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RARE AND OUT OF PRINT NUMISMATIC BOOKS

Most of these are the first and only edition of valuable numismatic reference books. All unused.

TOKENS & MEDALS, A guide to the identification and values of United States Exonumia,

1st Ed. By Stephen E. Alpert & Lawrence E. Elman, 1992 300p. softcover ....................... $11.00

THE ATWOOD-COFFEE CATALOGUE OF UNITED STATES AND CANADIAN

TRANSPORTATION TOKENS, 6th ed. 2007, 934p. hardcover ....................................... $25.00

CATALOGUE OF WORLD TRANSPORTATION TOKENS AND PASSES, EXCEPT

NORTH AMERICA, 1st Ed. By Kenneth E. Smith, 1967, 267p. hardcover ...................... $25.00

CATALOGUE OF WORLD FERRY, SHIP AND CANAL TRANSPORTATION TOKENS

AND PASSES, 1st Ed. By Kenneth E. & Kirk S. Smith, 1991 202p. hardcover ................. $20.00

TOKENS OF THE COUNTRIES OF FORMER YUGOSLAVIA, by Ranko Mandic

2012, 375p. softcover. In English, Slovenia, Croatian and Serbian with prices in Euros. ..... $60.00

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NEW GIBRALTAR COINS HONOR NEW CALPE HOUSE IN LONDON

Gibraltar

recently issued

new designs

for their

circulating

coins. The

eight-coin set

includes the 1,

2, 5, 10, 20, 50

Pence, 1 and 2

Pounds dated

2018 or 2019.

All eight have

similar designs,

with Raphael

David Maklouf

portrait of Queen Elizabeth on the obverse and the emblem of New Calpe House on the reverse.

Calpe House is a "home from home" where Gibraltar residents can stay for free when they are

sent to London for approved medical treatments. The New Calpe House opened in June, 2018. It

is in newly restored five-story building on Norfolk Square. Unfortunately, London would only

grant a permit for the elevator to go up to the third floor, forcing the infirm patients living on the

top two floors to climb the stairs.

Item GI-CALPE GIBRALTAR 8 COIN SET 2018-19 CALPE HOUSE, UNC. ........... $27.50

AUSTRIA 2019 KNIGHTS' TALES 10 EURO COINS

Austria released the first two coins in a series of five series called "Knights' Tales" which feature

knightly virtues. The coins are 32mm copper 10 Euros. The first coin titled "Chivalry"

commemorates the 500th anniversary of the death of Holy Roman Emperor Maximillian I. The

code of chivalry was a combination of the warrior ethos, piety, nobility and gallantry, which

Maximillian embodied. The obverse depicts Maximillian holding a lance and his coat-of-arms.

The reverse shows a knight on horseback in a jousting tournament. The second coin titled

"Adventure" depicts Godfrey of Bouillon holding a battle ax and his coat-of-arms which features

the Jerusalem Cross. Godfrey was one of the leaders of the First Crusade. He joined the crusader

in 1095. The Crusaders finally made it to Jerusalem in June 1099. The following month they

conquered the city and slaughtered its inhabitants. The reverse of the coin shows knighthood

being conferred by a king to a kneeling squire. Both coins are dated 2019 and have a mintage of

130,000 pieces in Uncirculated.

Item AT-CHIVALRY AUSTRIA 10 EURO 2019 CHIVALRY UNC. ........................... $24.50

Item AT-ADVENTURE AUSTRIA 10 EURO 2019 ADVENTURE UNC. ..................... $24.50

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FRENCH 2 EUROS HONORS CHARLES DE GAULLE

France honored Charles de Gaulle on their 2020 2 Euro coin. The coin

commemorates both the 50th anniversary of his death in 1970 and the 80th

anniversary of his Appeal of 18 June, which was an appeal launched by

de Gaulle on June 18, 1940 from the BBC studios in London that

established the French Resistance against Nazi Germany. The coin

depicts images of him both as President of France in the 1960's and as a

General in World War II.

Item FR-2E20-DEGAULLE FRANCE 2 EUROS 2020 DE GAULLE UNC. ................. $7.00

ESTONIA 2 EUROS COMMEMORATE POLAR DISCOVERY, TARTU TREATY

Estonia issued two circulating commemorative 2

Euro coins for 2020. One commemorates the 200th

anniversary of the discovery of Antarctica. One of

the first men to see Antarctica in 1820 was Estonian

Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen, who was leader

of the Russian naval expedition that discovered

Antarctica. His sailing ship Vostok is depicted on the

coin. The coin has a mintage of 750,000. The other

coin commemorates the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Tartu. Estonia had been

a province of Imperial Russia since 1710. The treaty between Russia and Estonia was signed on

February 2, 1920. It recognized Estonia as an independent nation and ended the Estonian War of

Independence. The coin has a mintage of 1,000,000. Both coins were minted by the Lithuanian

mint, have a reeded and lettered edge, and use the standard 2 Euro reverse depicting a map of

Europe.

Item EE-2E20-SHIP ESTONIA 2 EUROS 2020 ANTARCTICA UNC.......................... $7.00

Item EE-2E20-TARTU ESTONIA 2 EUROS 2020 TARTU TREATY UNC. ............... $6.00

LUXEMBOURG 2 EURO CELEBRATES UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE

Luxembourg commemorated a century of universal suffrage with the 2019

2 Euro coin. Universal suffrage was introduced in Luxembourg in 1919.

Before that only about a quarter of the men were allowed to vote. In

January 1919 a major worker uprising required the intervention of the

French Army to keep control. In order to preserve the monarchy, a

number of reforms were implemented, including universal suffrage. All

men and women above 21 years of age were given the right to vote. The

coin depicts Grand Duke Henri and a hand putting a paper ballot into a ballot box. The bi-

metallic coin has the standard 2 Euro map of Europe reverse.

Item LU-2E19-VOTE LUXEMBOURG 2 EURO 2019 SUFFRAGE UNC. ..................... $6.00

ALGERIA CELEBRATES FIRST SATELLITE WITH BI-METALLIC

Algeria commemorates its first satellite on this

2019 bi-metallic 100 Dinars coin. The

Alcomsat-1 is a communications satellite that

was developed and launched in China in 2017.

It is depicted on the obverse of the coin. The

denomination is on the reverse. The coin is

dated in three different calendar systems:

2019AD, 1440AH and Berber Year 2969. It is

the first time the Berber Calendar has been used

on a coin. The Berber Calendar is a Julian calendar. It begins computing years from 950BC,

when Shoshenq I, the first Berber Pharaoh of Egypt rose to power.

Item ALG-100D ALGERIA 100 DINARS 2019 ALCOMSAT-1 UNC. ........................ $10.00


CHINA YEAR OF THE RAT BI-METALLIC

China recently released this 2020 dated bi-metallic 10

Yuan coin to commemorate the Year of the Rat. The

27mm coin depicts a cute mouse, a palace lantern,

and grapes on the obverse. The reverse features the

denomination surrounded by an intricate etched

design. The large number 10 contains latent images,

which change as the coin is moved.

Item CN-RAT20 CHINA 10 YUAN 2020 YEAR OF THE RAT, BI-METAL BU .......... $7.00

AUSTRALIA 2020 YEAR OF THE MOUSE SILVER DOLLAR

The Perth Mint of Australia

recently released the 2020

Chinese New Year silver

dollar for the Year of the

Mouse. The 40.6mm 1 troy

ounce .9999 fine silver 1

Dollar coin depicts two cute

little mice nibbling on ears of

corn. Two the right is the

Chinese character for mouse

and the inscription "MOUSE

2020". The Jody Clark portrait

of Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse. Both sides are struck with a "reverse proof" finish. The

coin has a mintage of 300,000 pieces and comes in its original mint capsule. Australia's annual

Chinese New Year coins have long been popular with collectors in Asia and worldwide.

Item AU-MOUSE20 AUSTRALIA 1 DOLLAR 2020 YEAR OF THE MOUSE, BU .... $29.75

ENDANGERED WILDLIFE COINS FROM PERU

Peru issued

three 2019

dated 1 Sol

coins depicting

that countries

endangered

wildlife. The

issues include

the Rana Gigante del Titicaca, also known as the Titicaca water frog, the Andean Mountain Cat

and Yellow-tailed woolly Monkey. The coins complete the series of coins depicting Peru's

endangered wildlife. The copper-nickel coins are 25.5mm, Peru's coat of arms on the obverse.

Item PE-1S-CAT PERU 1 SOL 2019 ANDEAN CAT, UNC. ............................................. $3.00

Item PE-1S-MONKEY 1 SOL 2019 YELLOW-TAILED WOOLLY MONKEY UNC. .. $3.00

Item PE-1S-FROG PERU 1 SOL 2019 TITICACA WATER FROG UNC. .................... $3.00

WOLF ON PORTUGUESE 5 EURO

A mother Iberian wolf nuzzling her two cubs

and the Portuguese arms is on the obverse of

30mm copper-nickel 2019 dated 5 Euro.

Another wolf is on the reverse. The Iberian

wolf is a proposed subspecies of grey wolf

that inhabits the northwest of the Iberian

Peninsula. It is a cute and attractive coin.

Item PT-5E-WOLF PORTUGAL 5 EURO 2019 WOLF UNC. ..................................... $16.00


AUSTRALIA 2020 30th ANNIVERSARY SILVER KOOKABURRA

Australia introduced the silver

Kookaburra coin in 1990. It

has become one of the bullion

coins in the world due to its

attractive design that changes

every year. The design always

features a Kookaburra. The 1

troy ounce silver coin is

denominated 1 Dollar. The

2020 issue commemorates the

30th anniversary of the

Kookaburra. The obverse

depicts Queen Elizabeth and an image of the original 1990 issue. The reverse features a

kookaburra on a fencepost singing to the rising sun. The 40.6mm coin is struck in .9999 fine

silver and comes in its original mint capsule. It was struck by the Perth Mint with a "reverse

proof" finish and has a mintage of 500,000 pieces.

Item AU-KOOK20 AUSTRALIA 1 DOLLAR 2020 KOOKABURRA BU ................... $29.75

SERBIA'S 2020 TESLA COIN FEATURES X-RAYS

Serbian-American inventor

Nikola Tesla was one of the

early discoverers of X-rays.

His first X-ray images,

which he called

shadowgraphs, were done in

1894, a year before Wilhelm

Röntgen published his

discovery of X-rays in 1895.

He was one of the first to

recognize some of the

benefits of X-rays, such as

the finding of foreign objects within a body and the detection of lung diseases. He was also one

of the first to recognize the hazards of X-ray radiation. Unfortunately, most of his work was lost

when his laboratory burned down in 1895. This 2020 Serbian 100 Dinara honors Tesla's

discovery of X-rays. The reverse depicts an X-ray image of a hand and the Serbian coat of arms.

It is struck in .9999 fine silver and has a maximum mintage of 55,000 pieces. Like the previous

two coins in the series the 39mm coin contains 1 troy ounce of silver and features Tesla's portrait

on the obverse. We also have available limited quantities of the earlier issues in this series.

Item-RS-TESLA-XRAY SERBIA 100 DINARA 2020 TESLA-XRAY, BU ..................... $29.95

Item-RS-TESLA-REMOTE SERBIA 100 DINARA 2019 REMOTE CONTROL, BU .. $33.00

Item-RS-TESLA-AC-BU SERBIA 100 DINARA 2018 AC-MOTOR, BU ...................... $34.00

Item-RS-TESLA-AC-PF SERBIA 100 DINARA 2018 AC-MOTOR, PROOF.............. $49.95

BREXIT 50 PENCE

Great Britain celebrated their leaving the

European Union with this circulating 2020 50

Pence coin. The Jody Clark portrait of Queen

Elizabeth is on the obverse of the seven-sided

copper-nickel coin. The reverse has just the

legend "Peace, prosperity and friendship with all

nations 31 January 2020". The coin marks an

historic event in modern British history.

GB-BREXIT GREAT BRITAIN 50 PENCE 2020 BREXIT UNC. ................................... $5.00


2019 SILVER COINS OF DOMINICA AND GRENADA

The East Caribbean Central

Bank recently issued 2019 dated

coins for two of its member

nations: Dominica and Grenada.

The Dominica issue features an

airplane flying over a map of the

island, flowers and a parrot. The

Grenada issue depicts a diver

surrounded by a school of fish.

Granada is famous for its

spectacular scuba diving. The

coins are denominated as 2 East Caribbean Dollars and are 39mm, 1 troy ounce .999 fine silver.

They utilize the standard East Caribbean Bank obverse which depicts Queen Elizabeth. The

coins have a mintage of 25,000 each and come in a protective capsule.

Item DOMINICA19 DOMINICA 2 DOLLARS 2019 BU ................................................ $29.75

Item GRENADA19 GRENADA 2 DOLLARS 2019 BU ................................................... $29.75

2019 SOUTH AFRICA CHILDREN & EDUCATION RIGHTS

These two 2019 dated 2 Rand coins

of South Africa feature two of the

basic human rights listed in South

Africa's constitution: the rights of

children and the right to education.

The right to education coin depicts a

graduation cap, open book and a

children's alphabet block. The rights of children coin depicts four children from different ethnic

groups. The arms of South Africa is on the reverse of both of the 23mm nickel-plated coins.

Item ZA-2R-CHILDREN SOUTH AFRICA 2 RAND 2019 CHILDREN UNC. ............. $5.00

Item ZA-2R-EDUCATION SOUTH AFRICA 2 RAND 2019 EDUCATION, UNC. ..... $5.00

2019 ROMANIA 50 BANI COINS HONOR QUEEN MARIA AND 1989 REVOLUTION

In 2019 Romania issued these two circulating

commemorative 50 Bani coins marking events that

transformed the nation. One honors Queen Maria and

her work in creating the Great Union. Maria was noted

for being "one of the best-looking and richest princesses

in Europe". She was also one of the smartest and

charming. She greatly influenced Romania's policies and

politics. She influenced Romania to join the fight

against Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire in World War I. During the war she served as

a nurse. After the war she led the Romania delegation to the Paris peace conference of 1919,

which resulted in Romania gaining Transylvania, doubling the size of the kingdom and creating

the Great Union of Romania. One side of the coin depicts Maria and her title "REGINA MARIA".

The other side has an image of Ferdinand and Maria visiting troops on the battlefield.

Romania also commemorated the 30th anniversary of the

December 1989 Romanian Revolution. The revolution

which overthrew the 42 years of communist rule. The

obverse shows a young man holding a Romanian flag

without the socialist emblem making a victory sign.

The reverse pictures a group of men and women atop a

tank. Both coins are brass and 23.75mm in diameter.

Item RO-MARIA19 ROMANIA 50 BANI 2019 QUEEN MARIA BU .............................. $3.00

Item RO-REVOLT89 ROMANIA 50 BANI 2019 1989 REVOLUTION BU ..................... $3.00


WORLD WAR II

WWII CANADIAN MEAT RATION TOKEN

Canada rationed meat and other goods during World War II. Families

received a weekly meat ration coupon that was good for 2 pounds of meat.

Many did not have refrigeration at home, so they would either use the whole

coupon for a smaller amount of meat, or buy their full amount and risk it

going bad. In 1945 the Canadian government finally issued ration tokens

that were good for a lesser quantity of meat. Each token was worth 1/8 of a

meat ration coupon, so if someone bought less than their full ration of meat,

tokens could be given out in change to be used later. The 22mm blue token is struck on a heavy

blue cardboard with a center hole. Both sides have the same design.

Item CA-MEAT CANADA WWII MEAT RATION TOKEN, UNC. ............................. $3.00

Item CA-MEATx10 10 of the above CANADA WWII RATION TOKENS, UNC. ....... $9.75

Item CA-MEATx100 100 of the above CANADA WWII RATION TOKENS, UNC. . $49.50

COIN OF NAZI OCCUPIED SERBIA

On April 6, 1941 Axis forces under the command of Nazi

Germany invaded Yugoslavia. The country was quickly

conquered and divided along ethnic lines. Serbia was directly

controlled by the German military. This zinc 1 Dinar was one

of the few coins struck for Nazi controlled Serbia. It was

struck only a single year, 1942. It was minted at the Budapest mint. The obverse of the 20mm

coin depicts the Serbian emblem of a double-headed eagle. The reverse has the date and

denomination within a wreath.

Item RS-1D SERBIA 1 DINAR 1942 KM31 VF-light spots ............................................ $4.00

WORLD WAR II COIN OF SPAIN

Though Francisco Franco and the Spanish Nationalists

received heavy assistance from Hitler during the Spanish

Civil War, and the two were ideologically similar, Spain

never officially joined the Axis powers in World War II.

Negotiations between Hitler and Franco did not go well,

with Hitler reportedly saying "I prefer to have three or four

of my own teeth pulled out than to speak to that man again!". This 1944 21mm aluminum-

bronze Spanish 1 Peseta depicts coat of arms of Spain on the obverse. The reverse features the

historical symbols of Spain around the denomination: a pomegranate for Granada, four pallets

for Aragon, a castle of Castile, a lion for León, chains for Navarre and a bundle of arrows for the

Catholic Monarchs (Ferdinand and Isabella) who united the country.

Item ES-1P SPAIN 1 PESETA 1944 KM767 F-VF ........................................................ $3.00

JERSEY CELEBRATES ITS LIBERATION

Jersey, a British Crown dependency

located off the coast of France, was

occupied by Nazi Germany during World

War II. This undated bronze 1/12 Shilling

was issued from 1949 until 1952 to

commemorate Jersey's liberation from the

Nazis. It was the first coin issued to

commemorate the end of the war. King

George VI is on the obverse. The reverse

features the Arms of Jersey and the legend "ISLAND OF JERSEY LIBERATED 1945".

Item JE-LIB-G JERSEY LIBERATION 1/12 SHILLING (1945) KM19 UNC. ............ $4.00


COINS OF WAR-TORN NATIONS

SYRIA COIN SET INCLUDES DAMAGED HISTORIC SITES

Since 2011 Syria has been caught

up in a multi-sided civil war.

This attractive set includes the

most recent issues of all six

denominations minted for Syria

from 1996 to 2018, from 1 to 50

Pounds. The obverses of all the

coins include the Syrian coat of

arms and the AD and AH date,

in Arabic. The reverse of the

2018 nickel-plated steel 50

Pounds depicts the Tomb of the

Unknown Soldier in Damascus.

The 2003 bi-metallic 25 Pounds

depicts the Central Bank of

Syria (CBS) building and a

latent image that changes from

"25" to "CBS" as the coin is shifted. The 2003 nickel-brass 10 Pounds depicts the ancient

colonnade and monumental arch in Palmyra. There is a latent image within the arch. The arch

was destroyed during the civil war. The 2003 nickel-clad steel 5 Pounds depicts the Citadel of

Aleppo within a pentagram. The Citadel is one of the oldest and largest castles in the world,

having been in use since the 3rd millennium BC. It too was damaged during the civil war. The

coin has a latent image that changes from "5" to "CBS". The 1996 nickel-clad steel 2 Pounds

features the Roman Theatre at Bosra. The stainless steel 1996 1 Pound features the denomination

within traditional Syrian ornamentation. It is an historic set depicting historic sites from a war-

torn nation.

Item SY-SET6 SYRIA 6 COIN SET 1 - 50 POUNDS 1996-2018 UNC. ....................... $15.00

YEMEN REPUBLIC COIN SET

Since 2015

Yemen has

been caught up

in a multi-sided

civil war. This

four-coin set

features the

most recent

circulating

coins of the Yemen Republic. The set includes the 2006 20 Rials that features the rare and

endangered Dragon's Blood Tree. The tree is found on the island of Sokotra (Sucotra, Sogotra),

located approximately 200 miles (340km) off the coast of Yemen in the Indian Ocean. The sap

of the tree has been harvested for medicine since ancient times. The 10 Rials features the

famous 17th century Shaharah stone bridge. The 32 meter limestone bridge links two

mountaintop villages separated by a gorge. A Central Bank of Yemen building is on the 5 Rials.

A stylized eagle is on the 1 Riyal. All four coins are Uncirculated.

Item YE-SET4 YEMEN 1, 5, 10 & 20 RIALS SET KM 25-29a 1993-2006 UNC. ......... $9.00


THE ZOO ANIMALS FROM ALGERIA

This 10-coin set from Algeria features animal and bi-metallic coins. The 1/4 Dinar shows a

desert fox, the 1/2 Dinar features a Barbary Horse. A prehistoric sheep is on the 1 Dinar, a Camel

is on the 2 Dinar, an Elephant is on the 5 Dinar. The 10 Dinar is made from an unusual bi-

imetallic combination. It has an aluminum center surrounded by a steel ring. The coin features a

falcon. The 20 Dinars has a lion's head. The 50 Dinars shows a Gazelle, The 100 Dinars depicts

a horse's head. The 2012 dated 200 Dinars commemorates the 50th anniversary of Algeria's

independence from France. The 1/4 Dinar is aluminum, 1/2, 1, 2 and 5 Dinars are stainless steel

and the 10, 50, 100 and 200 Dinars are bi-metallic. The coins date from 1992 to 2018 and are

Uncirculated. It is a scarce and rarely seen set.

Item ALG-SET10 ALGERIA 10 COIN SET, 1/4 TO 200 DINARS 1992-2018 UNC. .. $25.00

NATIVE WILDLIFE ON OBSOLETE COINS OF SLOVENIA

After the introduction of the Euro, these attractive wildlife coins of Slovenia were quickly

withdrawn from circulation. The 10 Stotinov pictures an Olm salamander, an unusual blind

aquatic salamander found in the caves of Slovenia. A barn owl is on the 20 Stotinov . A bee is on

the 50 Stotinov. The 1 Tolar features salmon. The 2 Tolar shows a swallow in flight. An ibex is

on the 5 Tolar. The lower three denominations are aluminum, the top three are brass. The coins

date from 1992 to 2002 and are Uncirculated. It is an attractive animal coin set.

Item S-SI-SET6 SLOVENIA 6 COIN ANIMAL SET KM3-7 UNC ................................ $4.50

GIANT CONDOR ON CHILEAN PESO

The Andean Condor is one of the largest flying

birds in the world, with a maximum wingspan of

almost 11 feet (3.3m). It is the national bird of

Chile. The Condor is on the obverse of this 1933

copper-nickel 1 Peso coin from Chile. The

reverse features the denomination within a laurel

wreath and a hammer and sickle.

Item CL-1P CHILE 1 PESO 1933 KM176.1 VF ............................................................... $3.00

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INEXPENSIVE GOLD COIN FROM COCHIN, INDIA

Cochin is an ancient trading port located near the southern tip of India. In

ancient times it traded with the Romans. Vasco da Gama set up a trading center

in Cochin in 1502. Over the years control of the region changed hands many

times. These tiny gold fannams were produced in Cochin from about 1795 to

1850, regardless of who was in control. The coins were popular with the natives as it allowed

even the poor to be able to hoard gold. The coins are about 7 to 9mm in diameter and weigh

between about .3 and .4 grams. The design consists of a series of lines and dots. It is one of the

least expensive gold coins available today.

Item IN-COCHIN-10 COCHIN, INDIA GOLD FANNAM (KM10) VF-XF ............... $39.75

HIGH GRADE OLD JAPANESE 5 RIN COIN.

Japan issued the 5 Rin coin for only four years, from 1916 to

1919. 5 Rin was half a Sen , or 1/200th of a Yen. It was the

lowest denomination minted at that time. The 18.8mm bronze

coin features the denomination within a floral wreath on one

side and the Paulowina crest flanked by two small cherry

blossoms on the other. This Uncirculated 5 Rin coin is dated

Taisho Era Year 7, which corresponds to 1918. Even though it is over 100 years old it still

retains most of its original mint luster.

Item JP-5RIN JAPAN 5 RIN Taisho 7 =1918AD KM41 UNC. .................................... $20.00

LAST CIRCULATING SILVER COIN OF JAPAN

Japan released a new silver 100 Yen coin in 1959. The

obverse depicts a sheaf of rice. The denomination is

featured on the reverse. The coin was minted only seven

years, until 1966, when the rising price of silver forced

Japan to remove silver from their circulating coins. The

coins are dated Year 34 to Year 41 of the Showa era in the

imperial Japanese calendar. The 22.5mm coin is struck in

.600 fine silver and contains .0926 troy ounces of silver.

Item JP-100Y-66 JAPAN 100 YEN 1959-66 Y78 VF-XF ................................................ $4.50

SAILING SHIPS ON COINS OF GUERNSEY AND JERSEY

Guernsey and Jersey are British possessions in the English

Channel. Because sailing ships were an important aspect

of life on these islands it is only natural that they feature

sailing ships on their coins. The 1983 1 Pound coin of

Guernsey features the sailing ship HMS Crescent. The

HMS Crescent was a 36 gun frigate launched in 1784

which spent her early years on blockade duty in the

English Channel. The arms of Guernsey are on the obverse. The coin was struck only a single

year and has a mintage of 269,000. The 1994 1 Pound coin

of the Bailiwick of Jersey depicts the schooner Resolute.

Resolute was a 63 ton topsail schooner built in 1877 in

Jersey. It was used in trade until it was wrecked in 1905 in

Newfoundland during a hurricane. Queen Elizabeth is on

the obverse. The coin has a mintage of only 60,000 pieces.

Both coins are 22.5mm nickel-brass and have a lettered and

reeded edge.

Item GG-SHIP GUERNSEY 1 POUND 1983 HMS CRESCENT KM39 UNC. ............... $5.00

ITEM JE-SHIP JERSEY 1 POUND 1994 SCHOONER RESOLUTE KM91 UNC. ....... $5.00


NETHERLANDS RABOBANK 1991 MINT SET

In 1991 Rabobank, a large multi-national bank based in the Netherlands,

arranged for the Royal Dutch Mint to issue a special mint set for the

bank. The set came in a special Rabobank holder, with a Rabobank

medal and a place for a Rabobank executives business card. The set

included all the 1991 Netherlands coins issued for circulation: the 5, 10,

25 Cents, 1, 2 1/2 and 5 Gulden. Just 4000 sets were issued, most of

which were distributed to the bank's most important business clients.

The set catalogs for $40, but due to a fortunate purchase we can offer

this scarce set for much less.

Item NL-RABO NETHERLANDS RABOBANK MINT SET $19.95

1967 VATICAN MINT SET

The coins in this official 1967

Vatican eight-coin mint set of

Pope Paul VI were struck only a

single year. The Pope is depicted

on the obverses of all the coins

except the 1 and 2 Lire, which

feature his Papal arms. The

reverses of the silver 500 Lire

and the aluminum-bronze 20 Lire

depicts Saints Peter and Paul. The

100 Lire features Saint Peter

upon a throne on the reverse.

The reverse of the 50 Lire

pictures Saint Paul being thrown

from his horse. The aluminum

10, 5, 2 and 1 Lire coins have different depictions of the Keys of Saint Peter on the reverse. The

5, 10, 20 and 500 Lire are unusual that they do not carry an AD date. They are dated only by the

year of the Pope's reign (Year 5). The 1, 2 and 5 Lire were only available in the Mint Set. Only

100,000 sets were produced. It is an attractive set from a popular Pope.

Item VA-SET67 VATICAN 1967 MINT SET, UNC. ...................................................... $25.00

See our website or request a list of other Vatican Mint sets in stock.

2005 SOLOMON ISLANDS COIN SET

The Solomon Islands are

located in the Southwest

Pacific. It is the home

of Guadalcanal, scene of

some of the fiercest

fighting of World War

II. This 2005 seven coin

set features native

traditions. The 1 cent

shows a traditional

native food bowl. The 2

cent pictures the Eagle

Spirit. A native mask is

on the 5 cent. Ngorieru,

the sea spirit, is on the

10 cent. The 20 Cent pictures a Malaita pendant design. The coat-of-arms is on the 50 cent and

the head of Nusu-Nusu is on the Dollar. Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse of each of the coins.

Item S-SB-SET05 SOLOMON IS. 2005 SEVEN COIN SET, UNC. ................................. $7.50


HISTORY IN YOUR HANDS

ROMAN SILVER DENARIUS OF HADRIAN

Hadrian is one of Rome’s most famous and celebrated emperors. During his

reign from 117 to 138AD the empire was largely at peace and prospered under

good government. He spent over a decade touring the empire, inspecting and

ordering improvements where necessary. In Britain, he ordered the construction

of Hadrian's Wall, it separated the unconquered north from the settled province

to the south. The Jewish War or Bar Kokhba Revolt was a notable exception to

the overall peace of this reign. Brutally suppressed, it saw the mass expulsion of Jews and the

construction of a new city, Aelia Capitolina over the ruins of Jerusalem. The silver Denarius

depicts the emperor on the obverse and various gods or goddesses on the reverse. According to

the Bible, a denarius was a day's wages for a common laborer (Matthew 20:2).

Item HADRIAN ROME, HADRIAN SILVER DENARIUS 117-138AD F-VF ......... $125.00

ANCIENT OLBIA DOLPHIN COIN

Olbia was a Greek city on the Black Sea in what is

now Ukraine. Between the 5th and 3rd century BC it

issued these unusual bronze dolphin shaped coins.

The crudely cast coins vary in size, from about

20mm to 27mm and lack tails. They are one of the

most unusual ancient coins available, yet are

remarkably affordable due to a recent large hoard.

Item OLBIA OLBIA “DOLPHIN” COIN, circa 5th-3rd century BC... .......................... $15.00

Item OLBIAx5 5 of the above OLBIA “DOLPHIN” COINS, ....................................... $59.95

COIN OF ANCIENT CARTHAGE

Carthage developed from a North-African Phoenician colony in

the 8th century BC to a multi-ethnic empire that at its peak

included parts of North Africa, Spain, Sicily, Sardinia and

Corsica. By the third century BC it was an existential threat to

the Roman Republic, which resulted in the three Punic Wars

between Rome and Carthage. Rome finally destroyed Carthage

in 146BC. This 18mm copper coin of Carthage was made between about 280 and 200BC. It

was during this time that Rome and Carthage were engaged in the First and Second Punic Wars

and Hannibal marched across the Alps with elephants to attack Rome. One side of the coin

depicts Tanit, the chief deity of Carthage. The other side depicts the head of a horse. Carthage

was noted for raising fine horses. The horse was a symbol of Carthage and appeared on most of

its coins.

Item CARTHAGE CARTHAGE AE18, 280-200BC, FINE ........................................... $55.00

VIKING TRADE COIN

The Vikings did not strike their own coins. However, they sailed

down the Volga River to the Capian Sea where they encountered

the Samanid Empire in the 10th Century. They traded furs, slaves,

honey and other commodities for these silver Dirhams. They

carried back huge quantities of these coins, which today are found

mainly in Northern Russia and Scandinavia. The thin silver coins

are approximately 30mm in diameter. They have Arabic legends

on both sides. The coins show minimal wear, but are not well

struck so tend to have flat areas.

Item SAMND SAMANID 10th CENT. SILVER DIRHAM VIKING TRADE COIN F$49.00


KING EDWARD III, EDWARD THE BLACK PRINCE & THE 100 YEARS WAR

Edward III became King of England at age 14 in 1327 when his

mother, Isabella of France and her lover, deposed his father,

Edward II. His 50-year reign was a transformational period of

English history. In 1337, French King Philip VI confiscated

Edward's possessions in France, which included the Duchy of

Aquitaine. In return Edward claimed the entire Kingdom of

France, thus starting the Hundred Years War between France

and England (which actually lasted 116 years). Initially Edward

III left his son, Edward The Black Prince, in charge of England

while he campaigned in France. In 1346 Prince Edward joined

his father in France. Prince Edward was a brilliant commander

and is considered one of the greatest knights of his era. He had

numerous military successes against the French, including

battles at Crecy, Calais, and Poitiers, where he captured French King John II. Prince Edward was

noted for his chivalry, but he was also ruthless. He and his troops plundered and burned their

way through France. It 1370 he ordered an indiscriminate massacre of the citizens of Limoges in

revenge for the surrender of the town to the French by its bishop. In 1362 King Edward granted

Prince Edward his dominions in France along with the title of Prince of Aquitaine and Gascony.

Prince Edward gave up the territories in 1372, as the costs of maintaining them exceeded the

revenues they generated. In 1348 the Black Death (bubonic plague) hit England, killing more

than a third of the population. The plague returned again in 1361, killing around 20 percent of the

population. King Edward was forced to turn to Parliament to raise taxes in order to pay for the

war in France. This, along with the shortage of labor caused by the plagues, strengthened and

evolved the power of the English Parliament and helped to define the House of Commons.

Prince Edward died of dysentery in England in 1376 before becoming king. King Edward III died

of a stroke the following year. There is some debate as to why Prince Edward became known as

The Black Prince. Some say it was the color of his shield or armor. Others say it was in

reference to his brutal reputation in France. We are pleased to offer silver Deniers of these

English two monarchs issued for their territories in France. The Denier of King Edward III

depicts a leopard within the legends on the obverse and a cross on the reverse. The Denier of

Edward The Black Prince depicts a half-length portrait of Edward holding a sword on the obverse

and a cross on the reverse. Both of these Anglo-Gallic coins are approximately 18mm and are

quite crude.

Item EDW-III EDWARD III DENIER 1327-77, VG-CRUDE ...................................... $75.00

Item EDBLACK EDWARD THE BLACK PRINCE 1362-72, VG .............................. $275.00

WOOD'S HIBERNIA HALFPENNY USED IN COLONIAL AMERICA

Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny was widely used in the

American Colonies so is often collected as part of

American Colonial series. In 1722 English copper

mine owner William Wood obtained a patent to

strike copper coins for Ireland. His coins depict

King George I on the obverse and a woman with a

harp on the reverse. There was considerable

opposition to the coins in Ireland because the Irish

Parliament had not consulted, the weight of the coins was less than that of regal issues, and the

coins were privately struck. In 1737 regal coins were finally made for Ireland and Wood's coins

were partially demonetized, making them even less popular. After receiving a poor reception in

Ireland, large quantities of the coins were exported to the American colonies. Though many in

the colonies did not like them either, there was such a severe coin shortage that they circulated

widely. We have well-worn, corroded examples of this famous coin used in the American

Colonies.

Item WOODS WOOD'S HIBERNIA HALFPENNY 1723, POOR .............................. $35.00


OLD UNCIRCULATED COIN OF THE KINGDOM OF BULGARIA

This 1912 Uncirculated Bulgarian Bronze 1 Stotinka was part of a

hoard found in the basement of a church in Sophia, Bulgaria. The

coins were probably hidden there at the beginning of World War I,

then forgotten. One side of the coin has the arms of the Kingdom

of Bulgaria, the other has the denomination and date. Even after

over 100 years the coin still retains much of its original red luster.

Item BG-22 BULGARIA 1 STOTINKA 1912 UNC. .......................................................... $7.00

WEIMAR GERMANY INFLATION COINS

In 1922 Germany issued a circulating 3 Mark

coin commemorating the 3rd Anniversary of the

Weimar Constitution. The denomination, date

and mintmark are on the obverse. A Germanic

Eagle and the legend "VERFASSUNGSTAG 11.

AUGUST 1922" (Constitution day, August 11,

1922) is on the other. The aluminum coin is

28mm aluminum and 1.55mm thick. Inflation

quickly took a toll on Germany. In 1923

Germany issued aluminum 200 and 500 Mark coins.

The 500 Mark is just slightly smaller than the 3 Mark:

27mm in diameter and 1.35mm thick. The 200 Mark is

23mm in diameter, 1.2mm thick, and weighs just 1

gram. The designs of the 200 and 500 Mark are similar

to the 3

Mark: The denomination, date and mintmark is on the

obverse, the eagle on the reverse. The legend on the

reverse of the 1923 issues was changed to

"EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT" (Unity

and Justice and Freedom" which was the unofficial

national motto. They provide a vivid example of

Germany's hyperinflation.

Item DE-3M-G GERMANY 3 MARK 1922G (Karlsruhe) KM29 BU-crude strike ...... $8.00

Item DE-200M GERMANY 200 MARK 1923D (Munich Mint) KM35 BU ................. $5.00

Item DE-500M-D GERMANY 500 MARK 1923D (Munich Mint) KM36 BU ........... $15.00

WEIMAR GERMANY CELEBRATES LIBERATION OF THE RHINELAND

For hundreds of years control of the left (west)

bank of the Rhine had been battled over

between France and Germany. France

considered the Rhine to be the western border

of Germany, Germany considered the Rhine

valley to be German territory. The Rhineland

was rich in coal and was a major industrial

area. The territory was taken from Germany

following World War I. Part of it was returned

to Germany in 1925, but with significant restrictions. In 1930 Germany struck this circulating

silver commemorative 3 Reichsmark to commemorate the return of the Rhineland to Germany.

One side of the 30mm silver coin depicts an eagle standing on a bridge and the legends "DER

RHEIN DEUTSCHLANDS STROM * NICHT DEUTSCHLANDS GRENZE" (The Rhine is

Germany's Power, Not Germany's Border). The other side has the Weimar Eagle within a shield.

Above the shield is the "A" mintmark for Berlin. The coin has a lettered edge "EINIGKEIT UND

RECHT UND FREIHEIT" (Unity and justice and freedom).

Item DE-3RHINE GERMANY 3 REICHMARK 1930A RHINELAND KM70 UNC.$125.00


American Indian Tribe Coins As sovereign nations, American Indian tribes claim the right to issue their own coins. The Jamul

Sovereign Nation, a small Indian tribe in Southern California issued the following coin sets for

more well-known tribes. Each set contains six coins: 1 cent, 5 cents, 1 dime (10 cents), quarter

dollar, half dollar and 1 dollar. The coins depict a tribal emblem on the obverse and various

aspects of tribal culture on the reverse. Because of a distribution agreement the coins were sold

primarily in Europe and are difficult to find in the United States.

Item APACHE APACHE TRIBES 6 COIN SET 2016 UNC. ....................................... $15.00

Item BLACK BLACKFOOT TRIBES 6 COIN SET 2017 UNC ................................... $15.00

Item CHEROKEE CHEROKEE TRIBES 6 COIN SET 2017 UNC............................. $15.00

Item CROW CROW TRIBES 6 COIN 6 COIN SET 2017 UNC .................................. $15.00

Item ESKIMO ESKIMO TRIBES 6 COIN SET 2016 UNC ......................................... $15.00

Item IROQUOIS IROQUOIS TRIBES 6 COIN SET 2014 UNC .................................. $15.00


MINOTAUR ON CRETE COIN

In Greek mythology the Minotaur

was a creature that was part man, part

bull. It was contained in an elaborate

and confusing labyrinth on Crete.

The Minotaur is featured on the

reverse of this unofficial five-sided

500 Drachmai of Crete. The obverse

features the coat of arms of Crete.

The silver-plated Proof coin is 36mm

and has a mintage of just 160 pieces.

Item CRETE CRETE 500 DRACHMAI 2020 PROOF .................................................. $19.95

MONT SAINT-MICHEL 500 FRANCS

Mont Saint-Michel is a tidal

island located a few

hundred yards (meters) off

the coast of Normandy,

France. Its unusual position

made it accessible to

pilgrims during low tide,

but defensible as the

incoming high tides

stranded, drove off, or

drowned any attackers. The

island was unconquered by

the English during the

Hundred Years' War. Originally built as an abbey, it was later turned into a prison. In 1874 it

was declared an historic monument and has since become a popular tourist destination, with more

than 3 million visitors a year. This unofficial 2020 dated 500 Francs of Mont Saint-Michel

depicts the island and its arms on the obverse. The reverse portrays Saint Michael the Archangel.

The silver-plated 40mm, eight-sided coin has a mintage of only 160 pieces and is Proof.

Item ST-MICHEL MONT SAINT-MICHEL 500 FRANCS 2020 PROOF ................. $19.95

ALDABRA GIANT TORTOISE ON ALDABRA COIN

Aldabra is the world's second-

largest coral atoll. It is located

in the Indian Ocean. An

Aldabra Giant Tortoise is on

the reverse of this unofficial

2019 eight-sided 100 Rupees

coin of Aldabra. The tortoise

can weigh over 550 pounds

(250kg.) and measure over 4

feet (122cm) in length and

may live over 200 years. The

tortoises were almost hunted

to extinction for their meat in the 19th century. Today Aldabra is inhabited by a dozen scientists

who study the area's unique flora and fauna. The obverse depicts the coat-of-arms of Seychelles,

which controls Aldabra. The 40mm silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of just 160 pieces.

Item ALDABRA ALDABRA 100 RUPEES 2019, PROOF............................................. $22.00


GIANT COCONUT CRAB ON CHAGOS ARCHIPELAGO COIN

The giant Coconut crab is

featured on this unofficial six-

sided 2019 dated 200 Rupees

coin of Chagos. The Coconut

Crab is the largest land

arthropod in the world. It can

grow up to 3 feet (1m) in length

from leg to leg and weigh up to 9

pounds (4.1kg.). Anything left

unattended on the ground is a

potential source of food for the

crab, which they will investigate and may carry away, hence it is sometime called the "robber

crab". The obverse features the Chagos coat of arms which features a sea turtle on top of the

Mauritius coat of arms. Ownership of Chagos is disputed between Great Britain and Mauritius.

Great Britain controls the islands and calls them the British Indian Ocean Territory. In the early

1970’s they evicted the natives on the islands and built a military base on the island of Diego

Garcia. In 2010 Britain established the world’s largest marine reserve that encompassed the

islands. By creating the reserve, it outlawed fishing in the area and effectively prevented the

natives from ever returning to the islands. The Proof coin is struck on silver plated brass and has

a mintage of just 160 pieces.

Item CHAGOS CHAGOS 200 FRANCS 2019, PROOF ................................................ $19.95

COINS OF AKROTIRI & DHEKELIA

Akrotiri and Dhekelia are

sovereign British Overseas

Territories on the island of

Cyprus under the control of the

British military. The two areas

comprise of about 98 square

miles (254 km2) and have a

population of about 7,700

Cypriots in addition to some

8,000 British military personnel

and their families. Dhekelia

is located on the border

between Turkish Northern

Cyprus and the Republic of

Cyprus and is used primarily

as a communications base.

Akrotiri is located on the

southwestern portion of

Cyprus and contains a major

Royal Air Force base. We

offer two unofficial silver-

plated Proof coins from this

tiny British territory. The

odd-shaped 2019 5 Pound coin depicts Queen Elizabeth and the two lions from the territory's

unofficial flag on the obverse. The reverse features a Mediterranean Chameleon. It has a

mintage of only 160 pieces. The round 2014 dated 2 Pound coin depicts a multi-color image of

an Eleonora's falcon on the reverse. The obverse depicts the British arms and the royal cipher,

both in color, along with an outline of the head of Queen Elizabeth. It has a mintage of just 200.

Item AKROTIRI19 AKROTIRI & DHEKELIA 5 POUNDS 2019, PROOF .............. $19.95

Item AKROTIRI14 AKROTIRI & DHEKELIA 2 POUNDS 2014 PROOF ............... $19.95


2020 CASCADIA SILVER COINS FEATURE BIGFOOT AND PAXARBOLIS

Cascadia is a progressive

independence movement

that encompasses the

"bioregion of the Pacific

Northwest. Smallforest, a

private mint in Oregon,

struck two silver coins for

Cascadia in 2020 featuring

two rarely seen creatures of the Pacific Northwest: Sasquatch (also known as Bigfoot) and

Octopus Paxarbolis (also known as the Northwest Tree Octopus). Though there have been

numerous reported sightings of Sasquatch in the Pacific Northwest, there is no proof that it exists.

Paxarbolis was created as an internet hoax in 1998 about an endangered species of tree octopus

that has since taken on a life of its own. The rare Paxarbolis is reportedly the favorite food of

Sasquatch, which may be why neither have been found. The Sasquatch coin is denominated as

10 Dougies, the Octopus is 8 Dougies. Both silver coins are 26mm and have a common obverse

with "CASCADIA" and the date within a ring of stars. The coins have a maximum mintage of

100 pieces each.

Item CASCADE-BIGFOOT CASCADIA 10 DOUGIES 2020 SASQUATCH UNC. ... $15.00

Item CASCADE-OCTOPUS CASCADIA 8 DOUGIES 2020 PAXARBOLIS UNC. ... $15.00

COIN OF THE VERMONT REPUBLIC FEATURES MOHICAN INDIAN

Vermont was an independent

republic from 1777 to 1791,

before becoming a state in the

United States. Since 2003 a

small secessionist group has tried

to re-establish Vermont as an

independent republic. This 2020

dated 38mm silver-plated 20

Vermont Dollars coin was struck

for the Second Vermont

Republic. One side depicts a

Mohican holding a gun. The other side has a traditional design of a stylized sun peaking over the

mountains, The coin has a mintage of only 170 pieces and is Proof.

Item VERMONT VERMONT 20 DOLLARS 2020 PROOF .......................................... $19.95

REPUBLIC OF TEXAS COIN FEATURES COMANCHE WARRIOR

This 2020 dated silver-plated

Proof 20 Texas Dollars coin

of the Republic of Texas

depicts a Comanche warrior

on horseback holding a rifle.

The other side depicts the seal

of the Republic of Texas.

Texas gained its independence

from Mexico in 1835 and was

a sovereign nation until it

became a state of the United

States in 1846. Coins were

authorized, but none were ever issued by the Republic of Texas at that time. There are some that

think that Texas should again become an independent republic, though the independence

movement has gained few followers. The 40mm eight-sided coin has a mintage of just 190.

Item TEXAS TEXAS 20 DOLLARS 2020 PROOF ........................................................ $19.95


WORLD PAPER MONEY

PAPER MONEY OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION.

The French Revolution brought about a

radical and violent reorganization of French

society. France soon found itself at war with

most of the monarchies of Europe as it tried to

spread its revolutionary ideals. In order to

finance the wars vast quantities of paper

money, called Assignats were issued. The

Assignats were supposedly backed by land

confiscated from the church and nobility that

fled the country (in hopes of keeping their

heads attached). The notes are printed on one

side only on thin, watermarked paper with an embossed seal. The notes carry a warning that the

punishment for counterfeiting is death, and a reward will be paid to informers. This set contains

the seven lower denomination pre-decimal notes issued during the French Revolution. Included

is the 10, 15, 25, 50 Sols, 5, 10 and 25 Livres issued in 1792 and 1793. It was during this period

that France was declared a Republic, King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were guillotined and

the revolution became increasingly radical and deadly. This is a rarely offered set of historic

notes from a violent period that completely changed France, but whose ideals ultimately changed

Europe and much of the rest of the world.

Item PM-FR-ASSIG7 FRANCE 7 NOTE SET 10 SOUS - 25 LIVRES, 1792-93 F-VF $99.75

Item PM-FR-10L FRANCE 10 LIVRES from the above set 1792 F-VF...................... $17.50

Item PM-FR-25L FRANCE 25 LIVRES NOTE from the above set 1792-1793 VG ... $12.00

RARE GREENLAND MONEY CHITS

These cardboard money chits, also

called Greenland stamp money, were

used in Greenland from 1910 until

1926. The chits were needed due to

a lack of small change. The set

includes the brown 1 Ore, yellow 2

Ore, violet 5 Ore, pink 25 Ore and

the blue 1 Krone. The denomination is printed on one side and the other side is blank. They are

approximately 21x34mm. The chits have perforated edges, like postage stamps, as they were

originally issued in sheets. These Greenland chits are exceedingly scarce. These are not listed

in many catalogs. We were fortunate enough to obtain a few sets from a small hoard.

Item PM-GL-CHIT5 GREENLAND 1, 2, 5, 25 Ore & 1 Krone CHITS, AU-UNC. ... $150.00

Item PM-GL-1ORE GREENLAND 1 Ore Chit from the above set AU-UNC ............. $25.00

UNCIRCULATED GERMAN 1000 MARK NOTE

This Uncirculated German 1000 Mark

note is dated September 15, 1922. Some

consider this the start of the Germany

hyperinflation as the value of the Mark

collapsed that month. A liter of milk went

from 7 Marks in April 1922, to 16 Marks

in August to 26 Marks in mid-September.

The 160 x 85mm note has a simple design

consisting primarily of words. It is an

inexpensive Uncirculated note that is

almost a century old.

Item PM-DE-1000M-22 GERMANY 1000 MARK, 1922 P76 UNC. ............................... $5.00


THE FAMOUS GERMAN “VAMPIRE NOTE”

This large (180 x 110mm) 10,000

Mark note dated January 1922 is

often called the “Vampire Note” If

you turn the note sideways and look

carefully (and have a good

imagination) you will see a vampire

on the neck of the German. The

nose of the vampire is pointed

towards the neck of the man. This

was an allusion that the heavy

reparations that Germany had to pay

France following World War I was sucking the lifeblood out of Germany.

Item PM-DE-VAMP-U GERMANY 10,000 MARK “VAMPIRE NOTE” 1922 UNC. $15.00

Item PM-DE-VAMP-C GERMANY 10,000 MARK “VAMPIRE NOTE” 1922 VF ...... $7.00

KOSSUTH NOTES FOR HUNGARIAN REVOLUTION

In 1848 Hungary revolted against

their Hapsburg monarchs in an

attempt to promote freedom and an

independent Hungary. Lajos (Louis)

Kossuth served as Regent-President

of the short-lived independent

Hungarian nation before the

revolution was crushed. Kossuth

made his way from to Great Britain

and then to the United States where

he received a received a hero's

welcome. While in the United

States he raised funds to continue

the revolution and had these 1, 2

and 5 Forint banknotes printed in

Philadelphia in 1852 for his

Hungarian government in exile.

His attempts to influence United

States politics and his

involvement in an attempt to

overthrow the government of

Haiti alienated his supporters and

he soon returned to England.

These large-sized unissued

Kossuth notes are printed on only

one side, on thin white paper.

The 1 (Egy) Forint depicts

Hungaria standing over a defeated

crowned figure (presumably the

Austrian Emperor) with cannons

draped in the national flags. The legend on buckled leather belts translates as "For Freedom For

God For Home". A vignette of the Three Graces is on the left and a woman inscribing a tablet is

on the right. The 2 (Ket) Forint depicts Justice holding scales on the left, Liberty leaning on the

Hungarian shield at the center and an Athena warrior on the right. The 5 (Ot) Forint features an

arm and hammer at the center. At the top are two women. At the bottom is a beehive and two

Hungarian coats-of-arms. The three unissued notes never circulated, but may show light folds.

Item HU-KOSSUTH HUNGARY 1, 2 & 5 FORINT KOSSUTH NOTES 18(52) AU .. $37.50


1918 RUSSIAN REVOLUTION NOTES FROM BLOODY BAKU

Prior to World War I Baku was part of Russia and was one of the world's leading producers of

petroleum. This made it a much sought-after city during the chaotic times of the Russian

Revolution. After the collapse of the Czarist Government in November 1917, the Baku Commune

under Bolshevik control took control of the city. In March 1918 they slaughtered thousands of

Azerbaijanis and Muslims living in the area. A severe shortage of food and supplies only added

to the misery. In May the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic declared its independence, with Baku

as its capital, even though it did not control Baku at the time. On July 25, anti-Bolshevik forces

backed by British troops took over the city. On September 15, 1918 Ottoman and Azerbaijani

forces fought their way into the city and took over. Thousands of Armenian and Christian

residents were slaughtered in revenge for the March slaughter of Muslims. British troops

returned and took control of the city on November 17 to established order. The British left in

1919, returning the city to the control of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, which then fell to

Bolshevik forces in 1920. It was later incorporated into the Soviet Union. Today Baku is the

capital of Azerbaijan. These 1918 dated 25 and 50 Ruble banknotes were issued by the Baku

Commune, (also known as the Baku City Administration or Baku Soviet Municipal

Administration). The brown 25 Rubles has a vignette of Mercury and a worker. The green 50

Ruble has a vignette that includes a sailing ship and oil facilities. Both are about 68x110mm and

have the Baku coat-of-arms above the vignette. The back of the notes features the denomination.

They are historic notes from a city caught in the excesses of the Russian Revolution.

Item PM-BAKU BAKU 25 & 50 RUBLE NOTES, 1918 PS732 & PS733, VG-F ........ $47.50

BRITISH ARMED FORCES CURRENCY

To try to control black

market activities and

currency speculation where

British troops were stationed

overseas, Great Britain paid

troops with a special

currency called British

Armed Forces Special

Vouchers. The notes were

only to be used in military

canteens. We have two sets

of these unusual banknotes.

A set of three 1 Pound notes. It consisting of the Second Series 1 Pound note which was

introduced in Germany in 1948; the Third Series 1 Pound note which was briefly used during the

Suez Crisis in 1956; and the Fourth Series1 Pound note, which printed in 1962 at the height of the

Cold War. A set of three Sixth series notes consisting of 5, 10 and 50 New Pence notes were

issued in 1972, after Great Britain went to the decimal system. (no Fifth Series exists). The notes

were used in Berlin until December 31, 1979. All notes are Uncirculated.

Item PM-BAF-3x1P BRITISH ARMED FORCES SET OF 3 x 1 POUND NOTES ..... $9.75

Item PM-BAF-SER6 BRITISH ARMED FORCES 5, 10 & 50 PENCE NOTES UNC . $4.00


BULK & BARGAIN LOTS

Fun ways to start or expand a collection – They also make great gifts

WELL MIXED WORLD COINS BY THE POUND

Each pound contains about 85 to 120 mostly different coins, mostly circulated, from around the

world. Every lot is different. These lots provide hours of fun for kids and adults. Somebody must

be finding some good stuff as we get lots of repeat orders on these lots.

Item 1POUND 1 POUND (about 450 grams) OF WELL MIXED WORLD COINS $15.00

Item 3POUND 3 POUNDS OF WELL MIXED WORLD COINS .............................. $39.00

Item 12POUND 12 POUNDS OF WELL MIXED WORLD COINS .......................... $129.00

ALL DIFFERENT WORLD PAPER MONEY LOTS

These sets are all different world banknotes. The larger lots include the notes from the smaller

lots, as well as scarcer and higher value notes. Notes are Uncirculated.

Item LOTPM50 50 Different world banknotes, Uncirculated ....................................... $19.50

Item LOTPM100 100 Different world banknotes, Uncirculated ................................... $48.50

AUSTRIAN & GERMAN NOTGELD NOTES

During and after World War I numerous communities in Austria and Germany issued notgeld

(emergency) notes due to a serious shortage of small change, and to raise funds for the

community. They are an inexpensive, interesting and historic collectable. Most notes are dated

1920 or 1921 and many are Uncirculated. Every lot is different.

Item PM-AT-NOTx10 10 DIFFERENT AUSTRIAN NOTGELD NOTES.................... $5.00

Item PM-AT-NOTx25 25 DIFFERENT AUSTRIAN NOTGELD NOTES ................. $13.00

Item PM-AT-NOTx100 100 MOSTLY DIFF. AUSTRIAN NOTGELD NOTES. ...... $49.50

Item PM-DE-NOTx10 10 DIFFERENT GERMAN NOTGELD NOTE ...................... $8.00

Item PM-DE-NOTx25 25 DIFFERENT GERMAN NOTGELD NOTES, .................. $19.50

Item PM-DE-NOTx100 100 DIFFERENT GERMAN NOTGELD NOTES, .............. $79.50

ENGRAVED STOCK CERTIFICATES

Attractive engraved stock certificates. most from the 1950's to the 1970's.

Item STKx10 10 DIFFERENT STOCK & BOND CERTIFICATES, ............................ $9.95

WEST VIRGINIA COAL MINE TOKENS

These tokens, also known as Scrip, Dingles, Clackers, and many other names, were issued by

coal companies as an advance on miners' wages. We have a historic collection of 10 different

West Virginia coal scrip tokens, ranging in value from 1 cent to 1 Dollar.

Item COALx1 1 WEST VIRGINIA COAL SCRIP TOKEN, VG-UNC. ...................... $4.50

Item COALx10 10 DIFFERENT COAL MINE TOKENS, VG-UNC. ........................ $35.00

ARMY AND AIR FORCE EXCHANGE (AAFES) POG "COINS"

The Army and Air Force Exchange Services, commonly known as AAFES or just “The

Exchange”, provides goods and services to members of the United States armed forces and their

families throughout the world. Because of the cost and difficulty in supplying coins to bases in

Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Middle East, the AAFES produced these POG coins. They are issued

in the denominations of 5, 10, and 25 cents and are printed on thin colorful 40mm plastic discs.

To avoid legal difficulties the POGs are labeled as "Gift Certificates". The POGS are issued in

dated series, with a dozen or more designs for each denomination in each series. They are a

fascinating but little known military currency collectible. We also have a set of 3 British POGS,

issued by NAAFI, the British equivalent of AAFES, for use by British forces in Afghanistan and

Iran.

Item AAFESx20 20 DIFFERENT AAFES POGS, VF-UNC ........................................ $15.00

Item NAAFIx3 SET OF 3 NAAFI POGS: 5, 10 & 25 CENTS, XF-AU .......................... $4.00

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