RareSov Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Just in from NGC.. that mule.. and an idea I had to showcase it For those who haven't seen them side by side, here is the 10c and $1 from a mint set, the mule coin is made from the 10c on the $1 blank causing a double rim from the oversized blank/collar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Pretty neat there raresov!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarm Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I like it! (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown4 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I like it to RareSov Rey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibyandsellsmith Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 That is truly awesome, if they weren't side by side like that I'd never know, what you did is truly educational. Question; Is this one of those mules that were purposely made or is it an actual error? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RareSov Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 About 6000 were minted, apparently by mistake. None are known in BU, like the MS65 sort of condition from the mint set. Have seen one with marks that came from a mint bag, and looked MS62 at best Most seemed to have been found near Perth. I don't know, but didn't Perth mint stop minting coins around then ? maybe they made the mistake. Royal Australian Mint in Canberra mints all our circulation coins, have done for some time. I just can't remember how far back it was when they took over all circulation duties Perth mint now just mints (mostly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarm Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Tokens (medallions) were issued by two militias in Cornwall, England during the 1790's as fears of a French invasion mounted. This first one was commissioned by the officers of the Falmouth Independent Volunteers and simply features the Arms of Falmouth and an inscription. This is in contrast to the token issued by the Penryn Independent Volunteers a few years earlier. That one featured both the Arms of Penryn and the Arms of the Baron de Dunstanville who commanded the militia. It's good to be a Baron! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Cool medals there Yarm. I like that Penryn 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown4 Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Very, very nice looking medals yarm. Rey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarm Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I always liked the look of some of the 18th century French jetons, but could never navigate the French auction process. It appears I won this one by Lorthior for the Countess d'Aumont in today's Stacks' auction at a small fraction of what a perfect "roosie" dime might command. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown4 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Amazing looking piece and sounds like you acquired at a very reasonable price, congratulations. Some day I would love the chance to view you collection in person. Rey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarm Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 (edited) Alas, several hours after the auction closed, I was the apparent winner but not now. Pity. There was a happy ending after all. I couldn't resist bidding on this papal medal which features a river god (?!) and Stacks' has confirmed it's mine! Edited December 22, 2007 by yarm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RareSov Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RareSov Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 The date is 1835 MDCCCXXXV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown4 Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 WOW and WOW; Rey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown4 Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 (edited) Well its Xmas Eve and Santa gave me one of my presents early but BAH HUM BUG. I have been unable to open my Photobucket completely all evening so I can not upload the images. ARGGGHHHH. Three "special" Gold Sovereigns. I will post when I can. Well I can now post them. Two Gold Sovereign Cuff Links that my Dad wore 1913 and 1914 and 1 1914 Half Sovereign Tie Clasp. Rey Edited December 25, 2007 by rbrown4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown4 Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Well its Xmas Eve and Santa gave me one of my presents early but BAH HUM BUG. I have been unable to open my Photobucket completely all evening so I can not upload the images. ARGGGHHHH. Three "special" Gold Sovereigns. I will post when I can. Well I can now post them. Two Gold Sovereign Cuff Links that my Dad wore 1913 and 1914 and 1 1914 Half Sovereign Tie Clasp. Rey Not the best images but here they are. In hand the Sovereigns are a very bright Gold Color. I know coins and jewelry don't mix but these are special. Rey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Those are pretty cool Rey!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarm Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Seems like a common way to commemorate a meeting between heads of state was this sort of medal in white metal with facing heads. Couldn't find this one in Brown's BHM's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RareSov Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Another stunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibyandsellsmith Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Seems like a common way to commemorate a meeting between heads of state was this sort of medal in white metal with facing heads. Couldn't find this one in Brown's BHM's. WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarm Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 White medal tends to "gray" on the high points and this piece has an unfortunate hit on Victoria's neck. Nevertheless, it's nice to pick up a cool medal without breaking the bank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendragon1998 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 A trade from Lord Marcovan ATS: Charles II Groat from 1679: Charles II by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarm Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Cute piece! Is that overstruck on another coin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendragon1998 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 I don't believe so, but I could write most of what I know about groats on a groat, so to speak. I'm learning, though! You can make out the rest of the missing Cs; they're just faint. I think it's strike related weakness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey8542 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Cool piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibyandsellsmith Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 White medal tends to "gray" on the high points and this piece has an unfortunate hit on Victoria's neck. Nevertheless, it's nice to pick up a cool medal without breaking the bank! Yarm could you PM me what something like that would cost, or post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarm Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 It didn't happen at all as Spence depicted on this token but I'm not quibbling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbrown4 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Another interesting and fine looking Medal Yarm. Rey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendragon1998 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I picked this up for a buddy ATS: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
