My Sunday Market Finds

Today was strange. Perfect weather for an outdoor market and tons of people selling and buying, but next to no coins to be found. I did find a single piece after having seen everything there's to offer.


½ Afghani, Afghanistan (1350)

It was mounted when I got it, but thankfully only on one side. It leaves some terrible marks though. I was quite surprised to find this piece - the guy that sells these typically has old, but still next-to-worthless Pakistani and Iranian coins polished to death and mounted, all coppernickel. As soon as I saw this piece I knew it was Afghanistani and silver - a combination I don't have. However, Numista does not agree with the specifications of this coin, the diameter is too small (24mm officially vs. 21mm this piece), the weight is too light (understandably) and the edge is plain. I'm certain about the piece's legitimacy, but I don't consider it valuable, especially with the damage. I got it for 20 kr.

Better than completely empty handed.

Nice coins looking forward to see if someone can identify the possible Indian States.

Nice haul on that outing

Great coins and so interesting.

Once more, a week without anything to present. Admittingly it's been hard finding anything lately , there's just not as many coins around right now. Hopefully it should pick up soon.

Today it bounced back with plenty to show off, however it's mostly just assorted currency.




5 Centimes, France 1993 & 1994
20 Centimes, France 1982
½ Franc, France 1972
1 Franc, France 1966 & 1976
10 Francs, France 1989 & 1990

50 Malasian Ringgit
A medal
Locally-issued coin (Kristinehamn, 15 kr 1981)

1 Euro Cent, Spain 2007
5 Euro Cents, France 2005, Spain 2000 & 2004, Netherlands 2006 & Portugal 2007
10 Euro Cents, Ireland 2003 & Spain 2007 & 2009
5 Pesetas, Spain 1989 & 1997
10 Pesetas, Spain 1992
1 Penny, UK 2002 & 2009
5 Pence, UK 1990, 1992 & 2010 (x3)

1 Krone, Denmark 2000
2500 Lira, Purkey 1991
10000 Lira, Turkey 1996
1 Pfennig, Germany 1994-D & -J
5 Pfennig, Germany 1982-J
10 Pfennig, Germany 1991-J & 1996-A
50 Pfennig, Germany 1989-J

20 Francs, Belgium 1981
50 Öre, Sweden 2001, 2003, 2007 & 2008
1 Krona, Sweden 2000
5 Kronor, Sweden 1972 & 1979

1 Sen, Japan (11) & (12)
1 Yen, Japan (49) & (55)
5 Yen, Japan (53) & 1994
10 Yen, Japan (44) & 2010
100 Yen, Japan (55)

100 Lire, Italy 1956, 1966 & 1976
200 Lire, Italy 1988
100 Escudos, Portugal 1992
10 Dirhams, Morocco 1995
½ Dinar, Jordan 2000

All of this for 30 kr, which is already a steal. The Malaysian 50 Ringgit note is worth about 100 kr. I must say I think the new design series for these notes are rubbish compared to the one pictured here. These feel modern and fresh. A note I'm happy to get.

The locally-issued 'coin' is just another of many out there - I suppose a way to praise the local economy? Anyway, the inscription on the obverse says that the 'coin' was last redeemable on 31 December 1981, so I think I'm a bit late. It's a pretty 'coin', though.