ALL ITEMS SOLD - Thanks for your interest!

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These coins would make for fun Christmas gifts -- gold older than your country would make quite the conversation item. You don't see these often due to the hurdles of getting gold out of Spain (export taxes and export approvals). I've found significant interest in these coins, so I hunt them down! Reselling and writing these posts gives me the incentive to dig into the history, which I really enjoy. Escudos were minted in seven mints spanning 6k miles (Santiago, Chile, to Madrid).

See videos for many coins below. As a frequent buyer of gold coins I'm often surprised as the reality vs. the pics (often pleasantly). The videos are here for you to know what you're getting. All coins below come with Airtite capsules.

(PM's only please - I will redirect you from chat). I'm happy to do my best to answer any nerdy questions about old world gold. If I don't know it, you may inspire me to research it and get back to ya!

SPANISH ESCUDOS

Escudos are both U.S. and world gold. Coinage in the British colonies was scarce since it was illegal to mint coins and to export them from Britain. As a consequence, Spanish silver reales and gold escudos were an integral part of colonial America trading, and the early decades of the U.S. (here). Spanish gold was legal tender in the U.S. until the mid-1800s, after the U.S. began to mint its own gold in quantity. NGC graded coins of this type (here) carry the label “US Legal tender Until 1857.” This was necessary because the U.S. minted few gold coins until the mid-18th century.

An escudo (or "shield," referring to the reverse) was minted in 1/2, 1, 2, 4 and 8 escudos denominations. In the 18th and early 19th century, Spanish coinage was bimetallic, 1 escudo (gold) = 16 reales (silver). Initially,were pieces of precious metal with the appropriate weight struck with the design, know as "cobs" (here). Cobs were irregularly shaped, but quick to produce, which was useful to ship the metals back to mainland Spain. Beginning in the 1730s, Spanish gold and silver was produced using modern production techniques (machining). A standardized planchet

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This is a big one, I've been busy/out of town. I enjoy hunting and buying … and buy more than I want to hold. I sell to keep up my buying addiction, and for the fun of exposing folks to uncommon world gold coins. All coins include Airtite capsules (except where noted). Spot is US$1,865 at time of posting.

See videos for many coins below. As a frequent buyer of gold coins I'm often surprised as the reality vs. the pics (often pleasantly). The videos are here for you to know what you're getting.

(PM's only please - I will redirect you from chat). I'm happy to do my best to answer any nerdy questions about old world gold. If I don't know it, you may inspire me to research it and get back to ya!

LMU STANDARD COINS

The Latin Monetary Union (“LMU") was a monetary union in Europe established in 1865 based on coinage standards originating with Napoleon I. Officially, it included France, Belgium, Greece, Italy, Spain, Venezuela, and others. Many other countries (Russia, Finland, Poland, Serbia, etc) matched the standard and minted coins in the same denomination. The U.S. considered joining, minting a pattern coin ($5/25 francs). It was the first 'euro' -- you can find posters identifying the coins that were official members. The LMU fell apart with the onset of WWI, but you can find several coins with the same size in the interwar period (Poland, Yugoslavia, etc) and beyond.

France: 20 francs Louis Napoleon (Napoleon III), 1852, 0.1867oz gold, XF+/AU, **$SOLD* [KM#744] [Pic] [Video]

• Single-year issue.
• Louis Napoleon was elected President of the French 2nd Republic after Louis Phillipe I abdicated in 1848. When his term concluded, Louis Napoleon seized power and styled himself Napoleon III. This should have been a shock to no one, as he had attempted two coups in 1836 and 1840. Nephew of Napoleon I, his title of Napoleon III was in respect for Napoleon I’s son, who was Napoleon II for a few weeks in 1815 but not recognized as Emperor.

France: 20 francs Rooster

Looking for anything that fits the bill. 2, 4 or 8 reales preferred for silver or in the case of escudos, 1 or 2 escudos. Looking for G-VG or F-EF specimens, coins that reflect their age. Though coins from Seville are fine, I slightly prefer new world mints, PARTICULARLY PILLARS AND WAVES COBS if anyone's got em. New here but have a solid and long-lived reputation in the IG coin community as @/bullionboss. These may end up being used in an educational program for aspiring marine archaeologists in an experimental course offered from a UC in California. Thanks!

I've always wanted me some Spanish or Mexican Gold, so I thought a half escudo would be a great start! I can pay using paypal or venmo. Private Message or Chat is fine. Thanks for looking! P.S. If this post is a bit vague leave a comment and I'll answer.

Hi all,

Do any of you know of a book that focuses on 'new world' spanish gold? I just bought a great Colombian escudo (dated 1762) and I'd like to know more about it and similar coins.

Thanks!

I think this is some sort of spanish escudo. It looks fake to me. My wife found this while cleaning up. She said her dad gave this to her a long time ago. http://imgur.com/a/4exQ9

(A little something I decided to put together. Some cases have more detailed descriptions than others. I hope to do this for every continent)

ALGERIA: Boumehraz (Early 1960s - 1967)

Boumehraz real name Daho Said was a serial killer constantly beaten by his mother who engaged in the occult and fortune telling and was often described as a "witch" Daho would beat her to death with a mehraz after reaching the breaking point and would flee to the Algerian city of Oran. After settling in Oran he would start to kill various women who reminded him of his mother with a mehraz however in 1967 he was arrested after his last victim fought back and the residents beat and restrained him. He was executed by fire squad and urinated before being shot dead.

I did a write up on this case

ANGOLA: A Luz do Mundo (2007 - 2016)

A Luz do Mundo was a cult/sect founded in 2007 by a man named José Julino Kalupeteca after he was expelled from the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A Luz do Mundo would come into conflict with authorities as early as 2012 when José urged and instructed his followers not to take part in the Angolan elections and also urged followers not to get vaccinated or take their children to school, not to eat certain foods and to sell their belongings and homes to live closer to the sect's base.

He also told them not to take part in the 2014 Angolan census however in late 2014 an agreement between the government and A Luz do Mundo was reached. This agreement soon broke down and in April, 2015 the police arrived at their compound to arrest José on unspecified charges after several clashes between police and members of the sect caused the death of a police officer. José's private security guards would open fire on the police killing 9 officers.

The compound was soon raided which led to an official death toll of 13 all being José's security guards and the arrest of 90 members. José was sentenced to 28 years for the deaths of the nine officers and also due to illegal firearms and weapons being discovered in his compound. Clashes between police and the sect continued into 2016.

The trial and arrest has been criticized for it's irregularities and many accused the police of human rights violations w

Oh man gang, these are some fun and super rare ones. They are minted in Germany and have a mintage of 2,000 or 2,001 each. Each one is 1 ozt .999 silver proof with a 3.6 gram inlaid gemstone and comes with COA.

They are minted to pay homage to the “Final Issue of ….” currencies that transitioned to the Euro and were billed as the “First Gemstone Relief Coins in The World”. They are also rarities in that they represent two different currencies on one coin. Proof/Album

Chat preferred over PM

Venmo, Zelle, PPFF, CA, Crypto (USDC) – NO NOTES- EMJOIS only, no PPGS, no Venmo GS.

If you mention the name of the country in any payment methods, both of our payment accounts will be locked and banned.

$5 First Class or $9 Priority Shipping

$175 - North Korea 10 Won 1 ozt .999 Ag + 3.6 gram Gemstone

Final Issue of the Greek Drachma – The Acropolis in Dark Brown Obsidian

$150 – Other Countries - 1 ozt .999 Ag + 3.6 gram Gemstone

2002 Tonga 1 Pa’anga – Final Issue of the Luxembourg Franc – Vianden Castle in Jade

2002 Congo 1000 Francs - Final Issue of the French Franc – Eiffel Tower in Sodalite

2002 Tokelau $5 – Final Issue of the Portuguese Escudo – Belem Tower in Blood Jasper

GOLD

$205 - 1/10 ozt 1980 Kruger

$525 - 1916 PCGS MS62 Cuba 5 Pesos (Minted in the US, designed by Charles Barber, & same AGW as $5 Liberty/Indian - .2419 ozt). Reverse

🐳🐋Whale Option – Buy both for $725 shipped FC 🐳🐋

Goldbacks– Be a Physical Gold owner for <$5!

1/1000 ozt per Face Value (FV) gold in a gorgeous artistic bill form

$325 Shipped FC - Complete NV Set- (50, 25, 10, 5, 1) 91 FV at $3.516/GB

ONES- (10 Nevada, 10 New Hampshire, 8 Utah)

FIVES- ( 1 Utah PENDING)

TENS- (1 Nevada, 1 New Hampshire)

1-9 FV - $3.90/FV

10-49 FV - $3.80/FV

50-99 FV - $3.70/FV

100+ FV - $3.60/FV with Free FC Shipping

US Raw/Slabbed Silver

$60 - $55 -1900 Morgan BU/AU Slider with album rim toning

$100 $95- 1878-S Morgan PCG MS63, subtle rainbow toning. I zoomed in on the cheek to highlight the scratch and rub that keep th

BASEMENT PRICING $150

MARKDOWN - $250 to take the lot! (VERY NEGOTIABLE)

The day (very late night) has come where I would like to sell (A LOT) of coins, some really cool ones, shiny silver ones, all at once. I am taking the risk of asking the price of $300 (VERY NEGOTIABLE)

Verification: https://imgur.com/a/d9sGqSk

Coins from all over the world 1800s & 1900s.

Silver from 12 Countries/Colonies.

United Kingdom:

• - 1943 Sixpence
• - 1939 One Shilling
• - 1916 3 pence

Ireland:

• - 1940 1s

Russia:

• - 1886 20 Kopeks
• - 1913 15 Kopeks

Mexico:

• - 1962 un peso

Switzerland:

• - 1933 5 Franc

Greece:

• - 1960 20 Apx

Portugal:

• - 1943 2.5 Escudos

Canada:

• - 1940 Dime
• - 1912 Dime
• - 1940 quarter
• - 1920 5 Cent
• - 1960 dime
• - 1964 Quarter
• - 1960 Silver Dollar
• - 1943 Dime

South Africa

• - 1942 6d

Netherlands

• - 1941 1/10 G
• - 1941 1/10 G Indies
• - 1948 1/10 G Curacao

Non-Silver Coins

American:

Indian Heads

• - 1860
• - 1864
• - 1874
• - 1881
• - 1887
• - 1892

Liberty Head Nickels

• - 1889
• - 1892
• - 1893
• - 1896
• - 1897
• - 1898

Three Cent:

• - 1868
• - 1866

Shield Nickel

• - 1874

War Nickel

• - 1943 P

British Coinage:

One Cent

- 1911, 17, 29, 38, 35, 46

Half Penny

- 1903, 05, 15, 17 (3), 20, 26, 28 (2), 35, 39, 41, 43, 44 (4), 45 (3), 46, 48

Farthing

- 1922, 32, 39

Belgium

• - 1942 1 Franc
• - 1904 10c
• - 1901 10c
• - 1949 5 Franc
• - 1904 10c
• - 1923 1 Franc

France

• - 1923 1 Franc
• - 1951 50 Franc
• - 1922 10c
• - 1941 1 Franc
• - 1945 10c (Moracco)
• - 1894 (Indo China)

Germany

• - 1924 10 pfennig
• - 1919 10 pfennig
• - 1917 5 pfennig

Czechoslovakia

- 1921 20c

Dutch

• - 1950 10c
• - 1948 10c
• - 1950 25c
• - 1948 1c

Canada

- 1929 5 Cent

Ottoman

- 1913 40 Para

Italy

- 1940 20c

- 1952 10 Lira

Mexico

- 1915 5c?

Sweden

- 1900 2 Ore

Russia

- 1941 15 Kon

Spain

- 1945 10c

Need better photos, or of a certain coin? Just ask!

Buy this? I'll throw in so many EXTRA COINS (Indian heads, foreign, ancients, & Spanish Silver anybody?)

Venmo Preferred. If sold, it will ship within 48 hours. Shipping is included in the cost of coins (within the US)

I don't want to step on anybody's toes here, but the amount of non-dad jokes here in this subreddit really annoys me. First of all, dad jokes CAN be NSFW, it clearly says so in the sub rules. Secondly, it doesn't automatically make it a dad joke if it's from a conversation between you and your child. Most importantly, the jokes that your CHILDREN tell YOU are not dad jokes. The point of a dad joke is that it's so cheesy only a dad who's trying to be funny would make such a joke. That's it. They are stupid plays on words, lame puns and so on. There has to be a clever pun or wordplay for it to be considered a dad joke.

Again, to all the fellow dads, I apologise if I'm sounding too harsh. But I just needed to get it off my chest.

Hello all! This is my first post on here, I am looking for a very specific coin, the description of which can be found on pages 9 and 10 of this book (its in Spanish, my apologies) https://www.google.com/books/edition/Descripcion_hist%C3%B3rica_de_las_estatuas_m/qMF8CirMwMgC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=escudo+de+armas+de+aguilo+tarragona&pg=PA9&printsec=frontcover

It is coinage for the Principality of Tarragona during the reign of Prince Robert d'Aguilo and his heirs. The description of the coin, according to the book, is

"The coins of Tarragona that are attributed to the prince of Aguilo bear the head of an Eagle represented on the obverse, emblem of that noble and ancient family, as can also be seen in the pantheon that was erected in the monastery of Santas Creus and on the reverse. the Tau or Greek cross of Santa Tecla, patron saint since ancient times and true Lady of the City, without any inscription,"

The book goes on to say that examples of this coin still exist, but are rarer than later examples that have the modern wavy coat of arms of Tarragona. What I am looking for specifically is any photo of this particular coin. I have searched online but I cannot seem to find any photos of it. Any help would be tremendously appreciated!

No Chats, DMs only Please

Proof and Pictures: https://imgur.com/a/cYHPjFR

Take Everything for $700 in a flat rate box

European

$200 shipped tracked

1925 Afghanistan Afghani $30

1864 Netherlands Gulden Typical example of a mid-1800s Dutch Gulden, reverse is a bit worn but there is a strong outline on the portrait that I think makes up for it $30

1858 Netherlands 1/2 Gulden Decent color developing along the rim on this one, slightly worn as is common for these older Dutch coins. Good portrait and coat of arms on this example $20

1865 Spain One Escudo Less common denomination to see from Spain, bearing the image of Queen Isabella. Pleasant circulation wear on this and an even grey color, nice type coin for a Spanish set $60

1875 Spain 5 Pesetas Less common type of this denomination, suffers from a cleaning at some point with wear on the reverse but an overall fair condition crown $35

1862 Bavaria One Kreuzer Nice AU/BU condition, much stronger luster on the reverse but no wear as far as I can see $25

1874 Greece 50 Lepta Good condition silver from a less common country to find, nice details on this 150 year old coin $20

Chinese $350 for both shipped

https://imgur.com/a/mRQq5wH

1902 Chinese Imperial 10 Cent/7.2 Candareen from Kiangnan Province. Has a small chop mark but otherwise a solid example of a better date. $200

1924 Chinese Republic 10 Cent/1 Jiao from Chekiang Province. Some luster remaining on this less common Jiao from the Republican era of china. **$200

Large Sterling

$325 shipped flat rate

1976 Turks and Caicos 20 Crowns Victoria $35

1974 Canada $10 Montreal Olympics $38

1975 Papua New Guinea 10 Kina $35

(2) 1966 Bahamas 5 Dollars $70

1979 British Virgin Islands One Dollar $25

(3) Cayman Islands Twenty-Five Dollars Wedding commemoratives $120

1973 The Bahamas Ten Dollars Independence commemorative proof $40

Things I will trade my coins for

Silver Ancients, preferably Greek/Macedonian but open to Roman, Selecuid, Persian if it is above 15mm

World Gold pre-1940s, no restrikes

Chinese Imperial and Republic

Pre-Victorian British, English, Irish and Scottish including hammered coins from the 1500-1600s

Napoleonic, france and other territories under Napoleon's rule. Any Bonaparte ruled country from the Napoleonic era

Russian Imperial from 1700-1900s including territorial coins(Partition of Poland, Finland)

Japanese Samurai/Early 187

Do your worst!

They were cooked in Greece.

For context I'm a Refuse Driver (Garbage man) & today I was on food waste. After I'd tipped I was checking the wagon for any defects when I spotted a lone pea balanced on the lifts.

I said "hey look, an escaPEA"

No one near me but it didn't half make me laugh for a good hour or so!

Edit: I can't believe how much this has blown up. Thank you everyone I've had a blast reading through the replies 😂

It really does, I swear!

Because she wanted to see the task manager.

Heard they've been doing some shady business.

SOLD OUT - Thanks for your interest!

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Welcome previous buyers and viewers! I enjoy hunting and buying … and buy more than I want to hold. So I sell to keep up my buying addiction, and for the fun of exposing folks to uncommon coins. Spreading the good word of fun old gold. All coins include Airtite capsules. Spot is US$1,757 at time of posting.

See videos for many coins below. As a frequent buyer of gold coins I'm often surprised as the reality vs. the pics (though often pleasantly surprised!). The videos are here for you to know what you're getting.

(PMs only, link here - I will redirect you from chat). Happy to do my best to answer any nerdy questions about old world gold. If I don't know it, it may inspire me to figure it out!

LMU STANDARD COINS

The Latin Monetary Union (“LMU") was a monetary union in Europe established in 1865 based on coinage standards originating with Napoleon I. Officially, it included France, Belgium, Greece, Italy, Spain, Venezuela, and others. Many other countries (Russia, Finland, Poland, Serbia, etc) matched the standard and minted coins in the same denomination. The U.S. considered joining, and minted a pattern coin ($5/25 francs). It was the first 'euro' -- you can find posters identifying the coins that were officially members. The union fell apart with the onset of WWI.

Belgium: 20 francs, 1865 (Leopold I), 0.1867oz gold, XF/AU, **$SOLD** [KM#23] [Pic] [Video]

• First circulating Belgian coin minted to LMU standard. Leopold I is the first King of Belgium. Not to be confused with Leopold II, the one with a resume of atrocities.
• Uncommon coin, $450 on APMEX.

France: 20 francs (Charles X), 1830, 0.1867oz, XF/XF+ [KM# 726] **$SOLD** [Pic] [Video]

• Minted 1825-183

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NEW ITEM - 1762 1/2 escudo! (update: now sold)

[Proof/Full Picture Album] [Video Album] ( I update availability promptly. If you see it listed, it is available)

Welcome previous buyers and viewers! I’m an avid Latin Monetary Union (“LMU”) coin collector (20 francs, etc.). I enjoy hunting and buying … and buy more than I want to hold. So I sell to keep up my buying addiction, and for the fun of exposing folks to uncommon coins. Spreading the good word of fun old gold. All coins include Airtite capsules. Spot is US$1,760 at time of posting.

See videos for many coins below. As a frequent buyer of gold coins I'm often surprised as the reality vs. the pics (though often pleasantly surprised!). The videos are here for you to know what you're getting.

(PMs only, link here - will redirect you from chat). Happy to do my best to answer any nerdy questions about old world gold. If I don't know it, it may inspire me to figure it out!

LMU STANDARD COINS

Belgium: 20 francs, 1865 (Leopold I), 0.1867oz gold, XF/AU, **$EXP** [KM#23] [Pic - See Full Album] [Video]

• First circulating Belgian coin minted to LMU standard. Minted two years: 1865-1866, both dated 1865. First King of Belgium. Not to be confused with Leopold II, the one with a resume of atrocities.
• Uncommon coin, $450 on APMEX (edit: typo - $450, not $550).

France: 20 francs (Charles X), 1830, 0.1867oz, XF/XF+ [KM# 726] **$EXP** [Pic - See Full Album] [Video]

• Minted 1825-1830, relatively low quantities vs. other 20 francs.
• The second king of the France after the monarchy was restored, he was an unpopular reactionary ruler from the outset. Charles X abdicated in 1830 under pressure from revolutionaries in favor of Louis Phillipe I, the last king of the French.
• Well struck, nice detail -- two fine hairline scratches on obverse.

France: 20 francs Lucky Angel (early year), 1848, 0.1867oz gold, VF **$EXP** [[KM#757](https://en.numi

Main Event: https://imgur.com/a/I34vJwB.

Full Album: https://imgur.com/a/PdOIINA

Happy Friday and welcome previous buyers and viewers! I’m an avid Latin Monetary Union (“LMU”) coin collector (20 francs, etc.). I enjoy hunting and buying … and buy more than I want to hold. So I sell to keep up my buying addiction, and for the fun of exposing folks to uncommon coins. Spreading the good word of fun old gold. Spot is currently US$1,802.

Airtite capsules included on all coins listed below.

Denmark: 20 Kroner, 1909, 0.2593oz gold, AU **EXP** [KM#810] [Pics]

• Less common than the Christian IX and Christian X. Not to mention the best looking stash of the bunch.

France: 20 francs Lucky Angel (early year), 1848, 0.1867oz gold, XF **$SOLD** [KM#757] – includes Airtite capsule

• Difficult to find! Two-year series with the “1848” etched on the obverse in reference to the 1848 constitution of the 2nd Republic. The reason the later Lucky Angel do not have this is the constitution had changed by that point (3rd republic).
• Bit of red residue on it that appears to be removable. [Video]
• Video to compare both lucky francs

France: French 20 francs Lucky Angel, 1877, 0.1867oz gold, AU **$370**[KM#825] [Pics]

Italy: 20 lire 1881 (Umberto), 0.1867 oz, AU **$SOLD** [KM#21]

• Umberto I was born in the Kingdom of Sardinia before Italy was unified. He was the ruler when Italy entered into that fateful Triple Alliance with Austria‑Hungary and Germany.

Italian States (Kingdom of Napoleon): 40 lire, 1810, VF/XF, **$SOLD**[KM#436]

• Yep, a Napoleon coin that is a 40 lire. He was both Emperor of France and the King of Italy (at least northern Italy, he gave Naples to his brother-in-law and left the pope alone)
• [Video] [Pics] Video2: [https://imgur.com/a/n4NFaVx](https://imgur.com/a/

Proof: https://imgur.com/a/eyLp9m3

Welcome previous buyers and viewers! I’m an avid Latin Monetary Union (“LMU”) coin collector (20 francs, etc.). Selling some duplicates and other coins that are not core to my LMU collection to fund rare coin numismatic buys. Spot is currently US$1,889.

**$EXP** French 20 francs Rooster, 1907, 1912 (restrike) 0.1867oz gold, BU. [KM# 857] – 2 available - 1 SOLD [pic] – includes Airtite capsule

**$SOLD** Austrian 1 Ducat, 1915 (restrike), 0.1107oz gold, BU [KM# 2267] – 3 available [pic] – includes Airtite capsule. 23.7k (98.6% gold). Stunning mirror-like finish: old-style design with modern-style purity.

**$SOLD** Austrian 4 Ducat, 1915 (restrike), 0.4427oz gold, AU/BU [KM# 2267] – 1 available [pic]– includes capsule.

**$EXP** Mexican, 5 pesos, 1955 (restrike), 0.1206 gold, AU [KM# 464] 1 available [pic] – includes Airtite capsule

**$EXP** Mexican 2.5 pesos, 1945 (restrike), 0.0603oz gold, AU/BU [KM# 463] 4 available [pic] – includes Airtite capsule

**$EXP** Denmark (Frederick VIII), 1909, 0.2593oz gold, AU [KM# 810] 1 available [pic] – includes Airtite capsule. Less common than the Christian IX and Christian X. Not to mention the best looking stash of the bunch.

**$EXP** Liberty Head $5, 1887, 0.2419oz gold, VF/XF [KM# 101] 1 available [pic] – includes Airtite capsule

Extra Fun Stuff!

**$EXP** Russian Empire 5 rouble (Nicolas II, the last Czar), 1898, 1899, 0.1245oz gold, XF/AU [Y# 62] 3 available - 1 SOLD[pic] – includes Airtite capsule

**$EXP** Ottoman Empire 100 kurush (Sultan Abdülaziz), 1277 Islamic calendar (1860), 0.2127oz gold, XF [[KM# 696](https://en.numist

Looking for anything that fits the bill. 2, 4 or 8 reales preferred or in the case of escudos, 1 or 2 escudos. Looking for G-VG or F-EF specimens, coins that reflect their age. New here but have a solid and long-lived reputation in the IG coin community as @/bullionboss. Thanks!

I would like to buy a Spanish 8 escudo, preferably graded. Price range is $200-$300. I have Paypal and Venmo. Chat or PM is fine your preference. Thanks.

I'm surprised it hasn't decade.