scott Posted May 17, 2014 Posted May 17, 2014 I have only these wire coinsFiodor Ivanovitsch this one Quote
scott Posted May 18, 2014 Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) £6.39. this arrived yesterday Edited May 18, 2014 by scott Quote
damian1986 Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 Thanks for sharing Scott I am looking forward to digging more into Russian coins. For now I'm back to German. The first to arrive is a decent example of the 4 Reichspfennig "Bruning Taler". I don't really understand the logic behind the coin - the idea was that shopkeepers would reduce prices (I guess working in multiples of 4 rather than 5 was the idea) which would in turn get people spending and sort out a poorly economy. It didn't work. Quote
bagerap Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 Boot sale. I'd bought £4.50 worth of stuff, gave him a fiver and he had no change. "This any use?" he asked. Which was great, because I'd not noticed it before. Quote
scott Posted May 20, 2014 Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) £20... 1810 chicken type, not a rare type of such, possibly remains of the look of a large 8 thereex-museum accorind to the sellers listing. Edited May 20, 2014 by scott Quote
damian1986 Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 £20... 1810 chicken type, not a rare type of such, possibly remains of the look of a large 8 thereex-museum accorind to the sellers listing.What's your reference guide for Russian coins? Quote
azda Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 Ludwig II Madonna Thaler, 1865, Bayern. KM#877 18,52g of .900 silver mintage of 110,000 pieces Quote
Peckris Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 Ludwig II Madonna Thaler, 1865, Bayern. KM#877 18,52g of .900 silver mintage of 110,000 pieces The Virgin Mary as Brünnhilde, and the baby Jesus as Richard Branson - well, that's a novelty... Quote
scott Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 I don't have a reference guide, thats the problem, hbowever there is a site i vist that has a russian section and goes into depth on such things Quote
damian1986 Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Ludwig II Madonna Thaler, 1865, Bayern. KM#877 18,52g of .900 silver mintage of 110,000 pieces The Virgin Mary as Brünnhilde, and the baby Jesus as Richard Branson - well, that's a novelty...I have a 2009 copy of the 1801-1900 Krause, handy reference. 80.00 in BU is a bit dreamy though, but maybe you could get them that good at that price in 2009, I wouldn't know. I stopped looking at prices in foreign coin catalogues, less so the English ones too nowadays. Hah yes Peck that was all part of the appeal. Quote
damian1986 Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Ludwig II Madonna Thaler, 1865, Bayern. KM#877 18,52g of .900 silver mintage of 110,000 pieces The Virgin Mary as Brünnhilde, and the baby Jesus as Richard Branson - well, that's a novelty... I have a 2009 copy of the 1801-1900 Krause, handy reference. 80.00 in BU is a bit dreamy though, but maybe you could get them that good at that price in 2009, I wouldn't know. I stopped looking at prices in foreign coin catalogues, less so the English ones too nowadays. Hah yes Peck that was all part of the appeal. I don't have a reference guide, thats the problem, hbowever there is a site i vist that has a russian section and goes into depth on such things What's the link Scott? I'm quite interested in some of the 18th and 19th C stuff. Quote
damian1986 Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 KM#877 18,52g of .900 silver mintage of 110,000 pieces Actually, thinking about this, I'd have said that 110,000 is relatively low, and I think that the 1866 coins are included in that figure. The Thalers with the Bavarian coat of arms were minted in much higher quantities but go for quite a bit more.Ludwig II was a crackpot by all accounts but did some nice work - Neuschwanstein Castle - I'd like to get over and see this this year. A few Rapunzelesque blondes whilst in Bavaria is another incentive.. Quote
Rob Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Not to mention the numerous brewing establishments Half a pig, a few litres and the keys given to the missus. , then when it's all over, a trip to the butchers, winzer and brauerei to fill the car up on the day you leave. always a bit hectic, but very worthwhile. Neuschwanstein is a bit touristy. You get a better picture of the place if you climb up the hill behind the palace and look down over it. Also, across the valley you have Hohenschwangau. Do both on the same day. Drinks can be had in any dorf you find. Quote
damian1986 Posted May 24, 2014 Posted May 24, 2014 Not to mention the numerous brewing establishments Half a pig, a few litres and the keys given to the missus. , then when it's all over, a trip to the butchers, winzer and brauerei to fill the car up on the day you leave. always a bit hectic, but very worthwhile. Neuschwanstein is a bit touristy. You get a better picture of the place if you climb up the hill behind the palace and look down over it. Also, across the valley you have Hohenschwangau. Do both on the same day. Drinks can be had in any dorf you find. Sounds perfect! I hadn't given much thought to driving over but that would work. Actually I was in Prague last year and regret not bringing back a few crates of Krusovice and more cigars. The cigars I can source online, the Krusovice I haven't been able to find anywhere. A few barrells of the good stuff in the boot sounds about right Hohenschwangau would have to be on the cards. The whole area looks amazing Quote
davidrj Posted May 24, 2014 Author Posted May 24, 2014 (edited) Just bought this for the "wacky designs" set - Obv Cyberman, Rev Kitten I suspect it's a medieval German pfennig - research still to do when I get it in hand Edited May 24, 2014 by davidrj Quote
scott Posted May 24, 2014 Posted May 24, 2014 yea that is one of the german pfennigsthis riga shilling I forgot to post. 1571and more 2 kopek. Quote
davidrj Posted May 25, 2014 Author Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) Just bought this for the "wacky designs" set - Obv Cyberman, Rev Kitten I suspect it's a medieval German pfennig - research still to do when I get it in handFound it Area/Ruler: Bavaria -Regensburg: Bishop Heinrich II and Duke Otto III Reigned: 1277 AD - 1296 AD Denomination: AR Pfennig Date of Issue: 1290-1300 Obverse: Facing bust of bishop or duke under archway with columns. Reverse: Facing busts of bishop and duke under pointed arches. Reference: Metcalfe 51 Weight: 0.8 gms Diameter: 16.4 mm Edited May 25, 2014 by davidrj Quote
scott Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 now for the true bargains £1.99 the three1810 US cent1816-19 Quote
damian1986 Posted May 26, 2014 Posted May 26, 2014 KM#525. 2 Mark. 1901. Wilhelm II, Prussia (Berlin mint). Commemorating 200 years of Prussia as a kingdom. Pretty common, nicely toned imho. KM#500. 1 Thaler. 1871. Wilhelm I, Prussia (Berlin mint). Celebrates victory over France in the Franco-Prussian war. Seated figure is pleasing to look at under a glass. Hair detail look a little flat but no wear to the ear or beard so I figure it's mostly weak but I struggle to tell. Quote
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