VERY IMPRESSIVE ARRAY OF COINS BUT THE ONE FROM PARAGUAY CONFUSES ME AS THERE ARE NO LIONS IN S.A.------JAGUARS AND BLACK PANTHERS MAYBE----ALSO IS THAT COIN FROM PARAGUAY MADE OF GOLD
This coin is made of copper, and is in a very nice condition for this particular issue. It is the first coin minted in the name of Paraguay as it's own separate country. The Lion is likely left over from the European connection/ Parent country.
One more to share! Picked this up from a dealer at the San Antonio Coin Show today.
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Now the question arises, what was the first coinage in the New World? It just seems to be the logical progression back in time. The first coins of the New World were the Spanish coins of Carlos and Johanna. In order to really appreciate how these coins came about: we need to look at the history of Spain during the time of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand, who funded Christopher Columbus' expeditions to the New World; how Carlos and Johanna were related to these rulers of Spain; and the establishment and workings of the Mint in Mexico City (Casa de Moneda). The story may be long, but the appreciation that one will gain for these coins will be immense, and a must for any collector.
Once every three months or so, enthusiasts of Mexican and South American coins get together for a "club meeting" which usually involves swapping/selling coins, and telling whoppers. We're hardly organized, and frankly that's my favourite meeting of all to go to. ^^
This evening, a very kind gentleman whom I admire greatly and who has helped me immensely with my collecting sold three coins to me.
Argentina, a triple overdate. 1883/3/inverted 2! A beautiful twenty centavo piece in AU/BU.
Chile, an overdate. 1908/1906, a lovely twenty centavo coin in UNC.
And finally, a gorgeous West Indies piece- AU Anchor Money from 1822. This is 1/8 of a dollar.
NoHope, if you're instate next weekend, we're having a small show here in San Antonio. If you're interested, or if anyone else is, I can get the particulars for you.
As always Ma'am, I would love to have one. I'm not really sure which 2010 Aussie releases I have so far, because they're all still in Aus. o.- My usual acquirer hasn't mailed the sets and PNCs.
I do this quite often. Australian coinage is common in the bargain bins here in San Antonio, and I've found TWO of the 1972 five cent pieces out of them.
I haven't had time for pictures recently, but my latest acquisitons were Australian sixpence 1942 and shilling 1963, Iceland 1 Krona 1925 and a Canadian cent 1859
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