue Ribbon Coin & Card Show.
Saint Clements Hall, 3030 Tremainsville Rd..
SH: 9-3. Harold Laramie. PH: 419- 654-0656 or
blueribboncoinshow.weebly.com.
Sep 25 MO, Joplin. Route 66 Coin, Gold, and Silver
Show. Continental Banquet Center, 2802 N.
Range Line Rd. SH: 9-4. SP: In God We Trust
LLC. A: Free. T: 20. F: $75. Dave Sorrick. PH:
620- 423-6600 or ddsorrick@yahoo.com.
Sep 25-26 NC, Hickory. Carolina Coin Show. Hickory
Metro Convention Center, 1960 13th Ave. Drive
SE. SH: Sat. 10-5:30;Sun. 10-3:30. A: Free.
Clayton Brewer. PH: 910- 574-4635 or jimmys-
coin@yahoo.com.
Sep 26 FL, Greenacres. Palm Beach Coin Club’s
Monthly Coin Show. American Polish Club, 4725
Lake Worth Road. SH: 9am - 3pm. SP: Palm
Beach Coin Club. A: Free. T: 50. Tony Swicer,
PO Box 5823, Lake Worth, FL, 33466. PH: 561-
964-7236.
Sep 26 IL, Collinsville. Metro East Coin & Currency
Club 39th Annual Spring Coin Show. American
Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia St.. SH: 9-3.
SP: The Metro East Coin & Currency Club of
Collinsville, IL. A: Free. T: 36. F: $50. Rich Rettle.
PH: 618- 977-3145 or metroeastcoin@mail.com.
Sep 26 IL, Pekin. Moose Lodge, 2605 Broadway Rd.
SH: 9-3. SP: Tazewell Numismatic Society. A:
Free. T: 40. F: $45. Steve Rassi. PH: 309- 263-
0739 or Jeff Pollitt, PH: 309- 360-6802.
Sep 26 NJ, Old Bridge. Old Bridge Coin, Paper
Money, and Collectibles Show. Old Bridge First
Aid & Rescue Squad Bldg., 200 Marlboro Rd.
& Ferris Rd.. SH: 8-2. A: Free. T: 24. Matt
Sulikowski. PH: 732- 740-4604 or PH: 732- 290-
9090 or matski47@ail.com.
Sep 26 NY, Depew. Coin, Stamp, Postcard, &
Collectibles Show. Polish Falcon Hall, 445
Columbia Ave.. SH: 10-3. SP: GDK Coins. A:
Free. T: 60. Peter Cappa, 1380 French Rd.,
Depew, NY, 14043. PH: 716- 656-8080 or gdk-
coins@yahoo.com.
Sep 26 OH, Cincinnati. Greenhills Classic Coin,
Stamp, and Jewelry Show. American Legion
Post 530, 11100 Winton Rd.. SH: 10-3:30. SP:
Numismania of Ohio. A: Free. F: $42. Colonel
(Ret) Jim Huffman, PO Box 24, Plain City, OH,
43064. PH: 937- 901-2110 or numismaniaofo-
hio@gmail.com.
Sep 26 PA, Zelienople. North Hills Coin Club 15th
Annual Coin Show. American Legion Post 474,
1 mi. off I-79 exits 87 & 88. SP: North Hills Coin
Club. A: Free. T: 40. Robert Foley. PH: 412- 915-
7168 or bobrfoley@yahoo.com.
Sep 30-Oct 2 CO, Denver. Denver Coin Expo.
National Western Complex-Expo Hall, 4655
Humboldt St.. Neal Hatgi. PH: 720- 773-1175.
OCTOBER
Oct 1-3 MD, Ocean City. Ocean City Maryland Coin
and Currency Show. Convention Center, 4001
Coastal Hwy. & 40th St.. SH: Fri. 12pm-4:30pm;
Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 9am-4pm. A: Free. T: 60.
Carl Earl Ostiguy, PO Box 92, Savage, MD,
20763. PH: 443- 623-7025 or ceocoins@icloud.
com.
Oct 2 TN, Knoxville. Knoxville Coin & Currency Show.
Rothchild Catering & Conference Center, 8807
Kingston Pike. SH: 9-4. A: Free. T: 20. F: $65.
Robert Bruner. PH: 865- 660-8692 or beaver-
creekcoins@gmail.com.
Oct 3 IL, Milan. Quad City Coin Show. The Camden
Center, 2701 1st St East. SH: 9-4. SP: Quad City
Coin Club. A: Free. T: 64. qcboard@qccoinclub.
comwww.quadcitycoinclub.org
Oct 3 MA, Dedham. First Sunday Stamp and Coin
Show. Holiday Inn, 55 Ariadne Rd. SH: 9-4.
SP: Edward Donegan. A: Free. T: 35. F: $65.
Edward Donegan, 210 North Central Street, East
Bridgewater, MA, 02333-1738. PH: 508- 631-
1423 or etdonegan@hotmail.com.
Oct 3 MN, Bloomington. Bloomington Coin and
Currency Show. Bloomington Crowne Plaza, 3
Appletree Sq.. SH: 9-4. SP: Antique Coins. A:
Free. T: 25. David. PH: 651- 269-5846 or hunt-
4coins@yahoo.com.
Oct 3 OH, Gallipolis. OH-KAN Coin Club. Quality Inn,
N. Route 7. SH: 10-3. SP: OH-KAN Coin Club. A:
Free. T: 20. F: $35. Bob Graham. PH: 740- 972-
6040 or ruthgizmo@frontier.com.
Oct 3 PA, West Chester. West Chester Coin Show.
Quality Inn & Suites, 943 South High St. SH:
10-4. SP: West Chester Coin Club. A: Free. T: 25.
F: $80. Tony DeBello. PH: 610- 662-8768.
Oct 3 PA, West Chester. West Chester Coin Show.
Quality Inn & Suites, 943 South High St. SH:
10-4. SP: West Chester Coin Club. A: Free.
Anthony DeBello. PH: 610- 662-8768 or wccoin-
club@yahoo.com.
Oct 3 WI, Brookfield. MNS Milwaukee Coin &
Currency Show. Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield
Hotel, Brookfield Ballroom 375 S. Moorland
Rd.. SP: Milwaukee Numismatic Society. A: $2.
Chris Kantak. PH: 414- 531-0366 or cakantak@
gmail.com.
Oct 7-9 KY, Louisville. Louisville & Kentucky State
Numismatic Association 61st Annual Coin Show.
Hilton Garden Inn, 2735 Crittenden Dr. SH: Thurs
1-5:30; Fri 10-5:30; Sat 10-4:30. A: Free. T: 100.
F: $175. Mike Dingeldein. PH: 502- 608-4351 or
mikeding1957@gmail.com.
Oct 8-10 CA, Walnut Creek. Contra Costa Coin &
Colectables Show. Elks Lodge, 1475 Creekside
Dr.. SH: Fri. 12-6; Sat. 10-16; Sun. 10-4. A: $4,
children under 12 Free. Larry Casagrande. PH:
925- 683-1180 or info@diablocoinclub.org.
Oct 9 MO, Hannibal. 12th Annual Mark Twain Area
Coin Show. American Legion, 3819 Hwy MM.
SH: 9-4. SP: Hannibal, MO + Quincy, IL coin
clubs. A: Free admission. Proof of vaccination or
face mask is required.. T: 40. Steve Halpin. PH:
573- 248-4107.
Oct 9 MO, Hannibal. 12th Annual Mark Twain Area
Coin Show. American Legion, 3819 Hwy MM.
SH: 9-4. SP: Hannibal, MO + Quincy, IL coin
clubs. A: Free admission. Proof of vaccination
or face mask is required.. T: 40. Tim Lung. PH:
217- 257-7496.
Oct 9-10 VA, Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach Coin
Show. Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000
19th St.. SH: Sat 9-5; Sun 9-4. SP: Tidewater
Coin Club. A: Free. T: 65. John Kolos. PH:
757- 331-1530 or john.kolos1790@gmail.com or
www.tidewatercoinclub.org.
Oct 10 AZ, Chandler. Camelback Collectibles Coin
and Stamp Show. American Legion Post 35,
2240 W Chandler Blvd. SH: 8-2. A: Free. Bill
Jernigan. PH: 480- 227-3604 or xaviercoins.
bill@gmail.com.
Oct 10 AZ, Phoenix. Camelback Collectibles Coin
Show. El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium, 552 N 40th
St.. SH: 8-2. A: Free. Bill Jernigan. PH: 480- 227-
3604 or xaviercoins.bill@gmail.com.
Oct 10 PA, Falls Creek . 35th Annual Tri-Country
Coin Club Coin Show. Falls Creek Fire Dept., 4
First St.. SH: 9:30-3:30. A: Free. T: 20. F: $40.
Kim. PH: 814- 603-3754 or tricountycoinclub19@
gmail.com.
Oct 16 CA, Santa Maria. Santa Maria Coin &
Collectible Show. Edwin Mussell Senior Center,
510 E. Park Ave.. SH: 9-4. SP: Santa Maria Coin
 Club. A: Free. T: 25. Ed Cohen. PH: 805- 937-
1250.
Oct 16 FL, New Port Richey. Gulf Coast Coin Show
Gulf Coast Coin Shows. Gulf Harbors Civic
Center, 4610 Floramar Terrace. SH: 9-3. A: Free.
Mark Graff. PH: 813- 966-5728 or www.florida-
gulfcoastcoinshows.com.
Oct 16 WV, Milton. Mountain State Numismatic
Society WV Coin Show. Milton VFW Hall, #7
Blenko Dr. (Fairground Rd). SH: 10am - 3pm.
SP: Mountain State Numismatic Society WV. A:
Free. T: 29. F: $45. Greg Mencotti, 4241 Lycans
Branch, Ona, WV, 25545. PH: 304- 840-7036 or
gmencotti@gmail.com or msnswv.org.
Oct 17 IL, Oakbrook Terrace. Oakbrook Terrace Coin
Show. Holiday Inn, 17W350 22nd Street. SP:
N.O.I.S.E.. A: Free. T: 45. F: $65. Joe. PH: 815-
479-0350 or noisecoinshowillinois@gmail.com.
Oct 17 NH, Nashua. 3rd Sun. Coin Show. Holiday
Inn , 9 Northeastern Blvd. SH: 9am - 2pm. SP:
EBW Promotions, LLC. A: Free. T: 49. EBW
Promotions, LLC, PO Box 3, Willmington, MA,
01887. PH: 978- 658-0160 or info@ebwpromo-
tions.com or www.ebwpromotions.com.
Oct 17 NJ, Clifton. World Money Show. Recreation
Ctr., 1232 Main Ave.. SH: 9-4:30. A: Free. T: 45.
F: $75. Andrew Levy. PH: 516- 859-7829 or coin-
guy176@icloud.com.
Oct 17 NY, Cheektowaga. BNA Monthly Coin &
Stamp Show. Knights of Columbus Hall, 2735
Union Road. SH: 10am - 3pm. SP: Buffalo
Numismatic Association. David Tortorice. PH:
716- 873-4280 or www.the-bna.com.
Oct 17 NY, Cheektowaga. BNA Monthly Coin &
Stamp Show. Knights of Columbus Hall, 2735
Union Road. SH: 10am - 3pm. SP: Buffalo
Numismatic Association. Ed Hammond. PH: 607-
368-2617 or elhammond5969@yahoo.com.
Oct 17 NY, long Island City. Coin and Collectibles
Fair. Holiday Inn, Plainview, 215 Sunnyside Blvd.
SH: 9-3. A: Free. www.coinsandcollectiblesfair.
com
Oct 17 OH, Hilliard. Columbus Coin Show. Makoy
Center, 5462 Center St.. SH: 10-4. SP: Dan Rich.
A: $2 18yrs+. F: $45. Dan Rich, PO Box 340123,
Columbus, OH, 43234-0123. PH: 614- 785-9967
or drich@columbus.rr.com.
Oct 17 OH, Toledo. Blue Ribbon Coin & Card Show.
Saint Clements Hall, 3030 Tremainsville Rd..
SH: 9-3. Harold Laramie. PH: 419- 654-0656 or
blueribboncoinshow.weebly.com.
Oct 23 NJ, Linwood. ACNS Coin, Currency, &
Collectibles Show. Our Lady of Sorrows Activity
Center, 701 Wabash Ave.. SH: 9am - 4pm.
SP: Atlantic County Numismatic Society. A:
Free, Free Parking, Door Prizes, Refreshments,
Security, Koins for Kids. T: 55. F: $65/8 ft., $120/2
8ft., $165/3 8ft.. Tom Gullone. or PH: 609- 742-
2279 or tt1254@comcast.net.
Oct 23 NY, Niagara Falls. Semi-Annual Coin,
Currency & Collectibles Show. Lewiston Fire
Hall Co. #2, 1705 Saunders Settlement Rd.. SP:
Niagra Frontier Coin Club. A: Free. T: 50. David
Totorice. PH: 716- 873-4280 or horssebbmc@
verizon.net.
Oct 23 VA, Charlottesville. Charlottesville Coin,
Currency & Stamp Show. Elks Lodge #389,
389 Elk Dr. SH: 9-5. SP: Monticello Coin Club.
A: Free. Jackie Dean. PH: 540- 832-0024 or
debomb14@aol.com.
Oct 23-24 WV, Mineral Wells. 48th Annual Fall Coin
Show. Comfort Suites, 167 Elizabeth Pike. SH:
Sat. 10-5; Sun. 9-3. SP: Parkersburg Coin Club.
A: $1. William Beam. PH: 304- 483-0825 or
wgbeam@gmail.com.
Oct 24 FL, Greenacres. Palm Beach Coin Club’s
Monthly Coin Show. American Polish Club, 4725
Lake Worth Road. SH: 9am - 3pm. SP: Palm
Beach Coin Club. A: Free. T: 50. Tony Swicer,
PO Box 5823, Lake Worth, FL, 33466. PH: 561-
964-7236.
Oct 24 MD, Lutherville-Timonium. Hunt Valley-
Timonium Coin and Currency Show. Holiday
Inn Timonium, 9615 Deereco Rd. SH: 9-4. SP:
Legacy Coins and Currency. PH: 410- 929-8178.
Oct 24 MA, Devens. Monthly Coin Show. Spring Hill
Suites (Marriott), 31 Andrews Parkway,. SH: 9am
- 3pm. SP: EBW Promotions, LLC. A: $1. T: 75.
EBW Promotions, LLC, PO Box 3, Wilmington,
MA, 01887. PH: 978- 658-0160 or info@ebwpro-
motions.com or www.ebwpromotions.com.
Oct 24 MN, South Saint Paul. South Saint Paul
Monthly Coin Show. UFCW Local 1189, 266
Hardman Ave. No. SH: 9-4. SP: Antique Coins.
A: Free. T: 30. David. PH: 651- 269-5846 or hunt-
4coins@yahoo.com.
Oct 24 NJ, Old Bridge. Old Bridge Coin, Paper
Money, and Collectibles Show. Old Bridge First
Aid & Rescue Squad Bldg., 200 Marlboro Rd.
& Ferris Rd.. SH: 8-2. A: Free. T: 24. Matt
Sulikowski. PH: 732- 740-4604 or PH: 732- 290-
9090 or matski47@ail.com.
Oct 24 NY, Depew. Coin, Stamp, Postcard, &
Collectibles Show. Polish Falcon Hall, 445
Columbia Ave.. SH: 10-3. SP: GDK Coins. A:
Free. T: 60. Peter Cappa, 1380 French Rd.,
Depew, NY, 14043. PH: 716- 656-8080 or gdk-
coins@yahoo.com.
Oct 29-31 NV, Las Vegas. 58th Las Vegas Numismatic
Society Show. Palace Station Hotel and Casino,
2411 W Sahara Ave. SH: Fri. & Sat. 10-6; Sun.
10-4. A: $3. T: 150. Dawn. PH: 888- 330-5188 or
info@ckshows.com.
Oct 29-31 SC, Greenville. South Carolina
Numismatic Association 49th Annual Coin Show
and Convention. Greenville Convention Center,
1 Exposition Dr. SH: Fri.+Sat. 10-6; Sun. 10-3. A:
Free. Bill Latour. PH: 843- 532-5089 or lowcoun-
trycoins1@bellsouth.net.
Oct 29-31 SC, Greenville. 49th South Carolina
Numismatic Association Convention & Conference Center, 255 South Airport Blvd..
Coin Show. Greenville Convention Center, 1
Exposition Dr. SH: Fri.-Sat. 10-6; Sun. 10-3. A:
Free. Bill Latour, 7800 Rivers Avenue, Suite
1010, North Charleston, SC, 29406. PH: 843-
763-3463 or lowcountry coins1@bellsouth.net.
Oct 31 AZ, Tucson. Tucson Coin Club Coin Show.
Woman’s Club, 6245 East Bellevue St.. SH: 9-3.
SP: Tucson Coin Club. A: Free. Jerry Adamczyk.
PH: 520- 305-5513 or jerryaz631@gmail.com.
Oct 31 OH, Cincinnati. Greenhills Classic Coin,
Stamp, and Jewelry Show. American Legion
Post 530, 11100 Winton Rd.. SH: 10-3:30. SP:
Numismania of Ohio. A: Free. F: $42. Colonel
(Ret) Jim Huffman, PO Box 24, Plain City, OH,
43064. PH: 937- 901-2110 or numismaniaofo-
hio@gmail.com.
NOVEMBER
Nov 4 NY, Mount Kisco. Coin and Collectibles Fair.
Holiday Inn - Mt. Kisco, One Holiday Inn Dr.. SH:
9-3. A: Free. T: 75. www.coinsandcollectiblesfair.
com
Nov 4-6 MO, St. Charles. CoinX. Convention Ctr., 1
Convention Center Plaza. Mary Woodside. PH:
800- 642-4305.
Nov 4-6 MO, St. Charles. Coin X. Convention Ctr.,
1 Convention Center Plaza. SH: Thurs 12pm -
7pm; Fri 10am - 6pm; Sat 10am - 4pm. A: Free.
Mary Woodside. PH: 800- 642-4305.
Nov 6 TN, Knoxville. Knoxville Coin & Currency
Show. Rothchild Catering & Conference Center,
8807 Kingston Pike. SH: 9-4. A: Free. T: 20. F:
$65. Robert Bruner. PH: 865- 660-8692 or bea-
vercreekcoins@gmail.com.
Nov 6-7 WV, Charleston. Charleston Coin Show.
Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Dr. SH: Sat. 10-4;
Sun. 10-3. SP: Charleston Coin Club. A: Free.
T: 20. F: $115. Donald Clifford, P.O. Box 65,
St. Albans, WV, 25177. PH: 304- 727-4062 or
clff635@aol.com.
Nov 7 MD, Annapolis. The Annapolis Coin &
Currency Show. The Elk Lodge #622, 2 Pythian
Drive. SH: 9am-4:30pm. A: Free. T: 30. Carl Earl
Ostiguy, PO Box 92, Savage, MD, 20763. PH:
443- 623-7025 or ceocoins@icloud.com.
Nov 7 MA, Dedham. First Sunday Stamp and Coin
Show. Holiday Inn, 55 Ariadne Rd. SH: 9-4.
SP: Edward Donegan. A: Free. T: 35. F: $65.
Edward Donegan, 210 North Central Street, East
Bridgewater, MA, 02333-1738. PH: 508- 631-
1423 or etdonegan@hotmail.com.
Nov 7 MN, Bloomington. Bloomington Coin and
Currency Show. Bloomington Crowne Plaza, 3
Virginia Beach Coin Show/
Tidewater Coin Club
October 9-10, 2021
Virginia Beach Convention Center
1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Hours: Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
and Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dealer Set-up: Friday Oct 8 - 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Free Admission; 65 Dealer Tables;
Educational Exhibits; Youth Prizes
BSA Merit Badge Program; Sat 10:30 AM
ContactJohn Kolos • Phone 757-331-1530
Email: john.kolos1790@gmail.com
Or visit website: www.tidewatercoinclub.org
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Appletree Sq.. SH: 9-4. SP: Antique Coins. A:
Free. T: 25. David. PH: 651- 269-5846 or hunt-
4coins@yahoo.com.
Nov 14 AZ, Chandler. Camelback Collectibles Coin
and Stamp Show. American Legion Post 35,
2240 W Chandler Blvd. SH: 8-2. A: Free. Bill
Jernigan. PH: 480- 227-3604 or xaviercoins.
bill@gmail.com.
Nov 14 AZ, Phoenix. Camelback Collectibles Coin
Show. El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium, 552 N 40th
St.. SH: 8-2. A: Free. Bill Jernigan. PH: 480- 227-
3604 or xaviercoins.bill@gmail.com.
Nov 14 MA, Auburn. Sunday Coin Show. Elks
Lodge, 754 Southbridge St. (Rt. 12). SH:
9:30am - 2:30pm. SP: EBW Promotions, LLC.
A: Free. T: 46. EBW Promotions, LLC, PO Box
3, Wilmington, MA, 01887. PH: 978- 658-0160
or info@ebwpromotions.com or www.ebwpromo-
tions.com.
Nov 19-20 CA, San Francisco. SF Aarea Coin
& Collectibles Show. South San Francisco
SH: Fri. 10-5; Sat. 10-4. A: $5, $3 w/flyer. T: 25.
Scott Griffin. PH: 415- 601-8661 or www.grif-
fincoin.com.
Nov 20 FL, Fort Myers. Coin & Paper Money Show.
Masonic Lodge, 10868 Metro Pkwy.. SH: 9am -
3pm. SP: Fort Myers Coin Club. A: Free. T: 30.
Gary Lewis.
Nov 20-21 NC, Raleigh. Carolina Coin & Stamp
Show. State Fairgrounds-Holshouser Bldg.,
Hillsborough St. & Blue Ridge Rd.. SH: Sat.
10-5:30, Sun. 10-3:30. A: Free. Clayton Brewer.
PH: 910- 574-4635 or jimmyscoin@yahoo.com.
Nov 21 IL, Oakbrook Terrace. Oakbrook Terrace
Coin Show. Holiday Inn, 17W350 22nd Street.
SP: N.O.I.S.E.. A: Free. T: 45. F: $65. Joe. PH:
815- 479-0350 or noisecoinshowillinois@gmail.
com.
Nov 21 IL, Pekin. Moose Lodge, 2605 Broadway Rd.
SH: 9-3. SP: Tazewell Numismatic Society. A:
Free. T: 40. F: $45. Steve Rassi. PH: 309- 263-
0739 or Jeff Pollitt, PH: 309- 360-6802.
Nov 21 MN, South Saint Paul. South Saint Paul
Monthly Coin Show. UFCW Local 1189, 266
Hardman Ave. No. SH: 9-4. SP: Antique Coins.
A: Free. T: 30. David. PH: 651- 269-5846 or hunt-
4coins@yahoo.com.
Nov 21 NH, Nashua. 3rd Sun. Coin Show. Holiday
Inn , 9 Northeastern Blvd. SH: 9am - 2pm.
65th
Houston
Money
Show™
January 21 & 22, 2022
Lone Star Convention Center
9055 Airport Road @ FM 3083
Conroe, TX 77303
Show Hours:
Fri. Jan. 21st, 9am-6pm
Sat. Jan. 22nd, 9am-5pm
Dealer Set-up January 20, 2-6 pm
Tables: jackurat@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 832-610-5313
Hosted by the Greater
Houston Coin Club
www.houstoncoinshow.org
Assisted by the Conroe Visitor and Convention Bureau
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 SP: EBW Promotions, LLC. A: Free. T: 49. EBW Promotions, LLC, PO Box 3,
Willmington, MA, 01887. PH: 978- 658-0160 or info@ebwpromotions.com or
www.ebwpromotions.com.
Nov 21 NJ, Clifton. World Money Show. Recreation Ctr., 1232 Main Ave.. SH: 9-4:30.
A: Free. T: 45. F: $75. Andrew Levy. PH: 516- 859-7829 or coinguy176@icloud.
com.
Nov 21 NY, Cheektowaga. BNA Monthly Coin & Stamp Show. Knights of Columbus
Hall, 2735 Union Road. SH: 10am - 3pm. SP: Buffalo Numismatic Association.
David Tortorice. PH: 716- 873-4280 or www.the-bna.com.
Nov 21 NY, Cheektowaga. BNA Monthly Coin & Stamp Show. Knights of Columbus
Hall, 2735 Union Road. SH: 10am - 3pm. SP: Buffalo Numismatic Association.
Ed Hammond. PH: 607- 368-2617 or elhammond5969@yahoo.com.
Nov 21 OH, Hilliard. Columbus Coin Show. Makoy Center, 5462 Center St.. SH:
10-4. SP: Dan Rich. A: $2 18yrs+. F: $45. Dan Rich, PO Box 340123, Columbus,
OH, 43234-0123. PH: 614- 785-9967 or drich@columbus.rr.com.
Nov 21 OH, Toledo. Blue Ribbon Coin & Card Show. Saint Clements Hall, 3030

www.jfermrarecoin.com
Tremainsville Rd.. SH: 9-3. Harold Laramie. PH: 419- 654-0656 or blueribbon-
coinshow.weebly.com.
John Ferm Nov 27-28 MD, Frederick. Fredrick Coin & Currency Show. Frederick Elks Lodge
#684, 289 Willowdale Dr.. SH: Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 9am-4pm. A: Free. T: 60. F:
$110. Carl Earl Ostiguy, PO Box 92, Savage, MD, 20763. PH: 443- 623-7025 or
Check out my Coin Vault • Coins added weekly ceocoins@icloud.com.
Nov 28 FL, Greenacres. Palm Beach Coin Club’s Monthly Coin Show. American

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Polish Club, 4725 Lake Worth Road. SH: 9am - 3pm. SP: Palm Beach Coin
Club. A: Free. T: 50. Tony Swicer, PO Box 5823, Lake Worth, FL, 33466. PH:
561- 964-7236.
952-474-9223 Nov 28 MA, Devens. Monthly Coin Show. Spring Hill Suites (Marriott), 31 Andrews
Parkway,. SH: 9am - 3pm. SP: EBW Promotions, LLC. A: $1. T: 75. EBW
Promotions, LLC, PO Box 3, Wilmington, MA, 01887. PH: 978- 658-0160 or
Box 2, Excelsior, MN 55331 • E-mail: jfermrarecoin@yahoo.com info@ebwpromotions.com or www.ebwpromotions.com.
Nov 28 MN, St. Paul. St. Paul Liberty Coin Club Semi Annual Coin Show. Ideal Hall,
ANA LIFE MEMBER #2001 1494 N. Dale St.. SH: 9-4. SP: St. Paul Liberty Coin Club. A: Free. T: 38. F: $50.
Dave Foley & Steve Betzler. PH: 612- 735-7765 or foleytean@msn.com.
Nov 28 NJ, Old Bridge. Old Bridge Coin, Paper Money, and Collectibles Show. Old
Bridge First Aid & Rescue Squad Bldg., 200 Marlboro Rd. & Ferris Rd.. SH:
8-2. A: Free. T: 24. Matt Sulikowski. PH: 732- 740-4604 or PH: 732- 290-9090

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Nov 28 NY, Depew. Coin, Stamp, Postcard, & Collectibles Show. Polish Falcon Hall,
445 Columbia Ave.. SH: 10-3. SP: GDK Coins. A: Free. T: 60. Peter Cappa, 1380

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French Rd., Depew, NY, 14043. PH: 716- 656-8080 or gdkcoins@yahoo.com.
Nov 28 OH, Cincinnati. Greenhills Classic Coin, Stamp, and Jewelry Show.
American Legion Post 530, 11100 Winton Rd.. SH: 10-3:30. SP: Numismania of
Ohio. A: Free. F: $42. Colonel (Ret) Jim Huffman, PO Box 24, Plain City, OH,
Contact April Krueger 43064. PH: 937- 901-2110 or numismaniaofohio@gmail.com.
Nov 28 OH, Cincinnati. Greenhills Classic Coin, Stamp, and Jewelry Show.
715-318-0996 • akrueger@aimmedia.com American Legion Post 530, 11100 Winton Rd.. SH: 10-3:30. SP: Numismania of
Ohio. A: Free. F: $42. Colonel (Ret) Jim Huffman, PO Box 24, Plain City, OH,
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