Box of Awesome
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objetos, creada el 05 nov. 2021
I keep a binder of my favorite graded world coins. It holds 4 pages of 9 coins so there are 36 coins in the binder. This changes periodically and will be updated as needed. I will include some coins in over-sized holders that will not fit the album pages so we should end up with around 40 coins.
I am limiting this to world coins only. If you would like to see some of my other favorites, please visit my other collections.
This is a concept loosely based on Coin Talk member lordmarcovan who used to have a box of 20 coins as a nice compact collection.
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Angola 1814 Macuta
This is a fantastic piece. One of the best available. I find the multiple die breaks very interesting. KM-46; Gomes-03.02. Without Zodiac. Central design well struck with sharp details. Lustrous with attractive chocolate brown...
Austria 1668 1/2 Thaler
Obverse: Arms Obverse Lettering: MAXIMIL GANDOLPH 9 D G ARCHIEPS SALISBVRG SED AP LEG Reverse: 2 Saints facing each other. Reverse Lettering: SS RVDBERTVS ET VIRGILIVS PATRONI SALISBVRGENSES Ruler: Maximilian Gandolph Composition: Silver Weight:...
Azores 1795 20 Reis
This was already appealing to me because it is a well-preserved large copper coin from the 1700's. It is even more appealing because of the well-defined under type. Obverse: Crowned arms within cartouche Obverse...
Bahamas 1806 Penny
Obverse: Laureate head right Reverse: Full masted ship Ruler: George III Composition: Copper
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Barbados 1792 Penny
This is a very popular type. I have a love of US large cents and this is around the same size. Obverse: Crowned bust facing left Lettering: I•SERVE Reverse: Neptune riding in a horse...
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Brazil 1815R 960 Reis
Obverse: The crowned arms of Portugal divide the year, on left 90º turned right denomination, on right 3 4-petal flowers with the ruler name and title in Latin around, close to the edge Lettering:...
Ceylon 1808 24 Stivers
Despite its small size and crudeness, this is one of my favorite coins. Who doesn't like Elephants? I have several coins from Ceylon, because of the Elephants, but this one is by far my...
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Chile 1845 So 8 Escudos
Obverse: Plumed and supported arms Reverse: Liberty standing, column at left, fasces and cornucopia at right Edge Description: Lettered Note: Edge lettering includes month of issue. Composition: Gold Fineness: 0.8750 Weight: 27.0000g AGW: 0.7596oz...
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Colombia 1794 NR-JJ 8 Escudos
I don't own much gold but when I can find reasonably priced pre 1800 gold I will pick it up. This one has genuinely nice toning and is extremely attractive in hand. KM# 62.1...
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Crete & Ionian Islands 1819 2 Obili
Obverse: Winged lion above date Reverse: Seated Britannia, left Reverse Legend: BRITTANIA Composition: Copper
France 1653L ECU
Obverse: Bust right Reverse: Arms within legend Ruler: Louis XIV Composition: Silver
German East Africa 1909 J 5 Heller
This is a very pleasing coin for the grade. Obverse: Crown with ribbon above date Reverse: Denomination within wreath Edge Description: Plain Ruler: Wihelm II Composition: Bronze Weight: 20 g Diameter: 37 mm ...
German States Brunswick 1633 Thaler
Wonderful coin with exceptional eye appeal. Obverse: Five-fold helmeted 11-field coat of arms Reverse: St. Jacob divides 16-33 and S-I in 2 lines. St. Jacob with hat, slanted staff and book walks halfway, in...
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German States Eichstatt 1757 Thaler
Eichstätt-Bishopric. Sede Vacante Taler 1757 MF-I.L. AU55 PCGS, Nürnberg mint, KM75, Dav-2208, Cahn-133. A most desirable and generally elusive taler type, featuring slate gray surface coloration with darkened toning accents around the devices. Obverse:...
German States Fulda 1795 Thaler
This one is much more pleasing in hand than the photos show. Nice big silver coin with just a hint of wear visible. Obverse: Helmeted 4-fold arms Obverse Legend: ADALBERTUS D. G. EPIS: ET...
German States Hamburg 1635 2 Thaler
A truly exceptional piece. I find the subject matter appealing as well but the size of this one really makes it stand out. One of the only multiple thalers in my collection. Obverse: The...
German States Lubeck 1752 48 Schilling
Another one that is much nicer than the photo indicates. I think the TPG was particularly picky with this one. Obverse: Crowned imperial eagle, large 48 in circle on breast, oval shield of mayor's...
German States Nurnberg 1760 1/2 Thaler
Highly appealing coin that falls just short of mint state. In my eyes it is a very attractive coin. Obverse: River god holding arms Reverse: Crowned shield within Order chain on eagle's breast Note:...
German States Saxony 1657 Thaler
Obverse: Elector wearing robe and electoral hat, carrying sword over right shoulder, on horseback to right, small oval shield of 2-fold arms of electoral and ducal Saxony below, date at end of legend, which...
German States Saxony 1741 1/2 Thaler
Markedly sharp in the peripheral features with the slightest softness atop the highest points of the central devices, this charming 1/2 taler clearly owes its plus classification to radiant gold and cobalt tones as...
German States Stolberg-Stolberg Thaler
Most of the Stolberg-Stolberg coinage is scare and highly sought after. The deer imagery seems to be appealing to a wide range of collectors, including me. Obverse: In front of the crowned column, a...
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Germany Öttingen 1541 Thaler
The dogs in the coat of arms are very appealing to me. Obverse: Shield of Öttingen arms divides date, ornate helmet with dog's head crest, titles of 3 counts Reverse: Crowned imperial eagle, titles...
Iceland 1930 10 Kronur
This coin has won some awards as the most beautiful coin ever made. Although it is stunning, I wouldn't rate it quite that highly. The denomination is on the edge so it does qualify...
Isle of Man 2019 5 Pounds
By far, the most modern coin in this collection but it has a vintage "feel" to it. Composition: Silver Weight: 85.05 Diameter: 55mm Edge Plain The coin, struck with smartminting technology...
Italian Papal States 1675 Piastra
Obverse: Papal arms. Obverse Legend: CLEMENS·X PONT·MAX Reverse: Holy Door closed Reverse Legend: DABIT FRVCTVM SVVMIN·TEMPORE MDCL XXV Note: Dav. #4081. Holy Year issue. Composition: Silver
Italian Papal States 1830 B Scudo
Obverse: Cardinal arms Obverse Legend: SEDE VACANTE... Reverse: Radiant dove Reverse Legend: VENI... Note: Sede Vacante issue. Composition: Silver Fineness: 0.9170 Weight: 26.4280g Diameter: 38mm ASW: 0.7791oz Struck upon the death of Pope Pius...
Malta 1741 4 Tari
This is another large copper. I believe it was the first world coin I purchased with countermarks. Obverse Legend: F IO : PAVLVS : ... Countermark: Including Type V Note: Countermark on 4 Tari,...
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Malta 1757 30 Tari
1757 30 Tari KM# A256 Obverse: Crowned arms, date in legend Lettering: F·EMMANUEL PINTO ·M·M·H·S·S·1757 Reverse: John the Baptist standing with banner in right hand, lamb lying at right, value in exergue Lettering: NON SVRREXIT...
Mexcio (Oaxaca) 1813 8 Reales
Obverse: Bow, arrow, SUD in floral ornamentation Reverse: Morelos monogram, .8.R., date surrounded by ornate flowery fields Composition: Copper Weight: 20 g Diameter: 35 mm
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Portugal 1910 Escudo
This is an extremely popular crown-sized silver coin. This one has some strike weakness which is common for the type. Obverse: Bust holding torch facing left Obverse Legend: REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA 5 de Outubro de...
Portugues India 1826-1834 Tanga
Although it is crude this an awesome, chunky, large copper coin. Portuguese India 1826 - 1834 Obverse: Crowned arms Reverse: AP above T within sprays Ruler: Miguel Composition: Copper
Russia 1781KM 10 Kopek
Siberia 1781KM 10 Kopek KM# 6 Obverse: Crowned monogram within wreath Reverse: Value, date within crowned oval shield with supporters Edge Description: Lettered Composition: Copper Weight: 65.5000g
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San Marino 1935 R 20 Lire
This one goes against the trends in most of this set. It is uncirculated and beautifully engraved. Both the obverse and reverse are stunning in my opinion. Obverse: Upright stylized feathers above value with...
Scotland 1582 30 Shillings
In memory of a friend of mine that passed that was an advanced collector of Scottish coinage. James VI 30 Shillings 1582 VF30 NGC, S-5487. 22.29gm. Fourth Coinage. Highly engaging, with sleek gloss from...
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Spain, Majorca 1808 30 Sueldos
This is a nice crude coin. Yes, I have a thing for crudely produced coins. Spain, Balearic Islands, Majorca Obverse: Value, ruler, date Reverse: Diamond shaped arms Ruler: Ferdinand VII Composition: Silver
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Sweden 1625-27 Ore
They don't get much cruder than this one. The Swedes are none for their big copper coins. This one isn't as large as some, but it is still a nice chunky piece of copper. ...
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Swiss Cantons Zurich 1753 Thaler
Obverse: Oval arms of Zurich in baroque frame, supported by rampant lion at right Obverse Legend: MONETA REIPUBLICÆ TIGURINÆ Reverse: City view, date below Reverse Legend: DOMINE CONSERVA NOS IN PACE Note: Dav. #1791....
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Switzerland Vaud 1812 40 Batzen
This one follows a common theme. The first time I saw this design I knew that I had to have one. The delicate engraving on both the obverse and reverse is very captivating. The...
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Z Angola 1796 10 Macutas
This is a true rarity with a minuscule 24,000 minted. Obverse: Crowned arms Reverse: Denomination within laurel wreath Composition: Silver Fineness: 0.9170 Weight: 14.5500g ASW: 0.4289oz Due to a recent acquisition, this coin has...
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