‘A copper coin of 1oz.’ – 2d
An 18th century English copper coin that formed part of Australia’s early currency.
A Dutch gilder 2/-
An 18th century Dutch silver coin that formed part of Australia’s early currency.
Age of Empire – France 2 Sous 1792 W, KM #603
Tracing historical events across the globe using an 18th century French coin as a guide!
Made in Japan, c.1860
Japan 1 Shu Gin, Ansei (1854-65) Here’s a way cool piece of … Continue reading Made in Japan, c.1860
Fake Spanish 8 Reales punches above its weight..?
Identifying a counterfeit ‘Pillar Dollar’ piece of eight from Colonial Spain, 1752
Aussie late 1700s shillings – Ferdie from Naples and Chas from Spain!
Some more beaten up coins to look at here! 1784 2 Reales, … Continue reading Aussie late 1700s shillings – Ferdie from Naples and Chas from Spain!
Images of Victoria in Australia
UK Halfcrowns, Crown and a Shilling UK Halfcrown QV ‘Old Veiled Bust’ … Continue reading Images of Victoria in Australia
Hard to get UK Half Crown KEVII
Here is another interesting coin, again it doesn’t look like much at … Continue reading Hard to get UK Half Crown KEVII
1887 Double Florin
Date Varieties Following up on this earlier post, today we checkout the … Continue reading 1887 Double Florin
Single year issue US Quarter
Here is a coin I really like – it doesn’t look like … Continue reading Single year issue US Quarter
US Halves are also Australian
One of my favourite coin collecting categories is ’19th century US’ and … Continue reading US Halves are also Australian
New light source – 1898 UK Trade Dollar photos
I’ve got an English Trade Dollar, a special issue made to facilitate … Continue reading New light source – 1898 UK Trade Dollar photos
1890s silver still currency (!)
UK Crown QV 1890 Spink# 3921 It’s not often that you find … Continue reading 1890s silver still currency (!)
Investment potential ‘The King’s Shilling’
Today we’re looking at the investment potential of UK KGIII 1787 shillings. … Continue reading Investment potential ‘The King’s Shilling’
Double florin definitely Aussie!
UK Double Florin 1887-1890 What exactly made up the coinage of Australia … Continue reading Double florin definitely Aussie!
