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See http://www.coinpeople.com/index.php?/topic/23814-mavrodi-mmm-banknote/

Erwin - thanks for your input and attributions! I have to say that I've never seen either note before. Then again, I usually only see notes of the "big 4" + Kwangtung provincial bank around here.

I think that's the first time I've seen a coin commemorating a future event!

Both are smaller bank / money changer issues intended for local circulation. Second one is Imperial era and probably quite scarce.

I don't think anyone ever tires of '49 dollars

As you flip through the Red Book and arrive in the proof set section, you'll find that between 1992 and 1997 there were four types of proof sets. Unfortunately the book doesn't clearly differentiate them, so here's what they are: 1. Regular proof set. 2. Prestige proof set 3. Silver proof set 4. Silver premier proof set #1 is a five coin set (cent, nickel, dime, quarter, and half) struck in the regular composition. They come in rectangular hard plastic case and the plastic inside (keeping the coins in place) may be mauve / purple or green depending on year of issue. #2 consists of the same coins as #1, but the the addition of one or two commemorative coins as mentioned in the Red Book. The additional coins would be a silver dollar, sometimes in addition to a NCLT clad half. These coins come in a book-like case, with the CoA tucked in the "inside cover" and the set being the middle - similar to that used by some other countries for their proof sets (e.g. Canada). #3 is a five coin set, as with #1, but with the dime, quarter, and half struck to their pre-1964 specifications. (i.e. 2.5g, 6.25g, and 12.5g of .900 silver respectively). Like the regular proof sets, they come in a rectangular hard plastic case that comes in an envelope. The plastic in the middle is black, and has the word "silver" added to it in a grey/white metallic. #4 is the same as #3, with the exception of the case also coming with a pop-up display. If you remove the display it actually just becomes set #3 - it's basically just added packaging that allows for the set to be displayed on its own. Illustrations are welcome

It does appear to be a 3 shahi, but the date is unclear. I can only see a "3" and what appears to be a "2", so either (13)32 or (1)32(X) Type was first issued AH1296 (~AD1880). From the partial date, your piece would be about AH1320 at earliest, which would be early 1900s.

Neat pieces! I find the packaging intriguing - definitely different, though the color makes me think it's a box of chocolates

I'm not a specialist in the field, but I'd say no, unless you have a great desire to see it in a slab, or have a free grading cert. available.

Good find!

These appear to be brass imitation coins often used in belly dancer's costumes.

Wow, that Besançon piece is quite the work of art!

Excellent piece - it's a big copper, isn't it?

Excellent! Your Carus and Julian II bull (or as I like to say "holy cow") are far superior to mine, both of which came from uncleaned lots and were in much worse shape

It's specifications are basically that of a British sovereign. (a guinea is slightly heavier)

Thank you for sharing!

Is there anything in particular you wish to know about it?

Should send to TPG for an opinion. Some believe that the 1967 $1 errors were intentionally made by a mint employee.

Definitely needs to be TPG.

The Wellings Mint was a private "mint" (I believe in Ontario) that made a lot of made-for-collector "collectables", similar to what the Franklin Mint does in the U.S. On items like yours, there's often no real way to put a market value on it other than to try selling it and seeing what types of offers you receive.

Wow! I'm guessing it's <10mm?

1834 - VG 1913 - F-VF (from reverse only) 1903 - EF 1819 - F-VF

James Madison $1.

I'm not sure, but your 1901 sov looks like it might have a mintmark. Great James piece!