ChrisB Posted June 2, 2022 · Patron Share Posted June 2, 2022 I have more than a few. Here are a couple of my favorites. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Egry Posted June 2, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 2, 2022 Check out this monster. It’s so big I can’t even find a holder to properly store it. Here it is in my hand for scale Germany, Prince-Bisphoric of Münster, Christopher Bernhard von Galen, as Prince-bishop of Münster 1650-1678 AD, Silver ‘broad’ Thaler (28.98g, 48mm) dated MDCLXI (1661 AD). Obverse: Helmeted Coat of Arms of Christopher Bernhard von Galen, legend around, “PROTECTOR· MEVS· ET· IN· IPSO· SPERAVI· QVI· SVBDIT· POPVLVM· MEVM· SVB· ME· Psal 143”. Reverse: Nimbate and robed half-length figure of Saint Paul facing forward, holding sword and resting within the clouds, city scene of Münster below; “S· PAVL PATRON” above, “MONAST· WESTPH AD: OBED· REDVC TVM” in inner exergue, border and outer legend surrounds, “à Rmo. CELsmo. DD. CHRISTOPH· BERN· EPo. ET· PRINCIPE·MONAST· Ao. MDCLXI”. KM-75; Davenport-5603. A very honest example – evenly worn and complete in design, often seen with problems due to its broad flan. Very Fine. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Egry Posted June 2, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 2, 2022 On 5/27/2022 at 3:51 AM, expat said: Mexico had some lovely 40mm coins. Here is a .900 silver from 1947 I love this Mexican coin series. I have collected most of the silver pesos from 1947 and into the 70s, such beautiful designs and most really affordable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Egry Posted June 2, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) How about these two bad boys I added to my collection a while back. (Sorry for the poor pictures it’s all I have). Here’s a test in world crowns, let’s see if anyone on this forum knows what a 47 Maple Leaf and a 48 means. Edited June 2, 2022 by Egry 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted June 2, 2022 · Patron Share Posted June 2, 2022 A few more: German States - Augsburg 1694 Thaler Bavaria 1810 Thaler Brandenburg-Franconia 1539 Thaler 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Maximus Posted June 3, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 3, 2022 Recent pickup from Australia. Always was a fan of George VI. Nice coins everyone. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Egry Posted June 3, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) @Magnus Maximus Nice! Edited June 3, 2022 by Egry 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted June 3, 2022 · Patron Share Posted June 3, 2022 More German States Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel another Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel Eichstatt Lubeck another Lubeck 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted June 7, 2022 · Patron Share Posted June 7, 2022 Munster Ottingen Pfalz Prussia Regensburg Saxony Stolberg-Stolberg 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted June 7, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 7, 2022 Here are a couple of thalers I own from Saxe-Altenberg and Saxony.Saxe-Altenburg, AR Broad Thaler 1624, Four Dukes (the sons of Friedrich Wilhelm I). Obv. Johann Philipp /Rev. his three brothers, Friedrich, Johann Wilhelm, & Friedrich Wilhelm II. Davenport 7371.Saxony (Albertine Line), AR Broad Thaler 1626, Johann Georg I, Elector of Saxony. Davenport 7601. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayAg47 Posted June 7, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 7, 2022 My 30 pieces of silver! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted June 7, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 7, 2022 (edited) I love this nice big bear coin ... GERMAN STATES, Anhalt-Bernburg Alexius Friedrich Christian, AR 1/3 Taler (below) 1796-1834 1799 HS Diameter: 28.5 mm Weight: 7.03 grams of 83.3% Silver Obverse: Crowned-Bear advancing left on crenellated wall containing arched door below Reverse: Three-line legend and date; •H•S• (mint-master) below Reference: Mann 728a; Jaeger 41b, KM 70 Other: sweet patina Ex-stevex6 ... man, ya gotta love a bear on a coin, eh? Edited June 7, 2022 by Steve 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted June 7, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 7, 2022 (edited) On 6/2/2022 at 4:14 AM, Egry said: How about these two bad boys I added to my collection a while back. (Sorry for the poor pictures it’s all I have). Here’s a test in world crowns, let’s see if anyone on this forum knows what a 47 Maple Leaf and a 48 means. Hi, Egry ... ummm, I know what a 1947 Maple Leaf is all about ... but I have the 50 cent pieces, rather than your sweet 1 dollar coins NOTE: I don't have the curved-7 version (and sadly, my straight-7 coin is harshly toned/oxidized ... sigh) ... very fricken cool, right? Edited June 7, 2022 by Steve 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Egry Posted June 7, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Steve said: Hi, Egry ... ummm, I know what a 1947 Maple Leaf is all about ... but I have the 50 cent pieces, rather than your sweet 1 dollar coins NOTE: I don't have the curved-7 version (and sadly, my straight-7 coin is harshly toned/oxidized ... sigh) ... very fricken cool, right? Very cool!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Egry Posted June 7, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Steve said: I love this nice big bear coin ... GERMAN STATES, Anhalt-Bernburg Alexius Friedrich Christian, AR 1/3 Taler (below) 1796-1834 1799 HS Diameter: 28.5 mm Weight: 7.03 grams of 83.3% Silver Obverse: Crowned-Bear advancing left on crenellated wall containing arched door below Reverse: Three-line legend and date; •H•S• (mint-master) below Reference: Mann 728a; Jaeger 41b, KM 70 Other: sweet patina Ex-stevex6 ... man, ya gotta love a bear on a coin, eh? I love this coin. So awesome and amazing grade too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ominus1 Posted June 7, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 7, 2022 how 'bout Ecu's of Louis XV & XVI, a Peso of Maximillian l of Mexico and a thaler of Francis ll... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Egry Posted June 7, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 7, 2022 On 6/2/2022 at 8:57 PM, ChrisB said: I have more than a few. Here are a couple of my favorites. What is the first coin? I really want one like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted June 7, 2022 · Patron Share Posted June 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Egry said: What is the first coin? I really want one like that It is a 1666 Thaler from Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel Commemorative issue: Death of August II. Composition: Silver Weight: 28.57 g Dav#6376 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Egry Posted June 7, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 7, 2022 52 minutes ago, ChrisB said: It is a 1666 Thaler from Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel Commemorative issue: Death of August II. Composition: Silver Weight: 28.57 g Dav#6376 Is that the one with the tree and skulll? I can’t seem to find one when I look it up. Is it rare? I feel like I need to find one, it’s like love at first sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted June 7, 2022 · Patron Share Posted June 7, 2022 2 hours ago, Egry said: Is that the one with the tree and skulll? I can’t seem to find one when I look it up. Is it rare? I feel like I need to find one, it’s like love at first sight. I would call it scarce. There is one listed here: https://www.ma-shops.com/stuecker/item.php?id=1555 It's a bit nicer than mine but then I didn't pay that much either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Egry Posted June 8, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 8, 2022 2 hours ago, ChrisB said: I would call it scarce. There is one listed here: https://www.ma-shops.com/stuecker/item.php?id=1555 It's a bit nicer than mine but then I didn't pay that much either. Thanks for the tip. I’ll do some research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted June 8, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 8, 2022 A couple of "city view" thalers. Regensburg [Ratisbon] (then a Free Imperial City), AR City View Thaler 1754. Obv. Francis I (Holy Roman Emperor) / Rev. View of Regensburg. Davenport 2618.Nuremberg (then a free Imperial City), AR City View Thaler 1779. Obv. City View of Nuremberg / Rev. Double-Headed Imperial Eagle (Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor). Davenport 2495. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted June 8, 2022 · Patron Share Posted June 8, 2022 Here are a few of my non-German States crown sized coins Brazil 1815R 960 Reis France 1653 ECU Great Britain 1819 Crown Hungary 1703 Thaler Italy 1794 Tallero 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted June 12, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 12, 2022 I have some less attractive specimens, defaced for political reasons. Napoléon III Five Francs, 1870 Paris. Silver, 36mm, 24.84g. Laureate head left, mintmark A; SEDAN stamped on neck. Crowned and mantled coat-of-arms within collar; behind, scepter and Hand of Justice crossed in saltire (VG 739; cf Collignon, Guerre p. 56 note). Napoléon III did so badly in the 1870 war against the Prussians, the French took enmasse to defacing his coins with ever more insulting slogans and costumes, before (and after) deposing him. Ferdinand II of Bourbon One Hundred and Twenty Grana, 1841 Napoli. Silver, 37mm, 27.12g. Young bearded head to right, date below; FERDINANDVS II. DEI GRATIA REX; Star engraved on face. Crowned shield of 6-fold arms, with central shield, value G.120 below; REGNI VTR. SIC. ET HIER. Edge: PROVIDENCIA OPTIMI PRINCIPIS + (KM 346; cf MIR (Naples) 501/1). Defaced with the Star of Italy in the run up to the uprisings of 1848. The star represented the destiny of Italy and was a symbol of Italian unification, of which Ferdinand II was an opponent. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spirityoda Posted June 24, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 24, 2022 Crown size... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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