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1945 Twenty Avos Portuguese Timor Reminds me of some of our early American pattern coins.   Edited by cointagous
07/16/2023 09:41 am
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I like the thread. that is a pair of nice coins. Congrats.
It will be interesting to see different countries' physical depictions of Liberty.
I do mostly Lincoln's and didn't collect many world coins until yesterday when I won a Mehrig world coin album from the 1960's.
When I receive it I'll see which ones may qualify.
Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups.
We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow.
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Bedrock of the Community
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1907 France 20 francs. Probably a later re-issue, however.   Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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1907 France 20 francs Two excellent pieces! Phrygian caps for everybody!  Thanks for sharing them in the thread! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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07/16/2023 8:15 pm
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@Petespocket55: I hope you enjoy your foray into World coins! There are many ways to collect them!
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Here's a medal from Canada that was a joint design effort between Susan Taylor, a former Royal Canadian Mint Senior Engraver and John Mercanti, the former Chief Engraver of the US Mint. The obverse of the medal, the side that depicts a left-facing portrait of <i>Lady Peace</i> was designed by Ms. Taylor. The allegorical figure presents a young woman portraying "quiet strength and radiant hope." (Per Mint web site description.) <i>Peace</i> is depicted wearing a crown comprised of olive branches (an international symbol of peace) and maple leaves (symbolic of Canada). The inscription "A Mari Usque Ad Mare" (translates from Latin to English as "From Sea to Sea") is Canada's official motto; "Pax" translates as "Peace." John Mercanti designed the medal's reverse. It presents a forward-striding figure of <i>Liberty</i> (somewhat reminiscent of the US' St. Gaudens gold Double Eagle coins and the US-Philippines One Peso coins). In her upraised left hand is held the torch of freedom, with laurel branches wrapped about it. In her right hand is seen a sword with which she is warding off a pair of snakes meant to represent evil and oppression. The inscription "E Pluribus Unum" translates to English as "Out of Many, One" and "Libertas" translates to "Liberty."   Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Let's see what we can come up with! (All countries, including the US, are eligible!) There is a similar existing topic, although it had fallen dormant for a year and a half. Although the new topic seems to be specific to Liberty, her overwhelming presence in the original topic will cause unnecessary duplication. With that being said, these topics have been merged! Feel free to start back on page one and see all the hits! |
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1794 Lincolnshire Spalding halfpenny token (D&H 6a) featuring Britannia  |
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1794 Lincolnshire Spalding halfpenny token (D&H 6a) featuring Britannia Very nice!  |
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Featuring the allegorical Fortune -- or "Lady Luck" blindfolded and holding a horseshoe -- this roughly shilling-sized advertising ticket of 1814 was given to purchasers of lottery shares at Pidding's State Lottery Office in Cornhill, London. The token's silver content was "good weight," so it circulated widely in everyday commerce during the Regency Period's chronic shortage of small change.
The token also celebrates the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy to France, once again an ally of Britain after Napoleon Bonaparte's forcible removal. TB3 W1715, Davis & Waters 318:5.
"If everything seems to be under control, you're just not going fast enough."
--- Mario Andretti
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Very interesting, Daltonista! How about Hercules on this 1873 France 5 Francs?  Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Nice examples! |
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Aren't there three different allegories on that French crown, Hondo Boguss? Very nice.
I'll see your Hercules and raise you a Dove of Peace!
 (For background on my Griquatown "token," see older post here: http://goccf.com/t/301479&whichpage=225
"If everything seems to be under control, you're just not going fast enough."
--- Mario Andretti
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I'll see your Hercules and raise you a Dove of Peace! Fantastic! |
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Some great additions, congrats all.
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