syzygy Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 Well, not in the mail, but at the coin shop... This vacation and not having to go to work stuff is a pretty good concept. Got some work done, browsed a used book store for a few hours and, of course, hit one of the local coin shops where I picked these up... A nice $1 Australian silver bullion coin - I know these are common as dirt, but boy they look nice to me. Next, I scored this 2005 SAE, just because of the cool toning. I know, it's a 2005, so how could it have natural toning? Well, this is a very well-established and reliable dealer and the coin was sitting in the sunny display area in an open, fancy red fir, box and it toned on the obverse - I've seen them like this before. It was exactly the same price as any other 2005 they had, so what the heck. (OMG I bought a toned coin!). Finally, this 1966, 500L... I have a circulated example that I previously posted here link but this one is MS and *loaded* with luster - I really like this type - and, it was only $10! All-in-all, not a bad haul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 All beauties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 A nice $1 Australian silver bullion coin - I know these are common as dirt, but boy they look nice to me. They are nice looking. I just recently picked up a 2oz, 2005 - Year of the Rooster one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 That 500L is beautiful, is it silver? When I was in Italy all the 500L coins were bimetallic nickel bronze, and not all that pretty. nice haul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 An upgrade on my well worn Canadian Edward VII dime. It's cleaned, so it probably won't stay with me long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trantor_3 Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 That 500L is beautiful, is it silver? When I was in Italy all the 500L coins were bimetallic nickel bronze, and not all that pretty. nice haul! Yup, it's silver. And that one you picked up, syzygy, is gorgeous!! And it has an interesting feature ( I think): the date is located in the edge lettering, which is raised. I have the same one and I bought mine in Italy in a small stamps shop that also sells coins. I read on the 2x2 that it was a 1966, so I bought it. Back in the hotel I couldn't find any date on it. Only back at home, when I removed it from the 2x2, I discovered the edge lettering with the date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syzygy Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 Yup, it's silver. And that one you picked up, syzygy, is gorgeous!! And it has an interesting feature ( I think): the date is located in the edge lettering, which is raised. I have the same one and I bought mine in Italy in a small stamps shop that also sells coins. I read on the 2x2 that it was a 1966, so I bought it. Back in the hotel I couldn't find any date on it. Only back at home, when I removed it from the 2x2, I discovered the edge lettering with the date. Yes! here is the edge from the 1959 that I posted previously - the MS piece that I just bought is also a 1966 like yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 Okay, stop posting these 500 Lire things, otherwise I am going to have to take the plunge and buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sisu Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 Okay, stop posting these 500 Lire things, otherwise I am going to have to take the plunge and buy one. Tell me about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 Tell me about it! First there was the Netherlands minors thing, with the 5 ¢ Stuiver, then the Italy thing, then Portugal. My Gawd where does it end ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabbs Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 My Gawd where does it end ??? Isle of Man? (duck) Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 Handbook of Ancient Greek & Roman Coins that was a prize from jlueke. Really nice book and arrived in perfect condition (surprising with these mail people). Thank you very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dockwalliper Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 Santa package included....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbycoin Posted December 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 Whoaaa $5 - that's below melt - was there a big S&H or something because that's a great deal! It was $5 with shipping. Guy didnt know what he had. Sold it as a Chrysler Dollar because he had recieved it from chrysler for something. I think I was the only one to bid on it. Kinda a sketchy looking auction IIRC (it was 6 months ago) so I took a chance and it worked out good... And it spawned this thread -Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 My Gawd where does it end ??? It never ends. I've wanted one of these since AF posted his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlavicScott Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 An upgrade on my well worn Canadian Edward VII dime. It's cleaned, so it probably won't stay with me long. what year???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 Handbook of Ancient Greek & Roman Coins that was a prize from jlueke. Really nice book and arrived in perfect condition (surprising with these mail people). Thank you very much! Watch out, then the disease gets raging when you get into ancients, and now I don't like cheapie ancients but only the pricey ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 it's kitty-approved: what it is (kinda hard to see because chelsea is in the way): a san francisco mint medal (which shows a staircase i've never seen and am not sure still exists), and a california fifty state quarters spoon! thanks, secret santa partner person! That kitty approval means a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 My two excellent auction wins (francs)--thanks, Jeff!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 Thanks to Anton, a daily winner--1929 10 Centesimi and another beautiful piece I'm still looking for online for more information on. Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henare Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 That kitty approval means a lot! it's funny ... usually she's interested in the boxes that stuff comes in and not the stuff inside those boxes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted December 30, 2005 Report Share Posted December 30, 2005 what year???? 1903H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlavicScott Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 A couple of Tiffi coins via AuctionMonster!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 Card from Erik! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 A beautiful card from Eric along with a very nice 1956 1 Guilden coin. Thanks very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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