Topher Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I've spent WAY too much time on this so far, and I'm still stumped. I'm sure I'm overlooking something. I'm hanging on for the next hint, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maridvnvm Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I thought it was the Greece 100 drachm piece commemorating the Summer Olympic games centennial (1896 - 1996) depicting ancient Greek runners. But it doesn't seem to fit all the clues. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCanadianM Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Hint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxseries Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Oh dear, looks like I bargained more than I asked for Remember the first medal - I didn't post it for no reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCanadianM Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Does anyone know what it depicts? Howz bout a KM# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxseries Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 KM number? Oh boy, must have puzzled a fair bit of people here That's one of the aims accomplished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graikos Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Well, if we are not talking about Western Europe, then the chances of talking about Orthodox Christians rises. As an Orthodox myself, I couldn't answer the season question just like that. It depends on how you look at it. Spring would be important, since it is the time Christ is reborn. Summer is important as it is the season we celebrate the Virgin Mary. Winter is not that important to Orthodox Christians, even if Christ's birth is celebrated in winter. Autumn is not important at all, I would say. Grrrrr... Where are you Krause.... And again! From the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topher Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Remember the first medal - I didn't post it for no reason That's the only thing I do know. All of the other hints are throwing me way off the trail! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCanadianM Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Im going crazy on google So far: Wait...no... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graikos Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 One more try: Lithuanian 50 Litu of 1996. It has two dates (1991 - 1996), shows a scene after the removal of the Christ which happens in the spring (before Easter), has probably been a theme for paintings and stamps (I am sure, but no idea where), it weighs 23.3 g and does not appear on Omnicoin. (KM 100) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxseries Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Nice one there Graikos but I'm not a Christian although there are people around me trying to convert me Here is the example Graikos is talking about: http://www.lb.lt/eng/banknotes/coins_january13.html Decided to add one more hint before I fall asleep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCanadianM Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Czech Rep. 1996 200 Korun 200th aniv. Czech Xmas mass Throw us a bone about the art part Ugh. My thighs are sweaty from the stupid krause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graikos Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Czechoslovakia 500 Korun 1987???? Two dates 1887 - 1987 Silver 24 g Winter Kids It does not appear in Omnicoin Artist: Josef Lada KM# 136 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topher Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Ugh. My thighs are sweaty from the stupid krause - ummm. You're supposed to READ the Krause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin43160 Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 1992 Wales Pre-Euro Trade coin not ever released for circulation ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roaddevil Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 1955 Czechoslovakia 10 Korun Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Liberation from Germany. Mintage 5,000 an unknown number of proofs were melted by the Czech National Bank in 1997. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxseries Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Graikos wins I'm still looking for some neat silver coins. It has been very tough - thank you very much for participating. Had fun I hope? Graikos, please send me an email at gxseries AT coinpeople.com (please do not PM me as my PM box is full!!!) Also, BigM, roaddevil and dustin, I believe you are under 18 and hence deserve a special prize for participating. I can't afford to send silver coins for all lots, so please kindly forgive me. Please send me your address to the mailbox mentioned. Others, thanks for participating! (next time it will be TWICE as hard ) Thanks for participating everyone! I will photograph that coin when it arrives here. (To be honest, I don't even know how it looks like other than it being a proof ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxseries Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Btw I found this to be very entertaining. Graikos, if you really did go on not believing Christmas is that important, you would have ignored that coin Thank you others for bringing me attention to various interesting and beautiful world coins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCanadianM Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Thanks! Hahaha, I'm not going to try this one next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graikos Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Yeeeha! Indeed! Thank the Gods, I decided to look at it through western eyes and then Christmas IS the most known and important one(Btw... I know my way around the Orthodox faith, but I am far from being religious). The hint about kids being the only people on the coin was a big help as well! Woa... that was fun, but hellishly exhausting. You are a torturer! ;) Email will be on the way shortly. A big thank you to the rest for participating as well. That way I didn't feel half as crazy and obsessed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCanadianM Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Oh yes... AMAZINGLY BIG conga rats for you, Graikos!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roaddevil Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 ty gx ^_^ nice contest xD dang i was close on the last 1 xD lol next time it will be TWICE as hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin43160 Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 thanks for the coin contest!! a lil hard, next time juss give me the answer i wont tell!!! hehe thanks again! dustin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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