World Premiere!

[coinsarefun]

That's a cool looking one you bought from the coin show fb.

[Zantetsuken]

Thanks Daniel!  I really should get the Krause catalog for the 1900's coins, but just haven't really looked for one yet.  I'm relying on the seller's attributions on most of these, and just wanted to check and make sure his info was accurate.

You should. Although the prices they quote are off the mark, it's still a good reference book. You can get most of these on DVD-ROM now. I bought a 3-disc set for the 2008 Krause Catalog about 3 years ago. It included the 1801-1900, 1901-2000, and 2001-2008 catalogs for around $30. Better than the bulky books that's for sure. Check it out on Ebay.


~Daniel

[Zantetsuken]

Here's one that arrived today. This is 1 Drachmai from the KINGDOM OF GREECE dated 1832. Issued under King: Othon/Otto Wittelsbach of Bavaria.

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GREECE (KINGDOM)~1 Drachmai 1832

[FilthyBroke]

You should. Although the prices they quote are off the mark, it's still a good reference book. You can get most of these on DVD-ROM now. I bought a 3-disc set for the 2008 Krause Catalog about 3 years ago. It included the 1801-1900, 1901-2000, and 2001-2008 catalogs for around $30. Better than the bulky books that's for sure. Check it out on Ebay.


~Daniel

I almost ordered the 5 disc set when it was offered last year at $60, but just didn't do it for whatever reason.  It can be fun to just browse through a Krause for new ideas though.

Oh, and nice Drachma!   

[FilthyBroke]

And THIS is what it's all about - finding a new and never before seen (by me) design, and actually being able to pick it up without breaking the bank!


This one fits quite well with my other mermaid jetons, an undated (I'd guess around mid-1800's) silver jeton, I'll be looking up some details on it this evening.

[Zantetsuken]

Nice one as always 'FilthyBroke'.  You certainly have an eye for great coins and jettons. Beautiful detailing. Thanks for posting.

~Daniel

[Zantetsuken]

Here's one that arrived today. This is 5,000 Dinara gold proof from SERBIA dated 2004. Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the First Insurrection against the Ottoman Empire from 1804 until 1813 lead by Grand Vožd: Đorđe Petrović Karađorđe (pr: KARA-GEORGE). The first insurrection began in 1804, in attempts to free Serbia of almost 350 years of Ottoman rule. This ended in failure in 1813, and forced Karađorđe into exile. Two years later, a second insurrection began, and lasted until 1817 when Serbia won it's independence. On 24 July 1817, days after Karađorđe secretly entered Serbia, he was assassinated by men of Prince: Miloš Obrenović, and two other conspirators. This done on the orders of the Ottoman Empire out of fear of another uprising, and fears by Miloš of Karađorđe due to his popularity. The second insurrection, set the spark for future uprisings against the Ottoman Empire.

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SERBIA (REPUBLIC)~5,000 Dinara 2004 <PROOF>

[FilthyBroke]

Very cool, and gold to boot!   Good info there, too, now I feel like I need to post some info with my latest pickup -


I just love hammered coins, and medieval English history, so you probably already knew where this was going! 
This coin is an Edward I "denier au lion", struck between 1253 and 1272 in Aquitaine (France), under is father Henry III's reign.

Here's a link to some great info on his reign -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_I_of_England

[Zantetsuken]

Sweet looking coin 'FilthyBroke'. Medieval coins are indeed cool. My main area is East Europe and Russia, but every so often I dab in some of the English and related. I didn't know Edward I issued coins in France. I guess old dogs like me can learn new tricks after all  . Thanks for sharing.

~Daniel

[FilthyBroke]

Sweet looking coin 'FilthyBroke'. Medieval coins are indeed cool. My main area is East Europe and Russia, but every so often I dab in some of the English and related. I didn't know Edward I issued coins in France. I guess old dogs like me can learn new tricks after all  . Thanks for sharing.

~Daniel

I could be wrong, but I think that these were minted at Bordeaux while England still held land in France.  There were several other similar issues minted in Aquitaine for English kings, including Richard I and Henry II.