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A little preface first, within the last few years I have started collecting gold world coins in earnest (I had picked up a couple here or there over the last decade, but just as pure gold plays). I like the tremendous variety world coins offer. So why not show some of them off? Secondarily, maybe my fellow collectors can show off theirs and point me in the direction of other large, relatively affordable and interesting gold coins I have yet to stumble across. First one up from me, and pardon the pictures, I am using a t5i paired with a Canon 60mm f/2.8 macro USM lens, poor lighting and handheld shooting... Italian State of Sardinia 100 Lire 32.25 grams .9000 gold   *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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That's a beauty!  |
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@ Coinfrog Thanks! I have another Sardinia 100 lire, but from 1840 with the Anchor mark. One more coin for today... Cuba 1915 20 Pesos 33.437 grams .9000 gold   |
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Big gold! what could be nicer!
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Big Joe from Brazil:  Portugal Brazil 12,800 Reis 1732-M (Minas Gerais) Obverse: King Joćo (John) V laureate head right, IOANNES V DG PORT ET ALG REX Reverse: Portugal arms on crowned ornate shield Gold, 38 mm, 28.58 gm These large coins were called "Dobras", made in Brazil from 1727 to 1733, and had a value close to the Spanish eight Escudo coin or "Doubloon". They were known in the American colonies and other places as "Joes" from Johannes, the name of the king in Latin. They were mentioned in almanacs of the period and US Continental Congress foreign coin valuations, and were also a favorite of pirates. This one was minted in the mining town of Vila Rica (Rich Village), now known as Ouro Preto (Black Gold), in the state of Minas Gerais (General Mines) which was the gold mining region north of Rio de Janeiro. The Vila Rica mint operated only from 1724 to 1734. The large coins were made to keep up with the gold being produced in the Brazilian mining area Likewise, the United States started making twenty-dollar gold coins in 1849 to handle the gold produced in California. These coins were twice the size of the more common Portugal Brazil 6,400 reis coins known as "Half Joes", one of the most circulated gold coins of early America.  https://www.brianrxm.comThe Mysterious Egyptian Magic Coin Coins in Movies Coins on Television
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Love the Cuban 20 peso, of course. Would look great in my collection, but I would probably cringe at what you would want for it. Especially now that gold has started to rise. I've been picking up foreign gold for the last 3 years, but nothing of that size.
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@ Willieboyd2 Nice, I like that Big Joe coin. I appreciate the history you provided too. Reminds me of a coin I bid on recently, that I had hoped to get for a great deal. Unfortunately, the 1726 20000 Reis went just a smidge higher than I was willing to bid it. https://www.cottoneauctions.com/lot...ld-coin-1726Another gorgeous coin from that auction -> https://www.cottoneauctions.com/lot...ts-gold-coin@ Lancek The 20 pesos coin definitely carries a healthy premium over it's melt value. FWIW, the 10 pesos coins are easier to come by and more affordable too. |
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@ MasterK...your pictures look great
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@ Greasy Fingers Thanks! I hope to take even better pictures in the future when I have a proper setup. But for now I will continue freehand shooting and using whatever lighting I have available. Next coin up from me is the most modern gold foreign coin I have in my collection. It also happens to be the largest by weight too. Peru 100 Soles 46.8071 grams .9000 gold   |
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Dominican Republic -- 30 pesos, 1955:   |
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@ Pepactonius Thanks for posting, I had never heard of or seen a Dominican Republic 1955 30 gold coin. Next large gold coin from my collection, a little more worn and dinged than most my gold coins - still like it all the same. I love the reverse of St George slaying the dragon. Great Britain 5 Pounds 39.9403 grams .9170 gold   |
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Republic of Turkey -- 500 kurush, 1959:   (Note: Most of what I post in this thread are just bullion coins.) |
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United States -- 20 dollars, 2009:   |
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@ Pepactonius Nice coins, bullion is most welcome too. Ok next, from me: Mexico 1809 Spanish Colonial 8 Escudos 27.0674 grams .8750 gold   |
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Gold Doubloons, can't get enough of them. Here is a Carlos III   |
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jfransch - Is that an original coin?!
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Posted 01/04/2020 12:05 pm
