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I believe that while it wasn't (specifically) mentioned in the King's proclamation, it was used (in reality) as a 'Proclamation Coin'. Here is a page '1' from my 'Australia' album.

Continuing my foray into gold coins I now have coin no. 6. A 1798 George III 1/3 Guinea.

I only had four gold coins and my fifth gold purchase arrived today. It is a 1788 Spanish Half Escudo of Charles III, Au 15mm., 1.7 gm. Yes, it IS holed, but as I am not used to this area I am more interested in whether this was a wise foray or not? I believe the coin to be genuine but if there are any doubts, I would like to hear them now. Thank you.

@Anaximander Thank you for that information. I am always happy to learn.

Thank you for your contribution. If your interest is 'hammered' French coins then you could be interested to see this onefrom my collection. 1100-1225 FRANCE Valence 1 Denier Metcalf 39

I can't see that. I do see that there is a listing for 1643 (dated) coins that have no mintmark, but I can't see where there were 1643 of them, in total. Thank you for pointing out that the letter in the legend refers to the mint mark. (I am always learning.)

I saw that page on 'Numista' but I noticed that there was a character 'E' between the '4' (in the date) and the 'cross', which made me think that the coin on 'Numista' was not the same as mine. Also, with reference to the second link that you provided, (thank you), the legend on the 'bust' face of the coin is not the same as mine.

I have one of these and I would like to know more about it. Can anyone point me in the right direction to find out more about this coin, please? Thank you

Thank you, @John Conduitt and @shanxi for your comments. Just what I wanted to hear. I was offered some , hebce the question, but I will save my money for 'real' coins.

Some countries produce "Non-Circulation" coins at the same time as producing coins for circulation. (See below) I am presuming that those "Non-Circulating" coins are put into 'Collector Sets' and the like, which may (or may not be) broken up after purchase. Should I buy some "Non-Circulating" coins to add to my collection of coins of that Country, or are they considered 'not worth it'???

There is a story as to how I came to own my (Avatar) coin , but I chose to use it simply because 'I like it'. 600-550 B.C. MYSIA 1/24 Stater EL 0.50gm., 6mm. Kyzikos Hurter & Leiwald 2.2;, Von Fritz 1.9, SNG France, Roser 419 (Prov. Ex CNG Auction 335, Lot 166 24/09/2014) Obverse: Head of Tunny Fish Reverse: Quadripartite Incuse Swastika

FYI: I recently received a package of coins from the USA. The package had been opened and 'resealed', and the following label had been attached.

Upon looking through my drawer I came across these two coins. I have no ideas where to start looking to attribute them. I don't even know if I have them the right way up. I am thinking maybe Muslim, or Indian? Any assistance is welcome. The first one is Ag17 x 12mm, with a weight of 1.5gm. The second one is Ag18 x 15mm, with a weight of 2.05gm.

Thank you, Shanxi. Forgive me. I was given incorrect information.

A 'Biga'? I wonder if they ever had a 'Quadriga'?