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[RG-017]* 2004 Alderney Silver ₤5 Florence Nightingale PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Florence Nightingale appears with a halo-like adornment and is proclaimed “Lady with the Lamp.” This is the proof silver commemorative version from one of the Channel Islands and devices are nicely frosted. Florence became famous as the nurse holding a lantern providing comfort to soldiers during the Crimean War on this near-perfect gem. A total of 25,000 pieces were struck in silver, while copper-nickel ₤5 coins were also struck. This commemorative was issued 150 years after Florence Nightingale brought a team of 38 volunteer nurses to assist soldiers wounded in this horrific conflict captured in verse in “The Charge of the Light Brigade” by Alfred Tennyson. * Number 17 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-017]* 2004 Alderney Silver ₤5 Florence Nightingale PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Florence Nightingale appears with a halo-like adornment and is proclaimed “Lady with the Lamp.” This is the proof silver commemorative version from one of the Channel Islands and devices are nicely frosted. Florence became famous as the nurse holding a lantern providing comfort to soldiers during the Crimean War on this near-perfect gem. A total of 25,000 pieces were struck in silver, while copper-nickel ₤5 coins were also struck. This commemorative was issued 150 years after Florence Nightingale brought a team of 38 volunteer nurses to assist soldiers wounded in this horrific conflict captured in verse in “The Charge of the Light Brigade” by Alfred Tennyson. * Number 17 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-017]* 2004 Alderney Silver ₤5 Florence Nightingale PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Florence Nightingale appears with a halo-like adornment and is proclaimed “Lady with the Lamp.” This is the proof silver commemorative version from one of the Channel Islands and devices are nicely frosted. Florence became famous as the nurse holding a lantern providing comfort to soldiers during the Crimean War on this near-perfect gem. A total of 25,000 pieces were struck in silver, while copper-nickel ₤5 coins were also struck. This commemorative was issued 150 years after Florence Nightingale brought a team of 38 volunteer nurses to assist soldiers wounded in this horrific conflict captured in verse in “The Charge of the Light Brigade” by Alfred Tennyson. * Number 17 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[ RG-054 ]* 2008 Andorra 10 Dinar Pierre Renoir "Two Girls at the Piano" PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This sterling silver ingot-like flawless gem is from the "Painters of the World" Masterpieces series honoring one of the premiere impressionists. On the reverse he appears bust-like in silver in front of a colorized picture fragment framed in the shape of a palette of "Portrait of the Actress Jeanne Samary." It is the obverse though that is the interest of this collection where two girls appear in silver-relief against the colorized background "Young Girls at the Piano". With a mintage of 20,000, this is the more common of the two coins that meet the requirements for this slot, the other being the $1 Niue coin issued for the 100th anniversary of Renoir's death. This coin has some nicely reflective fields that frame the subjects on both sides. * Number 54 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[ RG-054 ]* 2008 Andorra 10 Dinar Pierre Renoir "Two Girls at the Piano" PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This sterling silver ingot-like flawless gem is from the "Painters of the World" Masterpieces series honoring one of the premiere impressionists. On the reverse he appears bust-like in silver in front of a colorized picture fragment framed in the shape of a palette of "Portrait of the Actress Jeanne Samary." It is the obverse though that is the interest of this collection where two girls appear in silver-relief against the colorized background "Young Girls at the Piano". With a mintage of 20,000, this is the more common of the two coins that meet the requirements for this slot, the other being the $1 Niue coin issued for the 100th anniversary of Renoir's death. This coin has some nicely reflective fields that frame the subjects on both sides. * Number 54 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[ RG-054 ]* 2008 Andorra 10 Dinar Pierre Renoir "Two Girls at the Piano" PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This sterling silver ingot-like flawless gem is from the "Painters of the World" Masterpieces series honoring one of the premiere impressionists. On the reverse he appears bust-like in silver in front of a colorized picture fragment framed in the shape of a palette of "Portrait of the Actress Jeanne Samary." It is the obverse though that is the interest of this collection where two girls appear in silver-relief against the colorized background "Young Girls at the Piano". With a mintage of 20,000, this is the more common of the two coins that meet the requirements for this slot, the other being the $1 Niue coin issued for the 100th anniversary of Renoir's death. This coin has some nicely reflective fields that frame the subjects on both sides. * Number 54 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[ RG-054 ]* 2008 Andorra 10 Dinar Pierre Renoir "Two Girls at the Piano" PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This sterling silver ingot-like flawless gem is from the "Painters of the World" Masterpieces series honoring one of the premiere impressionists. On the reverse he appears bust-like in silver in front of a colorized picture fragment framed in the shape of a palette of "Portrait of the Actress Jeanne Samary." It is the obverse though that is the interest of this collection where two girls appear in silver-relief against the colorized background "Young Girls at the Piano". With a mintage of 20,000, this is the more common of the two coins that meet the requirements for this slot, the other being the $1 Niue coin issued for the 100th anniversary of Renoir's death. This coin has some nicely reflective fields that frame the subjects on both sides. * Number 54 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
2011 Andorra 15 Dinar Madonna Lita Leonardo da Vinci PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This 15th century painting by Leonardo da Vinci resides in the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg. It presents Mary and Baby Jesus.
2011 Andorra 15 Dinar Madonna Lita Leonardo da Vinci PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This 15th century painting by Leonardo da Vinci resides in the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg. It presents Mary and Baby Jesus.
2011 Andorra 15 Dinar Madonna Lita Leonardo da Vinci PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This 15th century painting by Leonardo da Vinci resides in the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg. It presents Mary and Baby Jesus.
[RG-072]* nd(2004) Argentina 1 Peso Evita Peron PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of Evita Peron, this silver proof shows her profile with cheering crowds praising Evita with the sunrise in the background. Mintage was 5,000 for proof for this flat design. Typical for these silver proofs, die-polishing lines can be found in the fields, particularly on the reverse of this specimen which tends to preclude perfection from PCGS. The 2 Peso copper-nickel coin is easier to find, but nice silver specimens are still available; but you might need to get them from Argentina. The coin shows "2002" for the anniversary of her death, but the coin was actually minted in 2004; but if you're looking to find one of these gems you better stick with "2002". Most take that for the date of issue. * Number 72 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-072]* nd(2004) Argentina 1 Peso Evita Peron PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of Evita Peron, this silver proof shows her profile with cheering crowds praising Evita with the sunrise in the background. Mintage was 5,000 for proof for this flat design. Typical for these silver proofs, die-polishing lines can be found in the fields, particularly on the reverse of this specimen which tends to preclude perfection from PCGS. The 2 Peso copper-nickel coin is easier to find, but nice silver specimens are still available; but you might need to get them from Argentina. The coin shows "2002" for the anniversary of her death, but the coin was actually minted in 2004; but if you're looking to find one of these gems you better stick with "2002". Most take that for the date of issue. * Number 72 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-072]* nd(2004) Argentina 1 Peso Evita Peron PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of Evita Peron, this silver proof shows her profile with cheering crowds praising Evita with the sunrise in the background. Mintage was 5,000 for proof for this flat design. Typical for these silver proofs, die-polishing lines can be found in the fields, particularly on the reverse of this specimen which tends to preclude perfection from PCGS. The 2 Peso copper-nickel coin is easier to find, but nice silver specimens are still available; but you might need to get them from Argentina. The coin shows "2002" for the anniversary of her death, but the coin was actually minted in 2004; but if you're looking to find one of these gems you better stick with "2002". Most take that for the date of issue. * Number 72 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
1997 Argentina 50 Centavos 50th Anniversary Women's Vote Maria Eva Duarte Peron MS67 { PCGS-5 }. Circulating coin honoring Evita.
1997 Argentina 50 Centavos 50th Anniversary Women's Vote Maria Eva Duarte Peron MS67 { PCGS-5 }. Circulating coin honoring Evita.
2021-P Australia Winged Victory 1 oz High Relief PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This is another “Three-fer” coin; albeit with QE2 (Number 12 on Ron Guth’s List) on the front, featuring the goddess Nike (Number 23) in an Art Deco-style on the reverse with her alternate title “WINGED VICTORY” (Number 43). Heavy proof frosting is reserved for devices of Nike's wings, hair, clothing and sword; while her skin comes to life in high relief flawlessly mirrored curves. Minted in Perth, this silver gem was one of 3,000 pieces struck. The “P” mintmark is seen near the rim above Nike’s head. The high relief and super-deep mirrors make the coin quite striking. Coming in at one ounce the modest diameter of 32.6 mm makes it quite thick at 6.1 mm.
2021-P Australia Winged Victory 1 oz High Relief PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This is another “Three-fer” coin; albeit with QE2 (Number 12 on Ron Guth’s List) on the front, featuring the goddess Nike (Number 23) in an Art Deco-style on the reverse with her alternate title “WINGED VICTORY” (Number 43). Heavy proof frosting is reserved for devices of Nike's wings, hair, clothing and sword; while her skin comes to life in high relief flawlessly mirrored curves. Minted in Perth, this silver gem was one of 3,000 pieces struck. The “P” mintmark is seen near the rim above Nike’s head. The high relief and super-deep mirrors make the coin quite striking. Coming in at one ounce the modest diameter of 32.6 mm makes it quite thick at 6.1 mm.
2021-P Australia Winged Victory 1 oz High Relief PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This is another “Three-fer” coin; albeit with QE2 (Number 12 on Ron Guth’s List) on the front, featuring the goddess Nike (Number 23) in an Art Deco-style on the reverse with her alternate title “WINGED VICTORY” (Number 43). Heavy proof frosting is reserved for devices of Nike's wings, hair, clothing and sword; while her skin comes to life in high relief flawlessly mirrored curves. Minted in Perth, this silver gem was one of 3,000 pieces struck. The “P” mintmark is seen near the rim above Nike’s head. The high relief and super-deep mirrors make the coin quite striking. Coming in at one ounce the modest diameter of 32.6 mm makes it quite thick at 6.1 mm.
1998 Austria Gold 1,000 Schilling Empress Elisabeth of Austria PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This half-ounce top-pop gold gem has a similar design to the previous year’s Marie Antoinette coin. She was a beautiful monarch reigning 44 years as empress over Austria and Hungary. The reverse shows the last moment of her life in Geneva (Genf) before her assassination as she walked with her lady in waiting along the promenade to board the ferry on Lake Geneva. An Italian anarchist approached and stabbed her. Franz Joseph later remarked on his wife's death "That a man could be found to attack such a woman, whose whole life was spent in doing good and who never injured any person, is to me incomprehensible".
1998 Austria Gold 1,000 Schilling Empress Elisabeth of Austria PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This half-ounce top-pop gold gem has a similar design to the previous year’s Marie Antoinette coin. She was a beautiful monarch reigning 44 years as empress over Austria and Hungary. The reverse shows the last moment of her life in Geneva (Genf) before her assassination as she walked with her lady in waiting along the promenade to board the ferry on Lake Geneva. An Italian anarchist approached and stabbed her. Franz Joseph later remarked on his wife's death "That a man could be found to attack such a woman, whose whole life was spent in doing good and who never injured any person, is to me incomprehensible".
1998 Austria Gold 1,000 Schilling Empress Elisabeth of Austria PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This half-ounce top-pop gold gem has a similar design to the previous year’s Marie Antoinette coin. She was a beautiful monarch reigning 44 years as empress over Austria and Hungary. The reverse shows the last moment of her life in Geneva (Genf) before her assassination as she walked with her lady in waiting along the promenade to board the ferry on Lake Geneva. An Italian anarchist approached and stabbed her. Franz Joseph later remarked on his wife's death "That a man could be found to attack such a woman, whose whole life was spent in doing good and who never injured any person, is to me incomprehensible".
1778-VC-S Austria 10 Kreuzer AU58 { PCGS-5 }. This heavily tarnished late eighteenth century silver piece features the Holy Roman Empress Maria Theresa,.later as the Queen of Bohemia, Archduchess of Austria and Queen of Hungary and Croatia. This coin was issued two years before her death at the time of upheaval in France and the birth of a nation across "The Pond". This coin was released for general circulation.
1778-VC-S Austria 10 Kreuzer AU58 { PCGS-5 }. This heavily tarnished late eighteenth century silver piece features the Holy Roman Empress Maria Theresa,.later as the Queen of Bohemia, Archduchess of Austria and Queen of Hungary and Croatia. This coin was issued two years before her death at the time of upheaval in France and the birth of a nation across "The Pond". This coin was released for general circulation.
1778-VC-S Austria 10 Kreuzer AU58 { PCGS-5 }. This heavily tarnished late eighteenth century silver piece features the Holy Roman Empress Maria Theresa,.later as the Queen of Bohemia, Archduchess of Austria and Queen of Hungary and Croatia. This coin was issued two years before her death at the time of upheaval in France and the birth of a nation across "The Pond". This coin was released for general circulation.
[RG-040]* 1997 Austria 1000 Schilling Marie Antoinette PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Born an archduchess in Austria, daughter of Empress Maria Theresa (Number 34 on Ron Guth's list) she wed Louis XVI to become the Queen of France, famous for uttering “Let them eat cake” when warned the impoverished were rioting for lack of bread; a lack of compassion that later cost her her head. Flawless mirrors offset a regal image while on the reverse a discontent jury convicts her. This one-half Troy ounce 99.5% pure gold commemorative saw a mintage of 50,000. * Number 40 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-040]* 1997 Austria 1000 Schilling Marie Antoinette PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Born an archduchess in Austria, daughter of Empress Maria Theresa (Number 34 on Ron Guth's list) she wed Louis XVI to become the Queen of France, famous for uttering “Let them eat cake” when warned the impoverished were rioting for lack of bread; a lack of compassion that later cost her her head. Flawless mirrors offset a regal image while on the reverse a discontent jury convicts her. This one-half Troy ounce 99.5% pure gold commemorative saw a mintage of 50,000. * Number 40 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-040]* 1997 Austria 1000 Schilling Marie Antoinette PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Born an archduchess in Austria, daughter of Empress Maria Theresa (Number 34 on Ron Guth's list) she wed Louis XVI to become the Queen of France, famous for uttering “Let them eat cake” when warned the impoverished were rioting for lack of bread; a lack of compassion that later cost her her head. Flawless mirrors offset a regal image while on the reverse a discontent jury convicts her. This one-half Troy ounce 99.5% pure gold commemorative saw a mintage of 50,000. * Number 40 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
MMXVII Austria 20 Euro Maria Theresia PR70 { PCGS-5 }. This popular Austria-Hungarian monarch is elegantly (and perfectly) rendered on this non-circulating bullion silver gem in the spirit of the ever-popular Taler while paying tribute to "Courage and Determination"... that would be Fortitude and commemorating the 300th anniversary of her birth. Rendered in a matte-proof the coin exudes a unique elegant ethereal shimmer and features a somehow appropriate Roman Numeral date MMXVII (2017). It almost seems as if gun-metal bluing permeates the surface of the coins to establish a truly unique cartwheel patina with a beautiful high-relief antique silver look.
MMXVII Austria 20 Euro Maria Theresia PR70 { PCGS-5 }. This popular Austria-Hungarian monarch is elegantly (and perfectly) rendered on this non-circulating bullion silver gem in the spirit of the ever-popular Taler while paying tribute to "Courage and Determination"... that would be Fortitude and commemorating the 300th anniversary of her birth. Rendered in a matte-proof the coin exudes a unique elegant ethereal shimmer and features a somehow appropriate Roman Numeral date MMXVII (2017). It almost seems as if gun-metal bluing permeates the surface of the coins to establish a truly unique cartwheel patina with a beautiful high-relief antique silver look.
MMXVII Austria 20 Euro Maria Theresia PR70 { PCGS-5 }. This popular Austria-Hungarian monarch is elegantly (and perfectly) rendered on this non-circulating bullion silver gem in the spirit of the ever-popular Taler while paying tribute to "Courage and Determination"... that would be Fortitude and commemorating the 300th anniversary of her birth. Rendered in a matte-proof the coin exudes a unique elegant ethereal shimmer and features a somehow appropriate Roman Numeral date MMXVII (2017). It almost seems as if gun-metal bluing permeates the surface of the coins to establish a truly unique cartwheel patina with a beautiful high-relief antique silver look.
2017 Austria €10 Guardian Angel MS70 { PCGS-5 }. Rendered in one-half ounce Sterling silver this Guardian Angel sports wings and a halo in a classic Art Deco style. This is the silver-only non-colorized version with a mintage of 30,000 pieces.
2017 Austria €10 Guardian Angel MS70 { PCGS-5 }. Rendered in one-half ounce Sterling silver this Guardian Angel sports wings and a halo in a classic Art Deco style. This is the silver-only non-colorized version with a mintage of 30,000 pieces.
2017 Austria €10 Guardian Angel MS70 { PCGS-5 }. Rendered in one-half ounce Sterling silver this Guardian Angel sports wings and a halo in a classic Art Deco style. This is the silver-only non-colorized version with a mintage of 30,000 pieces.
2005 Austria €10 60th Anniversary of 2nd Republic PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The obverse features Athena holding the smaller Nike literally in the palm of her hand.
2005 Austria €10 60th Anniversary of 2nd Republic PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The obverse features Athena holding the smaller Nike literally in the palm of her hand.
2005 Austria €10 60th Anniversary of 2nd Republic PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The obverse features Athena holding the smaller Nike literally in the palm of her hand.
1985 Barbados $20 Decade for Women PR68DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This UN initiated series commemorates women around the globe and their contribution to society, in particular in furthering the rights, skills and acceptance of women. Here a female teacher is instructing a class of younger women, and the point of this coin is the importance of Education.
1985 Barbados $20 Decade for Women PR68DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This UN initiated series commemorates women around the globe and their contribution to society, in particular in furthering the rights, skills and acceptance of women. Here a female teacher is instructing a class of younger women, and the point of this coin is the importance of Education.
1985 Barbados $20 Decade for Women PR68DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This UN initiated series commemorates women around the globe and their contribution to society, in particular in furthering the rights, skills and acceptance of women. Here a female teacher is instructing a class of younger women, and the point of this coin is the importance of Education.
1985 Barbados $20 Decade for Women PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This UN initiated series commemorates women around the globe and their contribution to society, in particular in furthering the rights, skills and acceptance of women. Here a female teacher is instructing a class of younger women, and the point of this coin is the importance of Education. The mint mark "CHI" in a circle (found just above the "1" in the date) is for a mint at Chiasso, located in Ticino, Switzerland. This Swiss mint made many of the "DECADE FOR WOMEN" UN inspired coins; and it made 1,633 of these.
1985 Barbados $20 Decade for Women PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This UN initiated series commemorates women around the globe and their contribution to society, in particular in furthering the rights, skills and acceptance of women. Here a female teacher is instructing a class of younger women, and the point of this coin is the importance of Education. The mint mark "CHI" in a circle (found just above the "1" in the date) is for a mint at Chiasso, located in Ticino, Switzerland. This Swiss mint made many of the "DECADE FOR WOMEN" UN inspired coins; and it made 1,633 of these.
1985 Barbados $20 Decade for Women PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This UN initiated series commemorates women around the globe and their contribution to society, in particular in furthering the rights, skills and acceptance of women. Here a female teacher is instructing a class of younger women, and the point of this coin is the importance of Education. The mint mark "CHI" in a circle (found just above the "1" in the date) is for a mint at Chiasso, located in Ticino, Switzerland. This Swiss mint made many of the "DECADE FOR WOMEN" UN inspired coins; and it made 1,633 of these.
[RG-097]* 2007 Belarus 10 Rubles Elena Aladona PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. She served as the director of the State Art Museum of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic for over 30 years. Just 4,000 proofs were struck in silver. On the obverse is the relief image of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus and in the center the representation of the building of the National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus. A circumferential inscription: РЭСПУБЛІКА БЕЛАРУСЬ (THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS) is at the bottom with 10 РУБЛЁЎ (10 RUBLES). * Number 97 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-097]* 2007 Belarus 10 Rubles Elena Aladona PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. She served as the director of the State Art Museum of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic for over 30 years. Just 4,000 proofs were struck in silver. On the obverse is the relief image of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus and in the center the representation of the building of the National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus. A circumferential inscription: РЭСПУБЛІКА БЕЛАРУСЬ (THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS) is at the bottom with 10 РУБЛЁЎ (10 RUBLES). * Number 97 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-097]* 2007 Belarus 10 Rubles Elena Aladona PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. She served as the director of the State Art Museum of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic for over 30 years. Just 4,000 proofs were struck in silver. On the obverse is the relief image of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus and in the center the representation of the building of the National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus. A circumferential inscription: РЭСПУБЛІКА БЕЛАРУСЬ (THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS) is at the bottom with 10 РУБЛЁЎ (10 RUBLES). * Number 97 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
1984 Bhutan 100 Ngultrums - Decade of Women PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Women are shown working in a field, this coin was issued as part of the UN initiative promoting the Decade of Women. The US commemorative program was just getting started at the time and didn't get around to commemorating women in the workplace until 1994 with the "Women in the Military" silver dollar. The national emblem appears on the flip-side. The mintage is 1,050. The mint mark "CHI" in a circle (found to the right of "100") is for a mint at Chiasso, located in Ticino, Switzerland. This Swiss mint made many of the "DECADE FOR WOMEN" UN inspired coins.
1984 Bhutan 100 Ngultrums - Decade of Women PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Women are shown working in a field, this coin was issued as part of the UN initiative promoting the Decade of Women. The US commemorative program was just getting started at the time and didn't get around to commemorating women in the workplace until 1994 with the "Women in the Military" silver dollar. The national emblem appears on the flip-side. The mintage is 1,050. The mint mark "CHI" in a circle (found to the right of "100") is for a mint at Chiasso, located in Ticino, Switzerland. This Swiss mint made many of the "DECADE FOR WOMEN" UN inspired coins.
1984 Bhutan 100 Ngultrums - Decade of Women PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Women are shown working in a field, this coin was issued as part of the UN initiative promoting the Decade of Women. The US commemorative program was just getting started at the time and didn't get around to commemorating women in the workplace until 1994 with the "Women in the Military" silver dollar. The national emblem appears on the flip-side. The mintage is 1,050. The mint mark "CHI" in a circle (found to the right of "100") is for a mint at Chiasso, located in Ticino, Switzerland. This Swiss mint made many of the "DECADE FOR WOMEN" UN inspired coins.
2020-PM British Indian Ocean Territory 50 Pence Florence Nightingale PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This sterling silver gem honors Florence Nightingale on the bicentenary of her birth. Just 199 silver versions of this commemorative were struck by the Popjoy Mint with its unusual equilateral-curved-heptagon shape. Florence Nightingale is credited as being the founder of modern nursing and came to prominence while serving as a manager and trainer of nurses during the Crimean War during which she organized the care for the wounded soldiers and was one of the first to recognize the importance of basic hygiene when it came to infection prevention and control. She was a persistent advocate of the best means to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, promoting frequent handwashing and was a pioneer of evidence-based health care from the lessons learned from the high mortality rate of the Crimean War. She concerned herself with every element from the spacing of the beds and the surrounding environment to prevent infection. These lessons have proven to be just as important in the year of issue with the spread of the COVID-19 throughout the world where we have been informed that one of our best forms of protection against the global pandemic is to ensure that hands are washed frequently. The design on the coin itself features a portrait of Florence Nightingale with a cameo of hands being washed under running water. The obverse of the coin features the Pobjoy Mint exclusive effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II over the “PM” mintmark.
2020-PM British Indian Ocean Territory 50 Pence Florence Nightingale PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This sterling silver gem honors Florence Nightingale on the bicentenary of her birth. Just 199 silver versions of this commemorative were struck by the Popjoy Mint with its unusual equilateral-curved-heptagon shape. Florence Nightingale is credited as being the founder of modern nursing and came to prominence while serving as a manager and trainer of nurses during the Crimean War during which she organized the care for the wounded soldiers and was one of the first to recognize the importance of basic hygiene when it came to infection prevention and control. She was a persistent advocate of the best means to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, promoting frequent handwashing and was a pioneer of evidence-based health care from the lessons learned from the high mortality rate of the Crimean War. She concerned herself with every element from the spacing of the beds and the surrounding environment to prevent infection. These lessons have proven to be just as important in the year of issue with the spread of the COVID-19 throughout the world where we have been informed that one of our best forms of protection against the global pandemic is to ensure that hands are washed frequently. The design on the coin itself features a portrait of Florence Nightingale with a cameo of hands being washed under running water. The obverse of the coin features the Pobjoy Mint exclusive effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II over the “PM” mintmark.
2020-PM British Indian Ocean Territory 50 Pence Florence Nightingale PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This sterling silver gem honors Florence Nightingale on the bicentenary of her birth. Just 199 silver versions of this commemorative were struck by the Popjoy Mint with its unusual equilateral-curved-heptagon shape. Florence Nightingale is credited as being the founder of modern nursing and came to prominence while serving as a manager and trainer of nurses during the Crimean War during which she organized the care for the wounded soldiers and was one of the first to recognize the importance of basic hygiene when it came to infection prevention and control. She was a persistent advocate of the best means to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, promoting frequent handwashing and was a pioneer of evidence-based health care from the lessons learned from the high mortality rate of the Crimean War. She concerned herself with every element from the spacing of the beds and the surrounding environment to prevent infection. These lessons have proven to be just as important in the year of issue with the spread of the COVID-19 throughout the world where we have been informed that one of our best forms of protection against the global pandemic is to ensure that hands are washed frequently. The design on the coin itself features a portrait of Florence Nightingale with a cameo of hands being washed under running water. The obverse of the coin features the Pobjoy Mint exclusive effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II over the “PM” mintmark.
2020-PM British Indian Ocean Territory 50 Pence Florence Nightingale PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This sterling silver gem honors Florence Nightingale on the bicentenary of her birth. Just 199 silver versions of this commemorative were struck by the Popjoy Mint with its unusual equilateral-curved-heptagon shape. Florence Nightingale is credited as being the founder of modern nursing and came to prominence while serving as a manager and trainer of nurses during the Crimean War during which she organized the care for the wounded soldiers and was one of the first to recognize the importance of basic hygiene when it came to infection prevention and control. She was a persistent advocate of the best means to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, promoting frequent handwashing and was a pioneer of evidence-based health care from the lessons learned from the high mortality rate of the Crimean War. She concerned herself with every element from the spacing of the beds and the surrounding environment to prevent infection. These lessons have proven to be just as important in the year of issue with the spread of the COVID-19 throughout the world where we have been informed that one of our best forms of protection against the global pandemic is to ensure that hands are washed frequently. The design on the coin itself features a portrait of Florence Nightingale with a cameo of hands being washed under running water. The obverse of the coin features the Pobjoy Mint exclusive effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II over the “PM” mintmark.
2020-PM British Indian Ocean Territory 50 Pence Florence Nightingale PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This sterling silver gem honors Florence Nightingale on the bicentenary of her birth. Just 199 silver versions of this commemorative were struck by the Popjoy Mint with its unusual equilateral-curved-heptagon shape. Florence Nightingale is credited as being the founder of modern nursing and came to prominence while serving as a manager and trainer of nurses during the Crimean War during which she organized the care for the wounded soldiers and was one of the first to recognize the importance of basic hygiene when it came to infection prevention and control. She was a persistent advocate of the best means to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, promoting frequent handwashing and was a pioneer of evidence-based health care from the lessons learned from the high mortality rate of the Crimean War. She concerned herself with every element from the spacing of the beds and the surrounding environment to prevent infection. These lessons have proven to be just as important in the year of issue with the spread of the COVID-19 throughout the world where we have been informed that one of our best forms of protection against the global pandemic is to ensure that hands are washed frequently. The design on the coin itself features a portrait of Florence Nightingale with a cameo of hands being washed under running water. The obverse of the coin features the Pobjoy Mint exclusive effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II over the “PM” mintmark.
2019 British Virgin Islands $1 Una and the Lion MS66 { PCGS-5 }. The original 'Una and the Lion' was a Five Pound coin issued as part of Queen Victoria's coronation set in 1839. The reverse features a beautiful and unusual design, inspired by a story in Edmund Spenser's epic poem, 'The Faerie Queen'. Recently several contemporary British commemoratives have been struck. This proof issue had a modest 50,000 mintage.
2019 British Virgin Islands $1 Una and the Lion MS66 { PCGS-5 }. The original 'Una and the Lion' was a Five Pound coin issued as part of Queen Victoria's coronation set in 1839. The reverse features a beautiful and unusual design, inspired by a story in Edmund Spenser's epic poem, 'The Faerie Queen'. Recently several contemporary British commemoratives have been struck. This proof issue had a modest 50,000 mintage.
2019 British Virgin Islands $1 Una and the Lion MS66 { PCGS-5 }. The original 'Una and the Lion' was a Five Pound coin issued as part of Queen Victoria's coronation set in 1839. The reverse features a beautiful and unusual design, inspired by a story in Edmund Spenser's epic poem, 'The Faerie Queen'. Recently several contemporary British commemoratives have been struck. This proof issue had a modest 50,000 mintage.
2000-FM British Virgin Islands $20 Anne Bonny PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. One of the more modest and less bawdy renderings of Anne Bonny elegantly captured in silver as you might expect from the Franklin Mint (see the stylized F-on-top-of-M mintmark on the reverse just to the right of the name banner). Anne was an Irish pirate operating in the Caribbean who had married a sometimes-pirate turned pirate informer. She left her husband joining Calico Jack Rackham and pillaged the seas for 5 years before capture. She was spared the gallows because she was pregnant. Little of her is known after that, dying a few years later. We know her from her romanticized and bawdy exploits recorded in Captain Charles Johnson’s “A General History of the Pyrates.” Nearly 300 years later she appears on coins from Cuba, British Virgin Islands and Burkina Faso based on illustrations in this book.
2000-FM British Virgin Islands $20 Anne Bonny PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. One of the more modest and less bawdy renderings of Anne Bonny elegantly captured in silver as you might expect from the Franklin Mint (see the stylized F-on-top-of-M mintmark on the reverse just to the right of the name banner). Anne was an Irish pirate operating in the Caribbean who had married a sometimes-pirate turned pirate informer. She left her husband joining Calico Jack Rackham and pillaged the seas for 5 years before capture. She was spared the gallows because she was pregnant. Little of her is known after that, dying a few years later. We know her from her romanticized and bawdy exploits recorded in Captain Charles Johnson’s “A General History of the Pyrates.” Nearly 300 years later she appears on coins from Cuba, British Virgin Islands and Burkina Faso based on illustrations in this book.
2000-FM British Virgin Islands $20 Anne Bonny PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. One of the more modest and less bawdy renderings of Anne Bonny elegantly captured in silver as you might expect from the Franklin Mint (see the stylized F-on-top-of-M mintmark on the reverse just to the right of the name banner). Anne was an Irish pirate operating in the Caribbean who had married a sometimes-pirate turned pirate informer. She left her husband joining Calico Jack Rackham and pillaged the seas for 5 years before capture. She was spared the gallows because she was pregnant. Little of her is known after that, dying a few years later. We know her from her romanticized and bawdy exploits recorded in Captain Charles Johnson’s “A General History of the Pyrates.” Nearly 300 years later she appears on coins from Cuba, British Virgin Islands and Burkina Faso based on illustrations in this book.
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2018-MW Cameroon 1,000 Francs Romanov Family PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This 2018 silver commemorative was issued by the Mint of Poland (in Warsaw) in a memorial to the centennial of the end of the Romanov dynasty; and to draw additional attention to the date was this gem being one of the 918 pieces minted. Like its Fijian cousin, this piece presented the final colorized portrait of the last royal Russian family.
2018-MW Cameroon 1,000 Francs Romanov Family PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This 2018 silver commemorative was issued by the Mint of Poland (in Warsaw) in a memorial to the centennial of the end of the Romanov dynasty; and to draw additional attention to the date was this gem being one of the 918 pieces minted. Like its Fijian cousin, this piece presented the final colorized portrait of the last royal Russian family.
2018-MW Cameroon 1,000 Francs Romanov Family PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This 2018 silver commemorative was issued by the Mint of Poland (in Warsaw) in a memorial to the centennial of the end of the Romanov dynasty; and to draw additional attention to the date was this gem being one of the 918 pieces minted. Like its Fijian cousin, this piece presented the final colorized portrait of the last royal Russian family.
2020 Cameroon 1000 Franc Princess Grace Kelly PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This one-ounce pure silver coin pays tribute to Princess Grace of Monaco remembering the 60th and 65th anniversary of her marriage to Rainier III of Monaco and recalling her popular onscreen Hollywood career. Her fairy tale life started with success in the movies, retiring at age 26 and later marrying to become a princess. She met her future husband at the Cannes Film Festival. They had three children: Princess Caroline, Prince Albert and Princess Stephanie. Mintage is 6,500.
2020 Cameroon 1000 Franc Princess Grace Kelly PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This one-ounce pure silver coin pays tribute to Princess Grace of Monaco remembering the 60th and 65th anniversary of her marriage to Rainier III of Monaco and recalling her popular onscreen Hollywood career. Her fairy tale life started with success in the movies, retiring at age 26 and later marrying to become a princess. She met her future husband at the Cannes Film Festival. They had three children: Princess Caroline, Prince Albert and Princess Stephanie. Mintage is 6,500.
2020 Cameroon 1000 Franc Princess Grace Kelly PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This one-ounce pure silver coin pays tribute to Princess Grace of Monaco remembering the 60th and 65th anniversary of her marriage to Rainier III of Monaco and recalling her popular onscreen Hollywood career. Her fairy tale life started with success in the movies, retiring at age 26 and later marrying to become a princess. She met her future husband at the Cannes Film Festival. They had three children: Princess Caroline, Prince Albert and Princess Stephanie. Mintage is 6,500.
2017 Cameroon 500 Franc CFA PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Madame Marie Curie was the first person to win two Nobel Prizes (one for chemistry and one for physics). This coin shows her in front of a plutonium atom (which she and her husband discovered). The electrons are colored in the pale lime green glow of plutonium. It represents their contribution to chemistry; and also its radiation their work in physics. Her husband insisted that her contributions be recognized in the rather chauvinistic world of science at the start of the twentieth century. The reverse is a sun-burst with cartwheeling luster. The coin is one of 500 minted. This is one of 8 non-USA coins I acquired for this set pre-graded in a PCGS holder.
2017 Cameroon 500 Franc CFA PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Madame Marie Curie was the first person to win two Nobel Prizes (one for chemistry and one for physics). This coin shows her in front of a plutonium atom (which she and her husband discovered). The electrons are colored in the pale lime green glow of plutonium. It represents their contribution to chemistry; and also its radiation their work in physics. Her husband insisted that her contributions be recognized in the rather chauvinistic world of science at the start of the twentieth century. The reverse is a sun-burst with cartwheeling luster. The coin is one of 500 minted. This is one of 8 non-USA coins I acquired for this set pre-graded in a PCGS holder.
2017 Cameroon 500 Franc CFA PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Madame Marie Curie was the first person to win two Nobel Prizes (one for chemistry and one for physics). This coin shows her in front of a plutonium atom (which she and her husband discovered). The electrons are colored in the pale lime green glow of plutonium. It represents their contribution to chemistry; and also its radiation their work in physics. Her husband insisted that her contributions be recognized in the rather chauvinistic world of science at the start of the twentieth century. The reverse is a sun-burst with cartwheeling luster. The coin is one of 500 minted. This is one of 8 non-USA coins I acquired for this set pre-graded in a PCGS holder.
2023 Cameroon 2000 Francs CFA Demeter MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This hefty two-ounce pure antique silver gem portrays the goddess Demeter with her Horn-of-Plenty trademark highlighted in 24-Karat gold signifying a bountiful harvest and comes to life in this impressive high-relief format. The design features bounties of the harvest with foliage and grapes and flowers in the hair and even a bird or two. As Goddess of the harvest, Demeter wields a scythe in hand also presided over sacred laws and the cycle of life and death. Ceres was her Roman counterpart. Only a couple modern choices are available for this slot, and this one has a very modest mintage of just 500 pieces.
2023 Cameroon 2000 Francs CFA Demeter MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This hefty two-ounce pure antique silver gem portrays the goddess Demeter with her Horn-of-Plenty trademark highlighted in 24-Karat gold signifying a bountiful harvest and comes to life in this impressive high-relief format. The design features bounties of the harvest with foliage and grapes and flowers in the hair and even a bird or two. As Goddess of the harvest, Demeter wields a scythe in hand also presided over sacred laws and the cycle of life and death. Ceres was her Roman counterpart. Only a couple modern choices are available for this slot, and this one has a very modest mintage of just 500 pieces.
2023 Cameroon 2000 Francs CFA Demeter MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This hefty two-ounce pure antique silver gem portrays the goddess Demeter with her Horn-of-Plenty trademark highlighted in 24-Karat gold signifying a bountiful harvest and comes to life in this impressive high-relief format. The design features bounties of the harvest with foliage and grapes and flowers in the hair and even a bird or two. As Goddess of the harvest, Demeter wields a scythe in hand also presided over sacred laws and the cycle of life and death. Ceres was her Roman counterpart. Only a couple modern choices are available for this slot, and this one has a very modest mintage of just 500 pieces.
"Madonna with the Child" painted by Giovanni Bonatti between 1660 and 1669 appears on this silver ingot-like coin with roses at right. It is one of nine such coins in the "Mary, Mother of Mercy" series featuring Renaissance masterpieces showing Mary and the baby Jesus. This painting from the Baroque period subtly captures the presence of the nimbus about the pair, enhancing the holiness of the scene.
"Madonna with the Child" painted by Giovanni Bonatti between 1660 and 1669 appears on this silver ingot-like coin with roses at right. It is one of nine such coins in the "Mary, Mother of Mercy" series featuring Renaissance masterpieces showing Mary and the baby Jesus. This painting from the Baroque period subtly captures the presence of the nimbus about the pair, enhancing the holiness of the scene.
"Madonna with the Child" painted by Giovanni Bonatti between 1660 and 1669 appears on this silver ingot-like coin with roses at right. It is one of nine such coins in the "Mary, Mother of Mercy" series featuring Renaissance masterpieces showing Mary and the baby Jesus. This painting from the Baroque period subtly captures the presence of the nimbus about the pair, enhancing the holiness of the scene.
"Madonna with the Child" painted by Giovanni Bonatti between 1660 and 1669 appears on this silver ingot-like coin with roses at right. It is one of nine such coins in the "Mary, Mother of Mercy" series featuring Renaissance masterpieces showing Mary and the baby Jesus. This painting from the Baroque period subtly captures the presence of the nimbus about the pair, enhancing the holiness of the scene.
"Madonna with the Child" painted by Giovanni Bonatti between 1660 and 1669 appears on this silver ingot-like coin with roses at right. It is one of nine such coins in the "Mary, Mother of Mercy" series featuring Renaissance masterpieces showing Mary and the baby Jesus. This painting from the Baroque period subtly captures the presence of the nimbus about the pair, enhancing the holiness of the scene.
This coin is one of nine perfect rectangular ingot-like coins depicting Renaissance masterpieces in the Mary Mother of Mercy series. "Virgin and Child " was painted by Hans Memling between 1475 and 1480 and appears with roses at right of this ingot-like coin. This "two-fer" meets the requirements of the Mary, Mother of Jesus slot, but here appears as a Mother Breastfeeding.
This coin is one of nine perfect rectangular ingot-like coins depicting Renaissance masterpieces in the Mary Mother of Mercy series. "Virgin and Child " was painted by Hans Memling between 1475 and 1480 and appears with roses at right of this ingot-like coin. This "two-fer" meets the requirements of the Mary, Mother of Jesus slot, but here appears as a Mother Breastfeeding.
This coin is one of nine perfect rectangular ingot-like coins depicting Renaissance masterpieces in the Mary Mother of Mercy series. "Virgin and Child " was painted by Hans Memling between 1475 and 1480 and appears with roses at right of this ingot-like coin. This "two-fer" meets the requirements of the Mary, Mother of Jesus slot, but here appears as a Mother Breastfeeding.
This coin is one of nine perfect rectangular ingot-like coins depicting Renaissance masterpieces in the Mary Mother of Mercy series. "Virgin and Child " was painted by Hans Memling between 1475 and 1480 and appears with roses at right of this ingot-like coin. This "two-fer" meets the requirements of the Mary, Mother of Jesus slot, but here appears as a Mother Breastfeeding.
This coin is one of nine perfect rectangular ingot-like coins depicting Renaissance masterpieces in the Mary Mother of Mercy series. "Virgin and Child " was painted by Hans Memling between 1475 and 1480 and appears with roses at right of this ingot-like coin. This "two-fer" meets the requirements of the Mary, Mother of Jesus slot, but here appears as a Mother Breastfeeding.
[RG-059]* 2008 Canada 25 Cents (Large) Anne of Green Gables SP69 { PCGS-5 }. Celebrating the fictional pride of Prince Edward Island, this over-sized brushed nickel coated steel quarter is made beautiful with the colorful scene featuring Anne herself “with an E”. The derivative TV series “Road to Avonlea” continues to be one of my favorites. * Number 59 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-059]* 2008 Canada 25 Cents (Large) Anne of Green Gables SP69 { PCGS-5 }. Celebrating the fictional pride of Prince Edward Island, this over-sized brushed nickel coated steel quarter is made beautiful with the colorful scene featuring Anne herself “with an E”. The derivative TV series “Road to Avonlea” continues to be one of my favorites. * Number 59 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-059]* 2008 Canada 25 Cents (Large) Anne of Green Gables SP69 { PCGS-5 }. Celebrating the fictional pride of Prince Edward Island, this over-sized brushed nickel coated steel quarter is made beautiful with the colorful scene featuring Anne herself “with an E”. The derivative TV series “Road to Avonlea” continues to be one of my favorites. * Number 59 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
1994 Canada $200 Anne of Green Gables PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. A girl couched in a gazebo is reading a book about Anne (with an “E”) Shirley. The young freckled red-headed girl with her travelling bag comes to life on the pages of the girl’s open book. This nearly half-ounce gold proof coin is one of a total mintage of 10,665. Terrific mirrors and frosted devices make this an attractive alternative to the large painted quarter which is the other choice for this slot. Interesting that while most people have heard of the such beloved fictional characters as Heidi or Anne of Green Gables but the authors maybe not so much; but it is the fictional character remembered here (not Lucy Maud Montgomery) yet Johann Spyri was honored with her own Top-100 spot for "Heidi"! Of course, it was Canada that chose to honor Anne on its coins; while Switzerland commemorated the author.
1994 Canada $200 Anne of Green Gables PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. A girl couched in a gazebo is reading a book about Anne (with an “E”) Shirley. The young freckled red-headed girl with her travelling bag comes to life on the pages of the girl’s open book. This nearly half-ounce gold proof coin is one of a total mintage of 10,665. Terrific mirrors and frosted devices make this an attractive alternative to the large painted quarter which is the other choice for this slot. Interesting that while most people have heard of the such beloved fictional characters as Heidi or Anne of Green Gables but the authors maybe not so much; but it is the fictional character remembered here (not Lucy Maud Montgomery) yet Johann Spyri was honored with her own Top-100 spot for "Heidi"! Of course, it was Canada that chose to honor Anne on its coins; while Switzerland commemorated the author.
1994 Canada $200 Anne of Green Gables PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. A girl couched in a gazebo is reading a book about Anne (with an “E”) Shirley. The young freckled red-headed girl with her travelling bag comes to life on the pages of the girl’s open book. This nearly half-ounce gold proof coin is one of a total mintage of 10,665. Terrific mirrors and frosted devices make this an attractive alternative to the large painted quarter which is the other choice for this slot. Interesting that while most people have heard of the such beloved fictional characters as Heidi or Anne of Green Gables but the authors maybe not so much; but it is the fictional character remembered here (not Lucy Maud Montgomery) yet Johann Spyri was honored with her own Top-100 spot for "Heidi"! Of course, it was Canada that chose to honor Anne on its coins; while Switzerland commemorated the author.
1994 Canada $200 Anne of Green Gables PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. A girl couched in a gazebo is reading a book about Anne (with an “E”) Shirley. The young freckled red-headed girl with her travelling bag comes to life on the pages of the girl’s open book. This nearly half-ounce gold proof coin is one of a total mintage of 10,665. Terrific mirrors and frosted devices make this an attractive alternative to the large painted quarter which is the other choice for this slot. Interesting that while most people have heard of the such beloved fictional characters as Heidi or Anne of Green Gables but the authors maybe not so much; but it is the fictional character remembered here (not Lucy Maud Montgomery) yet Johann Spyri was honored with her own Top-100 spot for "Heidi"! Of course, it was Canada that chose to honor Anne on its coins; while Switzerland commemorated the author.
1994 Canada $200 Anne of Green Gables PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. A girl couched in a gazebo is reading a book about Anne (with an “E”) Shirley. The young freckled red-headed girl with her travelling bag comes to life on the pages of the girl’s open book. This nearly half-ounce gold proof coin is one of a total mintage of 10,665. Terrific mirrors and frosted devices make this an attractive alternative to the large painted quarter which is the other choice for this slot. Interesting that while most people have heard of the such beloved fictional characters as Heidi or Anne of Green Gables but the authors maybe not so much; but it is the fictional character remembered here (not Lucy Maud Montgomery) yet Johann Spyri was honored with her own Top-100 spot for "Heidi"! Of course, it was Canada that chose to honor Anne on its coins; while Switzerland commemorated the author.
2023 Niue $2 Audrey Hepburn PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The classic style of Audrey Hepburn is captured on this second in the "Celebrities Series". Forever immortalized by her stunning performance in "Breakfast at Tiffany's", this coin is like a puzzle reiterating the repeating sentiment I-HEART-A. Perfectly rendered on one-ounce pure silver this gem depicts King Charles III on the obverse. This coin pays tribute to a great Hollywood Legend on the 30th anniversary of her death.
2023 Niue $2 Audrey Hepburn PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The classic style of Audrey Hepburn is captured on this second in the "Celebrities Series". Forever immortalized by her stunning performance in "Breakfast at Tiffany's", this coin is like a puzzle reiterating the repeating sentiment I-HEART-A. Perfectly rendered on one-ounce pure silver this gem depicts King Charles III on the obverse. This coin pays tribute to a great Hollywood Legend on the 30th anniversary of her death.
1975 Cayman Islands $50 Queens of England MS68 { PCGS-5 }. This Caribbean Island and territory of the crown offers a genuine "Three-fer" by subject presenting all six of the Queens of England. On the obverse is the attractive midlife profile of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II, perhaps the most attractive image of her on British, territory and legacy coins. The reverse features the earlier queens from Queen Mary I, Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Mary II, Queen Anne and Queen Victoria. This two-ounce behemoth is a mint-state sterling silver gem with a shimmering satin finish. This is the first of three years that this coin was issued when 33,000 were issued with a circulation strike.
1975 Cayman Islands $50 Queens of England MS68 { PCGS-5 }. This Caribbean Island and territory of the crown offers a genuine "Three-fer" by subject presenting all six of the Queens of England. On the obverse is the attractive midlife profile of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II, perhaps the most attractive image of her on British, territory and legacy coins. The reverse features the earlier queens from Queen Mary I, Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Mary II, Queen Anne and Queen Victoria. This two-ounce behemoth is a mint-state sterling silver gem with a shimmering satin finish. This is the first of three years that this coin was issued when 33,000 were issued with a circulation strike.
1975 Cayman Islands $50 Queens of England MS68 { PCGS-5 }. This Caribbean Island and territory of the crown offers a genuine "Three-fer" by subject presenting all six of the Queens of England. On the obverse is the attractive midlife profile of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II, perhaps the most attractive image of her on British, territory and legacy coins. The reverse features the earlier queens from Queen Mary I, Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Mary II, Queen Anne and Queen Victoria. This two-ounce behemoth is a mint-state sterling silver gem with a shimmering satin finish. This is the first of three years that this coin was issued when 33,000 were issued with a circulation strike.
1977 Cayman Islands $25 Elizabeth I PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. QE1 was the daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn and had to wait her turn as other siblings took their turn ahead of her; but she lent her name to the Elizabethan age that gave us Shakespeare. She became sovereign after her half-sister Mary, daughter of Katherine of Aragon, and the second of many female UK sovereigns thru QE2. Terrific mirrors and nicely frosted devices makes fingering any imperfections tough; albeit likely not to have distinguished itself sufficiently above the other "69's". It's perfect in my book!
1977 Cayman Islands $25 Elizabeth I PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. QE1 was the daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn and had to wait her turn as other siblings took their turn ahead of her; but she lent her name to the Elizabethan age that gave us Shakespeare. She became sovereign after her half-sister Mary, daughter of Katherine of Aragon, and the second of many female UK sovereigns thru QE2. Terrific mirrors and nicely frosted devices makes fingering any imperfections tough; albeit likely not to have distinguished itself sufficiently above the other "69's". It's perfect in my book!
1977 Cayman Islands $25 Elizabeth I PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. QE1 was the daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn and had to wait her turn as other siblings took their turn ahead of her; but she lent her name to the Elizabethan age that gave us Shakespeare. She became sovereign after her half-sister Mary, daughter of Katherine of Aragon, and the second of many female UK sovereigns thru QE2. Terrific mirrors and nicely frosted devices makes fingering any imperfections tough; albeit likely not to have distinguished itself sufficiently above the other "69's". It's perfect in my book!
[RG-094]* 2012 Cook Islands $20 “Sleeping Bather” by Renoir PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This colorized tribute to the Masterpieces of Art shows Renoir’s “Sleeping Bather” rendered on an extra-large 3 ounce pure silver coin. There were 1,897 pieces struck to reflect the year this masterpiece, one of his most famous, was created by Renoir. * Number 94 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-094]* 2012 Cook Islands $20 “Sleeping Bather” by Renoir PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This colorized tribute to the Masterpieces of Art shows Renoir’s “Sleeping Bather” rendered on an extra-large 3 ounce pure silver coin. There were 1,897 pieces struck to reflect the year this masterpiece, one of his most famous, was created by Renoir. * Number 94 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-094]* 2012 Cook Islands $20 “Sleeping Bather” by Renoir PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This colorized tribute to the Masterpieces of Art shows Renoir’s “Sleeping Bather” rendered on an extra-large 3 ounce pure silver coin. There were 1,897 pieces struck to reflect the year this masterpiece, one of his most famous, was created by Renoir. * Number 94 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-094]* 2012 Cook Islands $20 “Sleeping Bather” by Renoir PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This colorized tribute to the Masterpieces of Art shows Renoir’s “Sleeping Bather” rendered on an extra-large 3 ounce pure silver coin. There were 1,897 pieces struck to reflect the year this masterpiece, one of his most famous, was created by Renoir. * Number 94 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-093]* 2001 Cook Islands $5 Marilyn Monroe PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This Sterling Silver tribute to a great star features a posed color portraiture inclusive of a real diamond earring mounted in the coin. The mintage of 1,926 reflects the year of her birth. Care should be taken to distinguish this coin from the $1 version which is silver-plated copper which one enterprising eBay vendor tried to sell me as “the real thing”. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson, baptized Norma Jeane Baker, to most of the world she was simply Marilyn. She was an American actress and model who graced the screen with her luminous beauty and is the epitome of the ‘blond bombshell’. Marilyn began her career as a model, which led to a film contract in 1946 offering her a number of minor appearances. Her career took off after her cover appearance on the first Playboy magazine in 1953 and by 1959, she had attained several leading roles and was being hailed by critics. In her relatively short career, she won both a BAFTA award (1957) and a Golden Globe award (1959). One of her most memorable performances was her sultry serenade of “Happy Birthday” to JFK in Madison Square Garden. Jackie (also in this Top 100 Women list) spent the day with their children at the Loudon Hunt Horse Show. * Number 93 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-093]* 2001 Cook Islands $5 Marilyn Monroe PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This Sterling Silver tribute to a great star features a posed color portraiture inclusive of a real diamond earring mounted in the coin. The mintage of 1,926 reflects the year of her birth. Care should be taken to distinguish this coin from the $1 version which is silver-plated copper which one enterprising eBay vendor tried to sell me as “the real thing”. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson, baptized Norma Jeane Baker, to most of the world she was simply Marilyn. She was an American actress and model who graced the screen with her luminous beauty and is the epitome of the ‘blond bombshell’. Marilyn began her career as a model, which led to a film contract in 1946 offering her a number of minor appearances. Her career took off after her cover appearance on the first Playboy magazine in 1953 and by 1959, she had attained several leading roles and was being hailed by critics. In her relatively short career, she won both a BAFTA award (1957) and a Golden Globe award (1959). One of her most memorable performances was her sultry serenade of “Happy Birthday” to JFK in Madison Square Garden. Jackie (also in this Top 100 Women list) spent the day with their children at the Loudon Hunt Horse Show. * Number 93 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-093]* 2001 Cook Islands $5 Marilyn Monroe PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This Sterling Silver tribute to a great star features a posed color portraiture inclusive of a real diamond earring mounted in the coin. The mintage of 1,926 reflects the year of her birth. Care should be taken to distinguish this coin from the $1 version which is silver-plated copper which one enterprising eBay vendor tried to sell me as “the real thing”. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson, baptized Norma Jeane Baker, to most of the world she was simply Marilyn. She was an American actress and model who graced the screen with her luminous beauty and is the epitome of the ‘blond bombshell’. Marilyn began her career as a model, which led to a film contract in 1946 offering her a number of minor appearances. Her career took off after her cover appearance on the first Playboy magazine in 1953 and by 1959, she had attained several leading roles and was being hailed by critics. In her relatively short career, she won both a BAFTA award (1957) and a Golden Globe award (1959). One of her most memorable performances was her sultry serenade of “Happy Birthday” to JFK in Madison Square Garden. Jackie (also in this Top 100 Women list) spent the day with their children at the Loudon Hunt Horse Show. * Number 93 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
2016 Cook Islands $2 Demeter PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. One of the “Gods and Goddesses of Olympus” coins from this South Seas island rendered flawlessly in proof antiqued silver. This gem joins the 2017 Vesta (Hestia) in the top 100 list. This hefty two-ounce pure silver beauty comes to life in this impressive high-relief format. The design is very busy with foliage and grapes and flowers in the hair and even a chicken or two. Goddess of the harvest, Demeter with a scythe in hand also presided over sacred laws and the cycle of life and death. Ceres was her Roman counterpart. Only a couple modern choices are available for this slot, and this one has a modest mintage of just 1,000 pieces. This one is a cross-over.
2016 Cook Islands $2 Demeter PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. One of the “Gods and Goddesses of Olympus” coins from this South Seas island rendered flawlessly in proof antiqued silver. This gem joins the 2017 Vesta (Hestia) in the top 100 list. This hefty two-ounce pure silver beauty comes to life in this impressive high-relief format. The design is very busy with foliage and grapes and flowers in the hair and even a chicken or two. Goddess of the harvest, Demeter with a scythe in hand also presided over sacred laws and the cycle of life and death. Ceres was her Roman counterpart. Only a couple modern choices are available for this slot, and this one has a modest mintage of just 1,000 pieces. This one is a cross-over.
2016 Cook Islands $2 Demeter PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. One of the “Gods and Goddesses of Olympus” coins from this South Seas island rendered flawlessly in proof antiqued silver. This gem joins the 2017 Vesta (Hestia) in the top 100 list. This hefty two-ounce pure silver beauty comes to life in this impressive high-relief format. The design is very busy with foliage and grapes and flowers in the hair and even a chicken or two. Goddess of the harvest, Demeter with a scythe in hand also presided over sacred laws and the cycle of life and death. Ceres was her Roman counterpart. Only a couple modern choices are available for this slot, and this one has a modest mintage of just 1,000 pieces. This one is a cross-over.
2017 Cook Islands $2 Hestia Antiqued High Relief MS69 { PCGS-5 }. This modern issue with modest mintage of 1,000 provides an alternative to the "optional ancients" previously required for this slot. Hestia (Greek) is the virgin goddess of the hearth, the right ordering of domesticity, the family, the home, and the state. In Greek mythology, she is the firstborn child of the Titans Cronus and Rhea. Vesta is her Roman counterpart. This artistic design is done in 2 Troy ounces of pure high relief antiqued silver. This is currently considered "optional" for this set, is not easy to find, and may be the only modern option for this slot.
2017 Cook Islands $2 Hestia Antiqued High Relief MS69 { PCGS-5 }. This modern issue with modest mintage of 1,000 provides an alternative to the "optional ancients" previously required for this slot. Hestia (Greek) is the virgin goddess of the hearth, the right ordering of domesticity, the family, the home, and the state. In Greek mythology, she is the firstborn child of the Titans Cronus and Rhea. Vesta is her Roman counterpart. This artistic design is done in 2 Troy ounces of pure high relief antiqued silver. This is currently considered "optional" for this set, is not easy to find, and may be the only modern option for this slot.
2017 Cook Islands $2 Hestia Antiqued High Relief MS69 { PCGS-5 }. This modern issue with modest mintage of 1,000 provides an alternative to the "optional ancients" previously required for this slot. Hestia (Greek) is the virgin goddess of the hearth, the right ordering of domesticity, the family, the home, and the state. In Greek mythology, she is the firstborn child of the Titans Cronus and Rhea. Vesta is her Roman counterpart. This artistic design is done in 2 Troy ounces of pure high relief antiqued silver. This is currently considered "optional" for this set, is not easy to find, and may be the only modern option for this slot.
2009 Cook Islands $5 La Pieta PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Michelangelo's marble masterpiece of Mary holding her son after he is taken down from the cross.
2009 Cook Islands $5 La Pieta PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Michelangelo's marble masterpiece of Mary holding her son after he is taken down from the cross.
2009 Cook Islands $5 La Pieta PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Michelangelo's marble masterpiece of Mary holding her son after he is taken down from the cross.
2021 Cook Islands $2 Old Glory Betsy Ross MS70 { PCGS-5 }. From the series honoring George Washington, this coin depicts the presentation of Old Glory to the General in 1776 by Betsy Ross. Initially the stars were to have been six-pointed stars! Who knew? This matte surface strike features a vivid full color image of the event 245 years earlier. Just 5,000 pieces were struck to remember this occasion rendered in one-half ounce of 99.9% silver.
2021 Cook Islands $2 Old Glory Betsy Ross MS70 { PCGS-5 }. From the series honoring George Washington, this coin depicts the presentation of Old Glory to the General in 1776 by Betsy Ross. Initially the stars were to have been six-pointed stars! Who knew? This matte surface strike features a vivid full color image of the event 245 years earlier. Just 5,000 pieces were struck to remember this occasion rendered in one-half ounce of 99.9% silver.
2021 Cook Islands $2 Old Glory Betsy Ross MS70 { PCGS-5 }. From the series honoring George Washington, this coin depicts the presentation of Old Glory to the General in 1776 by Betsy Ross. Initially the stars were to have been six-pointed stars! Who knew? This matte surface strike features a vivid full color image of the event 245 years earlier. Just 5,000 pieces were struck to remember this occasion rendered in one-half ounce of 99.9% silver.
2023 Cook Islands $5 Arethusa SP70 { PCGS-5 }. In Greek mythology, Arethusa was a nymph who fled from her home in Arcadia beneath the sea and came up as a freshwater fountain on the island of Ortygi in Syracuse, Sicily. Her image is common among ancient coins, showing her often surrounded by dolphins. She has a connection to both Demeter and Persephone in the top 100 coins, being the one who revealed to Demeter that her lost daughter Persephone was now queen of Hades. This antiqued silver high-relief gem appears as many of those ancient coins with only Arethusa’s profile looking left and joined by two dolphins around the rim. This coin’s simple design is made more beautiful by its decluttered nature. It has a satin finish that gives it that timeless appeal. "CI" appears, signifying Coin Investment Trust, a Liechtenstein based mint using "Smartminting©" which allows coins to be produced in high relief without additional metal and effectively increasing the surface area of the coin. The coin is made to look like its counterparts from antiquity with a hammered look of an uneven rim. There are just 1,500 of these silver beauties and once they're snatched up they won't be likely to reappear anytime soon.
2023 Cook Islands $5 Arethusa SP70 { PCGS-5 }. In Greek mythology, Arethusa was a nymph who fled from her home in Arcadia beneath the sea and came up as a freshwater fountain on the island of Ortygi in Syracuse, Sicily. Her image is common among ancient coins, showing her often surrounded by dolphins. She has a connection to both Demeter and Persephone in the top 100 coins, being the one who revealed to Demeter that her lost daughter Persephone was now queen of Hades. This antiqued silver high-relief gem appears as many of those ancient coins with only Arethusa’s profile looking left and joined by two dolphins around the rim. This coin’s simple design is made more beautiful by its decluttered nature. It has a satin finish that gives it that timeless appeal. "CI" appears, signifying Coin Investment Trust, a Liechtenstein based mint using "Smartminting©" which allows coins to be produced in high relief without additional metal and effectively increasing the surface area of the coin. The coin is made to look like its counterparts from antiquity with a hammered look of an uneven rim. There are just 1,500 of these silver beauties and once they're snatched up they won't be likely to reappear anytime soon.
2023 Cook Islands $5 Arethusa SP70 { PCGS-5 }. In Greek mythology, Arethusa was a nymph who fled from her home in Arcadia beneath the sea and came up as a freshwater fountain on the island of Ortygi in Syracuse, Sicily. Her image is common among ancient coins, showing her often surrounded by dolphins. She has a connection to both Demeter and Persephone in the top 100 coins, being the one who revealed to Demeter that her lost daughter Persephone was now queen of Hades. This antiqued silver high-relief gem appears as many of those ancient coins with only Arethusa’s profile looking left and joined by two dolphins around the rim. This coin’s simple design is made more beautiful by its decluttered nature. It has a satin finish that gives it that timeless appeal. "CI" appears, signifying Coin Investment Trust, a Liechtenstein based mint using "Smartminting©" which allows coins to be produced in high relief without additional metal and effectively increasing the surface area of the coin. The coin is made to look like its counterparts from antiquity with a hammered look of an uneven rim. There are just 1,500 of these silver beauties and once they're snatched up they won't be likely to reappear anytime soon.
2023 Cook Islands $5 Arethusa SP70 { PCGS-5 }. In Greek mythology, Arethusa was a nymph who fled from her home in Arcadia beneath the sea and came up as a freshwater fountain on the island of Ortygi in Syracuse, Sicily. Her image is common among ancient coins, showing her often surrounded by dolphins. She has a connection to both Demeter and Persephone in the top 100 coins, being the one who revealed to Demeter that her lost daughter Persephone was now queen of Hades. This antiqued silver high-relief gem appears as many of those ancient coins with only Arethusa’s profile looking left and joined by two dolphins around the rim. This coin’s simple design is made more beautiful by its decluttered nature. It has a satin finish that gives it that timeless appeal. "CI" appears, signifying Coin Investment Trust, a Liechtenstein based mint using "Smartminting©" which allows coins to be produced in high relief without additional metal and effectively increasing the surface area of the coin. The coin is made to look like its counterparts from antiquity with a hammered look of an uneven rim. There are just 1,500 of these silver beauties and once they're snatched up they won't be likely to reappear anytime soon.
2023 Cook Islands $5 Arethusa SP70 { PCGS-5 }. In Greek mythology, Arethusa was a nymph who fled from her home in Arcadia beneath the sea and came up as a freshwater fountain on the island of Ortygi in Syracuse, Sicily. Her image is common among ancient coins, showing her often surrounded by dolphins. She has a connection to both Demeter and Persephone in the top 100 coins, being the one who revealed to Demeter that her lost daughter Persephone was now queen of Hades. This antiqued silver high-relief gem appears as many of those ancient coins with only Arethusa’s profile looking left and joined by two dolphins around the rim. This coin’s simple design is made more beautiful by its decluttered nature. It has a satin finish that gives it that timeless appeal. "CI" appears, signifying Coin Investment Trust, a Liechtenstein based mint using "Smartminting©" which allows coins to be produced in high relief without additional metal and effectively increasing the surface area of the coin. The coin is made to look like its counterparts from antiquity with a hammered look of an uneven rim. There are just 1,500 of these silver beauties and once they're snatched up they won't be likely to reappear anytime soon.
2023 Cook Islands $5 Arethusa SP70 { PCGS-5 }. In Greek mythology, Arethusa was a nymph who fled from her home in Arcadia beneath the sea and came up as a freshwater fountain on the island of Ortygi in Syracuse, Sicily. Her image is common among ancient coins, showing her often surrounded by dolphins. She has a connection to both Demeter and Persephone in the top 100 coins, being the one who revealed to Demeter that her lost daughter Persephone was now queen of Hades. This antiqued silver high-relief gem appears as many of those ancient coins with only Arethusa’s profile looking left and joined by two dolphins around the rim. This coin’s simple design is made more beautiful by its decluttered nature. It has a satin finish that gives it that timeless appeal. "CI" appears, signifying Coin Investment Trust, a Liechtenstein based mint using "Smartminting©" which allows coins to be produced in high relief without additional metal and effectively increasing the surface area of the coin. The coin is made to look like its counterparts from antiquity with a hammered look of an uneven rim. There are just 1,500 of these silver beauties and once they're snatched up they won't be likely to reappear anytime soon.
2023 Cook Islands $5 Arethusa SP70 { PCGS-5 }. In Greek mythology, Arethusa was a nymph who fled from her home in Arcadia beneath the sea and came up as a freshwater fountain on the island of Ortygi in Syracuse, Sicily. Attractive but diminutive tribute to this popular water nymph from Greek and Roman mythology. This coin appears a replica from ancient issues that placed her image in a field surrounded by dolphins. Perhaps a tale of unrequited love, she chose to remain chaste in service to Artimus, and was forced into hiding. Her watery journey beneath the earth took her to see Persephone (Proserpina) wed to the lord of the underworld Hades (Pluto), which she would later report to Demeter (Ceres), concerned for her missing daughter. Legend has it she remains in hiding as the Fountain of Arethusa in Syracuse. Mintage is 5,000. “CI” is the mint mark for Coin Invest Trust, a Liechtenstein based mint using Smartminting© technology to produce high relief coins requiring no additional metal, effectively maximizing the surface area of the coin.
2023 Cook Islands $5 Arethusa SP70 { PCGS-5 }. In Greek mythology, Arethusa was a nymph who fled from her home in Arcadia beneath the sea and came up as a freshwater fountain on the island of Ortygi in Syracuse, Sicily. Attractive but diminutive tribute to this popular water nymph from Greek and Roman mythology. This coin appears a replica from ancient issues that placed her image in a field surrounded by dolphins. Perhaps a tale of unrequited love, she chose to remain chaste in service to Artimus, and was forced into hiding. Her watery journey beneath the earth took her to see Persephone (Proserpina) wed to the lord of the underworld Hades (Pluto), which she would later report to Demeter (Ceres), concerned for her missing daughter. Legend has it she remains in hiding as the Fountain of Arethusa in Syracuse. Mintage is 5,000. “CI” is the mint mark for Coin Invest Trust, a Liechtenstein based mint using Smartminting© technology to produce high relief coins requiring no additional metal, effectively maximizing the surface area of the coin.
2023 Cook Islands $5 Arethusa SP70 { PCGS-5 }. In Greek mythology, Arethusa was a nymph who fled from her home in Arcadia beneath the sea and came up as a freshwater fountain on the island of Ortygi in Syracuse, Sicily. Attractive but diminutive tribute to this popular water nymph from Greek and Roman mythology. This coin appears a replica from ancient issues that placed her image in a field surrounded by dolphins. Perhaps a tale of unrequited love, she chose to remain chaste in service to Artimus, and was forced into hiding. Her watery journey beneath the earth took her to see Persephone (Proserpina) wed to the lord of the underworld Hades (Pluto), which she would later report to Demeter (Ceres), concerned for her missing daughter. Legend has it she remains in hiding as the Fountain of Arethusa in Syracuse. Mintage is 5,000. “CI” is the mint mark for Coin Invest Trust, a Liechtenstein based mint using Smartminting© technology to produce high relief coins requiring no additional metal, effectively maximizing the surface area of the coin.
2014 $20 Solomon Islands Pieta PR69DCAM { PCGS-5}. From its "Masterpieces of Art" Series this bi-metal Cook Island gem combines 3 ounces of pure (99.9%) silver adorned with 26 Swarovski Crystals surrounding a one-quarter troy ounce pure (99.9%) gold bar bearing an artistic silver relief of Michelangelo's Pieta in front of a Holy Cross denoting the birth of Christianity. It is hard to ignore the beauty of this piece.
2014 $20 Solomon Islands Pieta PR69DCAM { PCGS-5}. From its "Masterpieces of Art" Series this bi-metal Cook Island gem combines 3 ounces of pure (99.9%) silver adorned with 26 Swarovski Crystals surrounding a one-quarter troy ounce pure (99.9%) gold bar bearing an artistic silver relief of Michelangelo's Pieta in front of a Holy Cross denoting the birth of Christianity. It is hard to ignore the beauty of this piece.
2014 $20 Solomon Islands Pieta PR69DCAM { PCGS-5}. From its "Masterpieces of Art" Series this bi-metal Cook Island gem combines 3 ounces of pure (99.9%) silver adorned with 26 Swarovski Crystals surrounding a one-quarter troy ounce pure (99.9%) gold bar bearing an artistic silver relief of Michelangelo's Pieta in front of a Holy Cross denoting the birth of Christianity. It is hard to ignore the beauty of this piece.
[ RG-004 ]* 1984-FM Egypt ₤100 Cleopatra PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The Queen of Egypt appears with her signature Nekhbet vulture headdress in profile looking west towards Rome presenting a regal image against expansive open multiply-reflective fields in a design superbly rendered by The Franklin Mint. The classic F-over-M mintmark appears on the reverse above the letter “R” in "A.R.E" (Arab Republic of Egypt). Reigning during the time before Christ in the age of Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, Cleopatra is the subject of this second-year type issue with a much lower mintage of just 2,121 pieces, compared to the 16,000 for Nefertiti in the previous inaugural year. This ½-ounce golden gem perfectly captures the stoic image of Cleopatra that we all share and who seemed quite adept at playing "The Game of Thrones". The wings of her vulture headpiece drape down either side protecting the pharaoh. On the reverse the elegant design features the date and denomination in stylized Latin and Arabic text. She became the archetype for antiquity for the femme fatale. This Top-Pop (1/0) gem has flawless mirrors with pooled reflectivity that dazzles the eye and perfectly frosted devices and was graded as perfect by both NGC and PCGS. This is one of 8 non-USA coins I acquired for this set pre-graded in a PCGS holder. * Number 4 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins” shows the smaller 1993 ₤50 which is based on this coin from the previous decade.
[ RG-004 ]* 1984-FM Egypt ₤100 Cleopatra PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The Queen of Egypt appears with her signature Nekhbet vulture headdress in profile looking west towards Rome presenting a regal image against expansive open multiply-reflective fields in a design superbly rendered by The Franklin Mint. The classic F-over-M mintmark appears on the reverse above the letter “R” in "A.R.E" (Arab Republic of Egypt). Reigning during the time before Christ in the age of Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, Cleopatra is the subject of this second-year type issue with a much lower mintage of just 2,121 pieces, compared to the 16,000 for Nefertiti in the previous inaugural year. This ½-ounce golden gem perfectly captures the stoic image of Cleopatra that we all share and who seemed quite adept at playing "The Game of Thrones". The wings of her vulture headpiece drape down either side protecting the pharaoh. On the reverse the elegant design features the date and denomination in stylized Latin and Arabic text. She became the archetype for antiquity for the femme fatale. This Top-Pop (1/0) gem has flawless mirrors with pooled reflectivity that dazzles the eye and perfectly frosted devices and was graded as perfect by both NGC and PCGS. This is one of 8 non-USA coins I acquired for this set pre-graded in a PCGS holder. * Number 4 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins” shows the smaller 1993 ₤50 which is based on this coin from the previous decade.
[ RG-004 ]* 1984-FM Egypt ₤100 Cleopatra PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The Queen of Egypt appears with her signature Nekhbet vulture headdress in profile looking west towards Rome presenting a regal image against expansive open multiply-reflective fields in a design superbly rendered by The Franklin Mint. The classic F-over-M mintmark appears on the reverse above the letter “R” in "A.R.E" (Arab Republic of Egypt). Reigning during the time before Christ in the age of Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, Cleopatra is the subject of this second-year type issue with a much lower mintage of just 2,121 pieces, compared to the 16,000 for Nefertiti in the previous inaugural year. This ½-ounce golden gem perfectly captures the stoic image of Cleopatra that we all share and who seemed quite adept at playing "The Game of Thrones". The wings of her vulture headpiece drape down either side protecting the pharaoh. On the reverse the elegant design features the date and denomination in stylized Latin and Arabic text. She became the archetype for antiquity for the femme fatale. This Top-Pop (1/0) gem has flawless mirrors with pooled reflectivity that dazzles the eye and perfectly frosted devices and was graded as perfect by both NGC and PCGS. This is one of 8 non-USA coins I acquired for this set pre-graded in a PCGS holder. * Number 4 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins” shows the smaller 1993 ₤50 which is based on this coin from the previous decade.
1979 Egypt 5 Qirsh MS63 { PCGS-5 }. Featuring a sitting woman breast-feeding a child, this copper-nickel coin commemorates the Year of the Child.
1979 Egypt 5 Qirsh MS63 { PCGS-5 }. Featuring a sitting woman breast-feeding a child, this copper-nickel coin commemorates the Year of the Child.
1979 Egypt 5 Qirsh MS63 { PCGS-5 }. Featuring a sitting woman breast-feeding a child, this copper-nickel coin commemorates the Year of the Child.
1979 Egypt 5 Qirsh MS63 { PCGS-5 }. Featuring a sitting woman breast-feeding a child, this copper-nickel coin commemorates the Year of the Child.
1979 Egypt 5 Qirsh MS63 { PCGS-5 }. Featuring a sitting woman breast-feeding a child, this copper-nickel coin commemorates the Year of the Child.
1979 Egypt ₤1 PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This 72% fine silver coin features a sitting woman breast-feeding a child, and commemorates the Year of the Child. The fields offer smooth flashy tone-free mirrored surfaces to offset the well-struck heavily cameo devices. Coins from other countries also pay tribute to the Year of the Child, including one from Turkey that also satisfies this slot. This proof specimen is a Top-Pop 1/0 gem with outstanding eye appeal. Just 2,500 proof pieces were struck. Multiply reflective mirrors are evidenced, especially on the reverse photo, of the rim reflected in the pristine surrounding field.
1979 Egypt ₤1 PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This 72% fine silver coin features a sitting woman breast-feeding a child, and commemorates the Year of the Child. The fields offer smooth flashy tone-free mirrored surfaces to offset the well-struck heavily cameo devices. Coins from other countries also pay tribute to the Year of the Child, including one from Turkey that also satisfies this slot. This proof specimen is a Top-Pop 1/0 gem with outstanding eye appeal. Just 2,500 proof pieces were struck. Multiply reflective mirrors are evidenced, especially on the reverse photo, of the rim reflected in the pristine surrounding field.
[ RG-004 ]* 1983 Egypt C Cleopatra PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The Queen of Egypt appears with her signature Nekhbet vulture headdress in profile presenting a regal image against expansive open fields in a design originally created in 1984 The Franklin Mint. Reigning during the time before Christ in the age of Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, Both silver and gold (£50) coins were struck, minting 10,000 of this silver beauty. Still, this ¾-ounce pure silver gem perfectly captures the image of Cleopatra that we all share. The wings of the vulture drape down either side protecting the pharaoh. On the reverse the elegant design features the date and denomination in stylized Latin and Arabic text. This image is quite striking two-millennium later, in retrospect its somewhat unsettling pondering the coolness of sporting a dead bird carcass on your head. I’m just saying… * Number 4 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins” shows the smaller 1993 ₤50.
[ RG-004 ]* 1983 Egypt C Cleopatra PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The Queen of Egypt appears with her signature Nekhbet vulture headdress in profile presenting a regal image against expansive open fields in a design originally created in 1984 The Franklin Mint. Reigning during the time before Christ in the age of Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, Both silver and gold (£50) coins were struck, minting 10,000 of this silver beauty. Still, this ¾-ounce pure silver gem perfectly captures the image of Cleopatra that we all share. The wings of the vulture drape down either side protecting the pharaoh. On the reverse the elegant design features the date and denomination in stylized Latin and Arabic text. This image is quite striking two-millennium later, in retrospect its somewhat unsettling pondering the coolness of sporting a dead bird carcass on your head. I’m just saying… * Number 4 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins” shows the smaller 1993 ₤50.
[ RG-004 ]* 1983 Egypt C Cleopatra PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The Queen of Egypt appears with her signature Nekhbet vulture headdress in profile presenting a regal image against expansive open fields in a design originally created in 1984 The Franklin Mint. Reigning during the time before Christ in the age of Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, Both silver and gold (£50) coins were struck, minting 10,000 of this silver beauty. Still, this ¾-ounce pure silver gem perfectly captures the image of Cleopatra that we all share. The wings of the vulture drape down either side protecting the pharaoh. On the reverse the elegant design features the date and denomination in stylized Latin and Arabic text. This image is quite striking two-millennium later, in retrospect its somewhat unsettling pondering the coolness of sporting a dead bird carcass on your head. I’m just saying… * Number 4 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins” shows the smaller 1993 ₤50.
1994 Egypt £5 Queen Hatshepsut Mask PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Brilliant fields offset the highly frosted mask. This queen was the second to become Pharaoh and rule all of Egypt. (Cleopatra came much later). Some consider her the first great woman in history, with impeccable credentials for becoming pharaoh. Her father, step-brother/husband and step-son were all pharaohs when she became coregent for her 2 1/2 year old step-son. She reigned longer than any native Egyptian woman undertaking ambitious building and trade promotion.
1994 Egypt £5 Queen Hatshepsut Mask PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Brilliant fields offset the highly frosted mask. This queen was the second to become Pharaoh and rule all of Egypt. (Cleopatra came much later). Some consider her the first great woman in history, with impeccable credentials for becoming pharaoh. Her father, step-brother/husband and step-son were all pharaohs when she became coregent for her 2 1/2 year old step-son. She reigned longer than any native Egyptian woman undertaking ambitious building and trade promotion.
1994 Egypt £5 Queen Hatshepsut Mask PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Brilliant fields offset the highly frosted mask. This queen was the second to become Pharaoh and rule all of Egypt. (Cleopatra came much later). Some consider her the first great woman in history, with impeccable credentials for becoming pharaoh. Her father, step-brother/husband and step-son were all pharaohs when she became coregent for her 2 1/2 year old step-son. She reigned longer than any native Egyptian woman undertaking ambitious building and trade promotion.
1979 Egypt ₤1 PR68DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This 72% fine silver coin features a sitting woman breast-feeding a child, and commemorates the Year of the Child. The fields offer smooth mirrored surfaces to offset the well-struck cameo devices. Autumn toning near the rim on the reverse enhances eye appeal. On the obverse the blackened areas near the rim are actually an optical artifact due to the curvature near the rim and are equivalent to the black fields from its highly reflective mirrors. In hand the coin appears all brilliant silver. Coins from other countries also pay tribute to the Year of the Child, including one from Turkey that also satisfies this slot. This proof specimen is one of the flashier ones to be found. Just 2,500 pieces were struck in proof, and it's deep cameo to boot! The label and the PCGS# on the label both designate this coin as "DCAM"; however the PCGS data base has the PCGS# assigned for "CAM".
1979 Egypt ₤1 PR68DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This 72% fine silver coin features a sitting woman breast-feeding a child, and commemorates the Year of the Child. The fields offer smooth mirrored surfaces to offset the well-struck cameo devices. Autumn toning near the rim on the reverse enhances eye appeal. On the obverse the blackened areas near the rim are actually an optical artifact due to the curvature near the rim and are equivalent to the black fields from its highly reflective mirrors. In hand the coin appears all brilliant silver. Coins from other countries also pay tribute to the Year of the Child, including one from Turkey that also satisfies this slot. This proof specimen is one of the flashier ones to be found. Just 2,500 pieces were struck in proof, and it's deep cameo to boot! The label and the PCGS# on the label both designate this coin as "DCAM"; however the PCGS data base has the PCGS# assigned for "CAM".
1979 Egypt ₤1 PR68DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This 72% fine silver coin features a sitting woman breast-feeding a child, and commemorates the Year of the Child. The fields offer smooth mirrored surfaces to offset the well-struck cameo devices. Autumn toning near the rim on the reverse enhances eye appeal. On the obverse the blackened areas near the rim are actually an optical artifact due to the curvature near the rim and are equivalent to the black fields from its highly reflective mirrors. In hand the coin appears all brilliant silver. Coins from other countries also pay tribute to the Year of the Child, including one from Turkey that also satisfies this slot. This proof specimen is one of the flashier ones to be found. Just 2,500 pieces were struck in proof, and it's deep cameo to boot! The label and the PCGS# on the label both designate this coin as "DCAM"; however the PCGS data base has the PCGS# assigned for "CAM".
2009 Fiji $2 Wedding Photo PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The Romanov Family was the last Russian Royal Family headed by Czar Nicholas II. This coin shows his wedding portrait with his wife Alexandra Feodorovna. As the empress consort, she bore him five children. They were killed after his regime fell in 1917. This colorized coin is augmented by deeply mirrored fields. Nice presentation with the reverse proof frosting to frame their portrait; and don't miss the perfect silhouette of QE2 on the front. Under 20,000 coins were minted of this portrait of the Last Russian Royal Family which is much more budget-friendly than the one suggested by Guth in his book from the early nineteenth century.
2009 Fiji $2 Wedding Photo PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The Romanov Family was the last Russian Royal Family headed by Czar Nicholas II. This coin shows his wedding portrait with his wife Alexandra Feodorovna. As the empress consort, she bore him five children. They were killed after his regime fell in 1917. This colorized coin is augmented by deeply mirrored fields. Nice presentation with the reverse proof frosting to frame their portrait; and don't miss the perfect silhouette of QE2 on the front. Under 20,000 coins were minted of this portrait of the Last Russian Royal Family which is much more budget-friendly than the one suggested by Guth in his book from the early nineteenth century.
2009 Fiji $2 Wedding Photo PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The Romanov Family was the last Russian Royal Family headed by Czar Nicholas II. This coin shows his wedding portrait with his wife Alexandra Feodorovna. As the empress consort, she bore him five children. They were killed after his regime fell in 1917. This colorized coin is augmented by deeply mirrored fields. Nice presentation with the reverse proof frosting to frame their portrait; and don't miss the perfect silhouette of QE2 on the front. Under 20,000 coins were minted of this portrait of the Last Russian Royal Family which is much more budget-friendly than the one suggested by Guth in his book from the early nineteenth century.
2009 Fiji $2 Church of All Saints PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This is the third coin of a trilogy issued by Fiji honoring the last Russian Royal Family. This Russian Orthodox church was built on the site where the last Russian Royal Family headed by Nicholas II were executed.
2009 Fiji $2 Church of All Saints PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This is the third coin of a trilogy issued by Fiji honoring the last Russian Royal Family. This Russian Orthodox church was built on the site where the last Russian Royal Family headed by Nicholas II were executed.
2009 Fiji $2 Church of All Saints PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This is the third coin of a trilogy issued by Fiji honoring the last Russian Royal Family. This Russian Orthodox church was built on the site where the last Russian Royal Family headed by Nicholas II were executed.
2016 France €10 Verdun the Sacred Way PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. During the devastation of WWI women on the home front supported men in the trenches through a pen-pal campaign that helped keep spirits high. The ranks of these letter-writers swelled with women of all ages: from young girls to grandmothers. The term "Les Marraines de Guerre" was first used in WWI attributed to those volunteers providing succour to soldiers, often in the form of letters and gifts. Translated roughly as "War Godmother" their ranks engulfed France. Here a young women writes a letter of encouragement to a veteran of Verdun. This flawless gem has shimmering surfaces and is one of those coins that one knows at a glance that the gem will grade perfect; as did its two siblings that I submitted to PCGS.
2016 France €10 Verdun the Sacred Way PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. During the devastation of WWI women on the home front supported men in the trenches through a pen-pal campaign that helped keep spirits high. The ranks of these letter-writers swelled with women of all ages: from young girls to grandmothers. The term "Les Marraines de Guerre" was first used in WWI attributed to those volunteers providing succour to soldiers, often in the form of letters and gifts. Translated roughly as "War Godmother" their ranks engulfed France. Here a young women writes a letter of encouragement to a veteran of Verdun. This flawless gem has shimmering surfaces and is one of those coins that one knows at a glance that the gem will grade perfect; as did its two siblings that I submitted to PCGS.
2016 France €10 Verdun the Sacred Way PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. During the devastation of WWI women on the home front supported men in the trenches through a pen-pal campaign that helped keep spirits high. The ranks of these letter-writers swelled with women of all ages: from young girls to grandmothers. The term "Les Marraines de Guerre" was first used in WWI attributed to those volunteers providing succour to soldiers, often in the form of letters and gifts. Translated roughly as "War Godmother" their ranks engulfed France. Here a young women writes a letter of encouragement to a veteran of Verdun. This flawless gem has shimmering surfaces and is one of those coins that one knows at a glance that the gem will grade perfect; as did its two siblings that I submitted to PCGS.
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2010 France € 10 Mother Teresa PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of her birth, this coin shows Mother Teresa comforting a child and on the reverse standing next to Pope John Paul II. Gold toning on the rim gives this silver gem a suiting halo. And Mother-T gets her picture on both sides of this coin with a mintage of 7,894.
2010 France € 10 Mother Teresa PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of her birth, this coin shows Mother Teresa comforting a child and on the reverse standing next to Pope John Paul II. Gold toning on the rim gives this silver gem a suiting halo. And Mother-T gets her picture on both sides of this coin with a mintage of 7,894.
2010 France € 10 Mother Teresa PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of her birth, this coin shows Mother Teresa comforting a child and on the reverse standing next to Pope John Paul II. Gold toning on the rim gives this silver gem a suiting halo. And Mother-T gets her picture on both sides of this coin with a mintage of 7,894.
2020 Germany “5 Mk” Fantasy Issue Italia & Germania { FIRST STRIKE } MS70 { PCGS-4 }. This edition of “The Allegories” pairs Italia and Germania that personify their respective countries in the form of beautiful, sensual and strong women. Lady Italia has long curly hair. The two are standing side by side and Germania’s outstretched hand is on Italia’s shoulder symbolizing friendship between cultures. This one-ounce pure silver gem allows the highly polished devices of the ladies to stand-out against matted silver backgrounds. The bicephalous eagle is a Roman mythology symbol associated with Janus and having the heads look in opposite directions indicates looking to the future and to the past.
2020 Germany “5 Mk” Fantasy Issue Italia & Germania { FIRST STRIKE } MS70 { PCGS-4 }. This edition of “The Allegories” pairs Italia and Germania that personify their respective countries in the form of beautiful, sensual and strong women. Lady Italia has long curly hair. The two are standing side by side and Germania’s outstretched hand is on Italia’s shoulder symbolizing friendship between cultures. This one-ounce pure silver gem allows the highly polished devices of the ladies to stand-out against matted silver backgrounds. The bicephalous eagle is a Roman mythology symbol associated with Janus and having the heads look in opposite directions indicates looking to the future and to the past.
[RG-074]* 2001 Germany "100 DM" Good-bye German Currency Token MS66 { PCGS-5 }. Observing the end of the Deutsche Mark and commencement of the Euro in Germany, this token captures an image of a 100 DM banknote with Clara Schumann's image. * Number 74 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-051]* 1998-A Germany 10 Mark Saint Hildegard of Bingen PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Each of Germany’s five mints (“A” is the mint mark for Berlin) produced 200,000 proof silver specimens of this pre-Euro piece commemorating the “Sybil of the Rhine”. She was a German Benedictine abbess, writer, composer, philosopher, Christian mystic, visionary, and polymath of the High Middle Ages. And for good measure she was a saint! Originally part of a set with five coins from five different mints in Germany, this one from the capital has flawless fields and mirrors. * Number 51 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-051]* 1998-A Germany 10 Mark Saint Hildegard of Bingen PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Each of Germany’s five mints (“A” is the mint mark for Berlin) produced 200,000 proof silver specimens of this pre-Euro piece commemorating the “Sybil of the Rhine”. She was a German Benedictine abbess, writer, composer, philosopher, Christian mystic, visionary, and polymath of the High Middle Ages. And for good measure she was a saint! Originally part of a set with five coins from five different mints in Germany, this one from the capital has flawless fields and mirrors. * Number 51 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-051]* 1998-A Germany 10 Mark Saint Hildegard of Bingen PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Each of Germany’s five mints (“A” is the mint mark for Berlin) produced 200,000 proof silver specimens of this pre-Euro piece commemorating the “Sybil of the Rhine”. She was a German Benedictine abbess, writer, composer, philosopher, Christian mystic, visionary, and polymath of the High Middle Ages. And for good measure she was a saint! Originally part of a set with five coins from five different mints in Germany, this one from the capital has flawless fields and mirrors. * Number 51 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
2020 2 Cedis Ghana Cleopatra MS70 { PCGS-5 }. Interesting oversized colorized tribute to Cleopatra shaped around her forward-looking profile. Also interesting is the tribute to QE2 on the flipside who was the monarch of this former colony when they gained independence in 1957.
2020 2 Cedis Ghana Cleopatra MS70 { PCGS-5 }. Interesting oversized colorized tribute to Cleopatra shaped around her forward-looking profile. Also interesting is the tribute to QE2 on the flipside who was the monarch of this former colony when they gained independence in 1957.
2020 2 Cedis Ghana Cleopatra MS70 { PCGS-5 }. Interesting oversized colorized tribute to Cleopatra shaped around her forward-looking profile. Also interesting is the tribute to QE2 on the flipside who was the monarch of this former colony when they gained independence in 1957.
[RG-069]* 1996 Gibraltar 1/5 Crown Audrey Hepburn PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating a century of cinema this gem presents a facing bust of Audrey Hepburn, one of the highest ranked screen legends from the Golden Age of Hollywood. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her work abroad as a UNICEF ambassador. * Number 69 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-069]* 1996 Gibraltar 1/5 Crown Audrey Hepburn PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating a century of cinema this gem presents a facing bust of Audrey Hepburn, one of the highest ranked screen legends from the Golden Age of Hollywood. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her work abroad as a UNICEF ambassador. * Number 69 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-069]* 1996 Gibraltar 1/5 Crown Audrey Hepburn PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating a century of cinema this gem presents a facing bust of Audrey Hepburn, one of the highest ranked screen legends from the Golden Age of Hollywood. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her work abroad as a UNICEF ambassador. * Number 69 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-087]* 1996 Gibraltar Crown Ingrid Bergman MS67 { PCGS-5 }. From a series paying tribute to a century of cinema, this premium gem remembers the classic 1942 movie “Casablanca” with the memorable image of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman on a rainy tarmac in Lisbon the previous December, and though they will always have Paris, Sam never did play it again. Notice how the frosty devices against a black field frame the pair of lovers with the look of a black-and-white movie. Another UK First Day Cover bites the dust; and it is what it is for this copper-nickel classic. * Number 87 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-087]* 1996 Gibraltar Crown Ingrid Bergman MS67 { PCGS-5 }. From a series paying tribute to a century of cinema, this premium gem remembers the classic 1942 movie “Casablanca” with the memorable image of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman on a rainy tarmac in Lisbon the previous December, and though they will always have Paris, Sam never did play it again. Notice how the frosty devices against a black field frame the pair of lovers with the look of a black-and-white movie. Another UK First Day Cover bites the dust; and it is what it is for this copper-nickel classic. * Number 87 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-087]* 1996 Gibraltar Crown Ingrid Bergman MS67 { PCGS-5 }. From a series paying tribute to a century of cinema, this premium gem remembers the classic 1942 movie “Casablanca” with the memorable image of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman on a rainy tarmac in Lisbon the previous December, and though they will always have Paris, Sam never did play it again. Notice how the frosty devices against a black field frame the pair of lovers with the look of a black-and-white movie. Another UK First Day Cover bites the dust; and it is what it is for this copper-nickel classic. * Number 87 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-087]* 1996 Gibraltar Crown Ingrid Bergman MS67 { PCGS-5 }. From a series paying tribute to a century of cinema, this premium gem remembers the classic 1942 movie “Casablanca” with the memorable image of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman on a rainy tarmac in Lisbon the previous December, and though they will always have Paris, Sam never did play it again. Notice how the frosty devices against a black field frame the pair of lovers with the look of a black-and-white movie. Another UK First Day Cover bites the dust; and it is what it is for this copper-nickel classic. * Number 87 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-087]* 1996 Gibraltar Crown Ingrid Bergman MS67 { PCGS-5 }. From a series paying tribute to a century of cinema, this premium gem remembers the classic 1942 movie “Casablanca” with the memorable image of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman on a rainy tarmac in Lisbon the previous December, and though they will always have Paris, Sam never did play it again. Notice how the frosty devices against a black field frame the pair of lovers with the look of a black-and-white movie. Another UK First Day Cover bites the dust; and it is what it is for this copper-nickel classic. * Number 87 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-029]* 2001 Gibraltar Crown The Brontë Sisters MS67 { PCGS-5 }. Charlotte, Emily and Anne are honored on this Victorian Age tribute for a literate sibling trio that gave us such classics as “Jane Eyre”, “Wuthering Heights” and “The Tenant of Windfell Hall”. The Brontë Sisters originally published their poems and novels under male pseudonyms: Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell in order to find success in a male-dominated publishing world of the nineteenth century. Another First Day Cover from the UK bit the dust to offer up this modestly difficult to find commemorative. * Number 29 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-029]* 2001 Gibraltar Crown The Brontë Sisters MS67 { PCGS-5 }. Charlotte, Emily and Anne are honored on this Victorian Age tribute for a literate sibling trio that gave us such classics as “Jane Eyre”, “Wuthering Heights” and “The Tenant of Windfell Hall”. The Brontë Sisters originally published their poems and novels under male pseudonyms: Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell in order to find success in a male-dominated publishing world of the nineteenth century. Another First Day Cover from the UK bit the dust to offer up this modestly difficult to find commemorative. * Number 29 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-029]* 2001 Gibraltar Crown The Brontë Sisters MS67 { PCGS-5 }. Charlotte, Emily and Anne are honored on this Victorian Age tribute for a literate sibling trio that gave us such classics as “Jane Eyre”, “Wuthering Heights” and “The Tenant of Windfell Hall”. The Brontë Sisters originally published their poems and novels under male pseudonyms: Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell in order to find success in a male-dominated publishing world of the nineteenth century. Another First Day Cover from the UK bit the dust to offer up this modestly difficult to find commemorative. * Number 29 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-029]* 2001 Gibraltar Silver Crown The Brontë Sisters PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Charlotte, Emily and Anne are honored on this Victorian Age tribute for a literate sibling trio that gave us such classics as “Jane Eyre”, “Wuthering Heights” and “The Tenant of Windfell Hall”. The Brontë Sisters originally published their poems and novels under male pseudonyms: Currer, Ellis (C for Charolotte), and Acton Bell (A for Anne) in order to find success in a male-dominated publishing world of the nineteenth century. Normally found as a copper-nickel crown or part of a First-Day-Cover coin-stamp pair, this silver gem is the rarer proof edition. This gem appears to be perfect, except for a tiny discoloration in the field next to the "1" (of 1 Crown). Nice mirrors and frosted devices are all part of this sharp looking coin. * Number 29 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-029]* 2001 Gibraltar Silver Crown The Brontë Sisters PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Charlotte, Emily and Anne are honored on this Victorian Age tribute for a literate sibling trio that gave us such classics as “Jane Eyre”, “Wuthering Heights” and “The Tenant of Windfell Hall”. The Brontë Sisters originally published their poems and novels under male pseudonyms: Currer, Ellis (C for Charolotte), and Acton Bell (A for Anne) in order to find success in a male-dominated publishing world of the nineteenth century. Normally found as a copper-nickel crown or part of a First-Day-Cover coin-stamp pair, this silver gem is the rarer proof edition. This gem appears to be perfect, except for a tiny discoloration in the field next to the "1" (of 1 Crown). Nice mirrors and frosted devices are all part of this sharp looking coin. * Number 29 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-029]* 2001 Gibraltar Silver Crown The Brontë Sisters PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Charlotte, Emily and Anne are honored on this Victorian Age tribute for a literate sibling trio that gave us such classics as “Jane Eyre”, “Wuthering Heights” and “The Tenant of Windfell Hall”. The Brontë Sisters originally published their poems and novels under male pseudonyms: Currer, Ellis (C for Charolotte), and Acton Bell (A for Anne) in order to find success in a male-dominated publishing world of the nineteenth century. Normally found as a copper-nickel crown or part of a First-Day-Cover coin-stamp pair, this silver gem is the rarer proof edition. This gem appears to be perfect, except for a tiny discoloration in the field next to the "1" (of 1 Crown). Nice mirrors and frosted devices are all part of this sharp looking coin. * Number 29 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-025]* 2004 Great Britain Entente Cordiale Silver £5 PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Mintage: 11,295. Commemorating the centennial of the improved relations between Great Britain and France, this coin personifies the female alter-egos of both nations on a striking all-silver highly frosted flawless proof gem. This multiply-mirrored beauty crossed at grade from NGC. Both countries issued their version of this coin in gold and silver. Each country placed their alter-ego on top. * Number 25 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-025]* 2004 Great Britain Entente Cordiale Silver £5 PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Mintage: 11,295. Commemorating the centennial of the improved relations between Great Britain and France, this coin personifies the female alter-egos of both nations on a striking all-silver highly frosted flawless proof gem. This multiply-mirrored beauty crossed at grade from NGC. Both countries issued their version of this coin in gold and silver. Each country placed their alter-ego on top. * Number 25 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-025]* 2004 Great Britain Entente Cordiale Silver £5 PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Mintage: 11,295. Commemorating the centennial of the improved relations between Great Britain and France, this coin personifies the female alter-egos of both nations on a striking all-silver highly frosted flawless proof gem. This multiply-mirrored beauty crossed at grade from NGC. Both countries issued their version of this coin in gold and silver. Each country placed their alter-ego on top. * Number 25 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
2019 United Kingdom ₤5 200th Anniversary Queen Victoria Piedfort Silver PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Documenting the advent of the industrial revolution and the reign that captured the imagination of the world to give us “The Victorian Age” this coin brings to mind the verse “Like a wheel within a wheel” as 10 gears intermesh to highlight the coming of age of the world. Queen Victoria looks left in the large gear at the top facing the denomination. Other gears note key moments from the steamship, penny farthing, locomotive engine, and telephone. This is the larger 2-ounce sterling silver Piedfort issue flawlessly depicting the many intermeshing gears with a total mintage of 1,500. On the obverse is QE2, the only monarch to surpass the length of Queen Victoria’s reign. In the UK Piedfort often signifies a double-width, double weight issue with special dies and highly polished planchet.
2019 United Kingdom ₤5 200th Anniversary Queen Victoria Piedfort Silver PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Documenting the advent of the industrial revolution and the reign that captured the imagination of the world to give us “The Victorian Age” this coin brings to mind the verse “Like a wheel within a wheel” as 10 gears intermesh to highlight the coming of age of the world. Queen Victoria looks left in the large gear at the top facing the denomination. Other gears note key moments from the steamship, penny farthing, locomotive engine, and telephone. This is the larger 2-ounce sterling silver Piedfort issue flawlessly depicting the many intermeshing gears with a total mintage of 1,500. On the obverse is QE2, the only monarch to surpass the length of Queen Victoria’s reign. In the UK Piedfort often signifies a double-width, double weight issue with special dies and highly polished planchet.
2019 United Kingdom ₤5 200th Anniversary Queen Victoria Piedfort Silver PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Documenting the advent of the industrial revolution and the reign that captured the imagination of the world to give us “The Victorian Age” this coin brings to mind the verse “Like a wheel within a wheel” as 10 gears intermesh to highlight the coming of age of the world. Queen Victoria looks left in the large gear at the top facing the denomination. Other gears note key moments from the steamship, penny farthing, locomotive engine, and telephone. This is the larger 2-ounce sterling silver Piedfort issue flawlessly depicting the many intermeshing gears with a total mintage of 1,500. On the obverse is QE2, the only monarch to surpass the length of Queen Victoria’s reign. In the UK Piedfort often signifies a double-width, double weight issue with special dies and highly polished planchet.
2019 United Kingdom ₤5 200th Anniversary Queen Victoria Piedfort Silver PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Documenting the advent of the industrial revolution and the reign that captured the imagination of the world to give us “The Victorian Age” this coin brings to mind the verse “Like a wheel within a wheel” as 10 gears intermesh to highlight the coming of age of the world. Queen Victoria looks left in the large gear at the top facing the denomination. Other gears note key moments from the steamship, penny farthing, locomotive engine, and telephone. This is the larger 2-ounce sterling silver Piedfort issue flawlessly depicting the many intermeshing gears with a total mintage of 1,500. On the obverse is QE2, the only monarch to surpass the length of Queen Victoria’s reign. In the UK Piedfort often signifies a double-width, double weight issue with special dies and highly polished planchet.
2020-W 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Gold ₤25 British PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. This British Mint beauty was issued in conjunction with the US equivalent remembering the 400th anniversary of the historic voyage of the Mayflower to the New World. This slot pays tribute to the British Queen who reigned from 1952 to 2022, the longest reigning monarch of the British Empire, and second longest ruling royal of all time (after Louis XIV who assumed the throne as a young boy). During her leadership span of 70 years and 214 days she met every US president from Truman to Biden, except LBJ (13 of 14 presidents). Blessed with a photographic memory she was on top of affairs of state, although she had no official authority, she met regularly with military, social and financial leaders. Her leadership in Europe and the world paved the way for other stateswomen to break the glass ceiling and take the ultimate leadership roles including Margaret Thatcher (slot 77), Golda Meir (Slot 65) and Angela Merkle. QE2 leaves behind a considerable numismatic heritage and this golden gem pays tribute to the unique bond the USA shares with the UK. This gem offers terrific gold luster and eye appeal. This is also the coin that brought me to this set as I looked for a registry set for it to call home.
2020-W 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Gold ₤25 British PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. This British Mint beauty was issued in conjunction with the US equivalent remembering the 400th anniversary of the historic voyage of the Mayflower to the New World. This slot pays tribute to the British Queen who reigned from 1952 to 2022, the longest reigning monarch of the British Empire, and second longest ruling royal of all time (after Louis XIV who assumed the throne as a young boy). During her leadership span of 70 years and 214 days she met every US president from Truman to Biden, except LBJ (13 of 14 presidents). Blessed with a photographic memory she was on top of affairs of state, although she had no official authority, she met regularly with military, social and financial leaders. Her leadership in Europe and the world paved the way for other stateswomen to break the glass ceiling and take the ultimate leadership roles including Margaret Thatcher (slot 77), Golda Meir (Slot 65) and Angela Merkle. QE2 leaves behind a considerable numismatic heritage and this golden gem pays tribute to the unique bond the USA shares with the UK. This gem offers terrific gold luster and eye appeal. This is also the coin that brought me to this set as I looked for a registry set for it to call home.
2020 Guernsey ₤5 Florence Nightingale PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This nearly one ounce sterling silver gem pays tribute to the "Angel of Light" Florence Nightingale commemorating the 200th anniversary of her birth. She came to fame as a nurse during the Crimean War wear her pioneering sanitary efforts helped save lives. The edition was limited to 995 pieces. Florence is honored on a variety of coins, almost certainly from the UK or its territories, and can be a challenge to acquire in top-pop condition. PCGS details for the coin cite copper-nickel as the metal, and there is a copper-nickel ₤5 variety that looks the same, but this one is not that one! Several copper-nickel and silver coins are included in the population for this PCGS#.
2020 Guernsey ₤5 Florence Nightingale PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This nearly one ounce sterling silver gem pays tribute to the "Angel of Light" Florence Nightingale commemorating the 200th anniversary of her birth. She came to fame as a nurse during the Crimean War wear her pioneering sanitary efforts helped save lives. The edition was limited to 995 pieces. Florence is honored on a variety of coins, almost certainly from the UK or its territories, and can be a challenge to acquire in top-pop condition. PCGS details for the coin cite copper-nickel as the metal, and there is a copper-nickel ₤5 variety that looks the same, but this one is not that one! Several copper-nickel and silver coins are included in the population for this PCGS#.
2020 Guernsey ₤10 Florence Nightingale PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This large 5-ounce silver behemoth with 24-Carat gold accents pays tribute to the "Angel of Light" Florence Nightingale commemorating the 200th anniversary of her birth. She came to fame as a nurse during the Crimean War wear her pioneering sanitary efforts helped save lives. The edition was limited to 250 pieces, and this one was 031.
2020 Guernsey ₤10 Florence Nightingale PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This large 5-ounce silver behemoth with 24-Carat gold accents pays tribute to the "Angel of Light" Florence Nightingale commemorating the 200th anniversary of her birth. She came to fame as a nurse during the Crimean War wear her pioneering sanitary efforts helped save lives. The edition was limited to 250 pieces, and this one was 031.
2020 Guernsey ₤10 Florence Nightingale PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This large 5-ounce silver behemoth with 24-Carat gold accents pays tribute to the "Angel of Light" Florence Nightingale commemorating the 200th anniversary of her birth. She came to fame as a nurse during the Crimean War wear her pioneering sanitary efforts helped save lives. The edition was limited to 250 pieces, and this one was 031.
[RG-089]* 1970-BP Hungary 50 Forint Strobl Monument MS68 { PCGS-5 }. The Liberation Monument in Budapest was designed and built by Strobyl to commemorate the 25th anniversary for liberation from the Nazis. The original design was for a woman holding a baby; but Soviet 'suggestion' was to swap the baby out for the frond. This 64% silver gem has heavy rainbow toning on both sides. This commemorative mintage was 20,000 for circulation strikes. Minted in Budapest (BP). This capital city combined its name from two smaller towns on either side of the Danube, Buda and Pest. In this same spirit, this statue provides a unifying message that seems to be lost in our divisive world. * Number 89 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-089]* 1970-BP Hungary 50 Forint Strobl Monument MS68 { PCGS-5 }. The Liberation Monument in Budapest was designed and built by Strobyl to commemorate the 25th anniversary for liberation from the Nazis. The original design was for a woman holding a baby; but Soviet 'suggestion' was to swap the baby out for the frond. This 64% silver gem has heavy rainbow toning on both sides. This commemorative mintage was 20,000 for circulation strikes. Minted in Budapest (BP). This capital city combined its name from two smaller towns on either side of the Danube, Buda and Pest. In this same spirit, this statue provides a unifying message that seems to be lost in our divisive world. * Number 89 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-089]* 1970-BP Hungary 50 Forint Strobl Monument MS68 { PCGS-5 }. The Liberation Monument in Budapest was designed and built by Strobyl to commemorate the 25th anniversary for liberation from the Nazis. The original design was for a woman holding a baby; but Soviet 'suggestion' was to swap the baby out for the frond. This 64% silver gem has heavy rainbow toning on both sides. This commemorative mintage was 20,000 for circulation strikes. Minted in Budapest (BP). This capital city combined its name from two smaller towns on either side of the Danube, Buda and Pest. In this same spirit, this statue provides a unifying message that seems to be lost in our divisive world. * Number 89 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-089]* 1970-BP Hungary 50 Forint Strobl Monument MS68 { PCGS-5 }. The Liberation Monument in Budapest was designed and built by Strobyl to commemorate the 25th anniversary for liberation from the Nazis. The original design was for a woman holding a baby; but Soviet 'suggestion' was to swap the baby out for the frond. This 64% silver gem has heavy rainbow toning on both sides. This commemorative mintage was 20,000 for circulation strikes. Minted in Budapest (BP). This capital city combined its name from two smaller towns on either side of the Danube, Buda and Pest. In this same spirit, this statue provides a unifying message that seems to be lost in our divisive world. This coin was taken from a mint set. * Number 89 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-089]* 1970-BP Hungary 50 Forint Strobl Monument MS68 { PCGS-5 }. The Liberation Monument in Budapest was designed and built by Strobyl to commemorate the 25th anniversary for liberation from the Nazis. The original design was for a woman holding a baby; but Soviet 'suggestion' was to swap the baby out for the frond. This 64% silver gem has heavy rainbow toning on both sides. This commemorative mintage was 20,000 for circulation strikes. Minted in Budapest (BP). This capital city combined its name from two smaller towns on either side of the Danube, Buda and Pest. In this same spirit, this statue provides a unifying message that seems to be lost in our divisive world. This coin was taken from a mint set. * Number 89 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-089]* 1970-BP Hungary 50 Forint Strobl Monument MS68 { PCGS-5 }. The Liberation Monument in Budapest was designed and built by Strobyl to commemorate the 25th anniversary for liberation from the Nazis. The original design was for a woman holding a baby; but Soviet 'suggestion' was to swap the baby out for the frond. This 64% silver gem has heavy rainbow toning on both sides. This commemorative mintage was 20,000 for circulation strikes. Minted in Budapest (BP). This capital city combined its name from two smaller towns on either side of the Danube, Buda and Pest. In this same spirit, this statue provides a unifying message that seems to be lost in our divisive world. This coin was taken from a mint set. * Number 89 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-071]* 2007 Hungary 5,000 Forint Birth of Saint Elizabeth MS70 { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 800th anniversary of Saint Elizabeth, this one-ounce silver coin was minted in Budapest (BP) with 4,000 pieces each in mint-state and proof. Elizabeth was married at 14, widowed at 20 and died at 24; as a widow she served the infirmed, built a hospital and became a symbol of Christian Charity and was canonized less than 5 years after her death. This coin shows Saint Elizabeth as the monarch on the obverse; and again feeding the poor on the reverse making it a "Two-fer" of sorts with the saint's image on each side. This perfect mint-state rendering offers shimmering frosted cartwheel fields giving Saint Elizabeth an ethereal nimbus. * Number 71 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-071]* 2007 Hungary 5,000 Forint Birth of Saint Elizabeth MS70 { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 800th anniversary of Saint Elizabeth, this one-ounce silver coin was minted in Budapest (BP) with 4,000 pieces each in mint-state and proof. Elizabeth was married at 14, widowed at 20 and died at 24; as a widow she served the infirmed, built a hospital and became a symbol of Christian Charity and was canonized less than 5 years after her death. This coin shows Saint Elizabeth as the monarch on the obverse; and again feeding the poor on the reverse making it a "Two-fer" of sorts with the saint's image on each side. This perfect mint-state rendering offers shimmering frosted cartwheel fields giving Saint Elizabeth an ethereal nimbus. * Number 71 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-071]* 2007 Hungary 5,000 Forint Birth of Saint Elizabeth MS70 { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 800th anniversary of Saint Elizabeth, this one-ounce silver coin was minted in Budapest (BP) with 4,000 pieces each in mint-state and proof. Elizabeth was married at 14, widowed at 20 and died at 24; as a widow she served the infirmed, built a hospital and became a symbol of Christian Charity and was canonized less than 5 years after her death. This coin shows Saint Elizabeth as the monarch on the obverse; and again feeding the poor on the reverse making it a "Two-fer" of sorts with the saint's image on each side. This perfect mint-state rendering offers shimmering frosted cartwheel fields giving Saint Elizabeth an ethereal nimbus. * Number 71 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-075]* nd(1985)-B India 50 Paise Indira Gandhi PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The life of Indira Gandhi spanned nearly 70 years, serving 11 of those as Prime Minister of India. Although she shared the famous name of Mahatma made famous for non-violent protest, they were not related. This copper-nickel gem is one of four coins made to pay tribute to Indira Gandhi following her assassination by her Seik bodyguards in 1984. This PQ gem example was a one-year issue. It has no date of issue and is minted in Bombay the year following her death. The mint for proofs is designated by the "B" mint-mark beneath the dash between the two dates distinguishing it from mint-state specimens that would have a dot and no mint mark there instead. This was part of a 4-coin proof set offered with the 50 Paise, 5 Rupee, 20 Rupee and 100 Rupee coins. This coin has terrific shimmering mirrored surfaces with mint-fresh luster offering wonderful eye appeal. This is one of 8 non-USA coins I acquired for this set pre-graded in a PCGS holder. This is one of 8 non-USA coins I acquired for this set pre-graded in a PCGS holder. * Number 75 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-075]* nd(1985)-B India 50 Paise Indira Gandhi PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The life of Indira Gandhi spanned nearly 70 years, serving 11 of those as Prime Minister of India. Although she shared the famous name of Mahatma made famous for non-violent protest, they were not related. This copper-nickel gem is one of four coins made to pay tribute to Indira Gandhi following her assassination by her Seik bodyguards in 1984. This PQ gem example was a one-year issue. It has no date of issue and is minted in Bombay the year following her death. The mint for proofs is designated by the "B" mint-mark beneath the dash between the two dates distinguishing it from mint-state specimens that would have a dot and no mint mark there instead. This was part of a 4-coin proof set offered with the 50 Paise, 5 Rupee, 20 Rupee and 100 Rupee coins. This coin has terrific shimmering mirrored surfaces with mint-fresh luster offering wonderful eye appeal. This is one of 8 non-USA coins I acquired for this set pre-graded in a PCGS holder. This is one of 8 non-USA coins I acquired for this set pre-graded in a PCGS holder. * Number 75 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-075]* nd(1985)-B India 50 Paise Indira Gandhi PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The life of Indira Gandhi spanned nearly 70 years, serving 11 of those as Prime Minister of India. Although she shared the famous name of Mahatma made famous for non-violent protest, they were not related. This copper-nickel gem is one of four coins made to pay tribute to Indira Gandhi following her assassination by her Seik bodyguards in 1984. This PQ gem example was a one-year issue. It has no date of issue and is minted in Bombay the year following her death. The mint for proofs is designated by the "B" mint-mark beneath the dash between the two dates distinguishing it from mint-state specimens that would have a dot and no mint mark there instead. This was part of a 4-coin proof set offered with the 50 Paise, 5 Rupee, 20 Rupee and 100 Rupee coins. This coin has terrific shimmering mirrored surfaces with mint-fresh luster offering wonderful eye appeal. This is one of 8 non-USA coins I acquired for this set pre-graded in a PCGS holder. This is one of 8 non-USA coins I acquired for this set pre-graded in a PCGS holder. * Number 75 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
nd(1985) India 5 Rupee Indira Gandhi MS64 { PCGS-5 }. One year 4-coin commemorative set for Indian leader assassinated the previous year by body-guard.
nd(1985) India 5 Rupee Indira Gandhi MS64 { PCGS-5 }. One year 4-coin commemorative set for Indian leader assassinated the previous year by body-guard.
nd(1985) India 5 Rupee Indira Gandhi MS64 { PCGS-5 }. One year 4-coin commemorative set for Indian leader assassinated the previous year by body-guard.
1985 India 5 Rupee Indira Gandhi MS65 { PCGS-5 }. This gem is the middle copper-nickel denomination of a 4-coin series paying tribute to Indira Gandhi following her assassination rendered in silver and shows nice mint luster. This one-year issue in 1985 was produced without a date. Although she shared the famous name of Mahatma made famous for non-violent protest, they were not related. She was assassinated by one of her guards. This coin offers clean fields and a nice strike with good eye appeal.
1985 India 5 Rupee Indira Gandhi MS65 { PCGS-5 }. This gem is the middle copper-nickel denomination of a 4-coin series paying tribute to Indira Gandhi following her assassination rendered in silver and shows nice mint luster. This one-year issue in 1985 was produced without a date. Although she shared the famous name of Mahatma made famous for non-violent protest, they were not related. She was assassinated by one of her guards. This coin offers clean fields and a nice strike with good eye appeal.
1985 India 5 Rupee Indira Gandhi MS65 { PCGS-5 }. This gem is the middle copper-nickel denomination of a 4-coin series paying tribute to Indira Gandhi following her assassination rendered in silver and shows nice mint luster. This one-year issue in 1985 was produced without a date. Although she shared the famous name of Mahatma made famous for non-violent protest, they were not related. She was assassinated by one of her guards. This coin offers clean fields and a nice strike with good eye appeal.
[RG-075]* nd(1985)-B India 5 Rupee Indira Gandhi PR68DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The life of Indira Gandhi spanned nearly 70 years, serving 11 of those as Prime Minister of India. Although she shared the famous name of Mahatma made famous for non-violent protest, they were not related. This copper-nickel 5 Rupee is the most common of four coins made to pay tribute to Indira Gandhi following her assassination by her Seik bodyguards in 1984. This PQ gem example was a one-year issue. It has no date of issue and is minted in Bombay the year following her death. The mint for proofs is designated by the "B" mint-mark beneath the dash between the two dates distinguishing it from mint-state specimens that would have a dot and no mint mark there instead. This was part of a 4-coin proof set offered with the 50 Paise, 5 Rupee, 20 Rupee and 100 Rupee coins. This coin has terrific mirrored surfaces with pastel sunrise orange, rose, lilac and straw rainbow toning on both sides offering wonderful eye appeal. * Number 75 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-075]* nd(1985)-B India 5 Rupee Indira Gandhi PR68DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The life of Indira Gandhi spanned nearly 70 years, serving 11 of those as Prime Minister of India. Although she shared the famous name of Mahatma made famous for non-violent protest, they were not related. This copper-nickel 5 Rupee is the most common of four coins made to pay tribute to Indira Gandhi following her assassination by her Seik bodyguards in 1984. This PQ gem example was a one-year issue. It has no date of issue and is minted in Bombay the year following her death. The mint for proofs is designated by the "B" mint-mark beneath the dash between the two dates distinguishing it from mint-state specimens that would have a dot and no mint mark there instead. This was part of a 4-coin proof set offered with the 50 Paise, 5 Rupee, 20 Rupee and 100 Rupee coins. This coin has terrific mirrored surfaces with pastel sunrise orange, rose, lilac and straw rainbow toning on both sides offering wonderful eye appeal. * Number 75 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-075]* nd(1985)-B India 5 Rupee Indira Gandhi PR68DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The life of Indira Gandhi spanned nearly 70 years, serving 11 of those as Prime Minister of India. Although she shared the famous name of Mahatma made famous for non-violent protest, they were not related. This copper-nickel 5 Rupee is the most common of four coins made to pay tribute to Indira Gandhi following her assassination by her Seik bodyguards in 1984. This PQ gem example was a one-year issue. It has no date of issue and is minted in Bombay the year following her death. The mint for proofs is designated by the "B" mint-mark beneath the dash between the two dates distinguishing it from mint-state specimens that would have a dot and no mint mark there instead. This was part of a 4-coin proof set offered with the 50 Paise, 5 Rupee, 20 Rupee and 100 Rupee coins. This coin has terrific mirrored surfaces with pastel sunrise orange, rose, lilac and straw rainbow toning on both sides offering wonderful eye appeal. * Number 75 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-075]* nd(1985)-(B) India 20 Rupee Indira Gandhi MS65 { PCGS-5 }. This gem is the largest copper-nickel denomination of a 4-coin series paying tribute to Indira Gandhi following her assassination and shows nice mint luster. This one-year mint-state issue in 1985 was produced without a date or mint-mark; but was produced in Bombay. Proof specimens also have no date, but have a "B" instead of a dot at the 6 o'clock position next to the rim on the obverse. Although she shared the famous name of Mahatma made famous for non-violent protest, they were not related. She was assassinated by one of her Sikh guards the year before. This coin from an uncirculated set offers clean fields and a nice strike with good copper-toning eye appeal. * Number 75 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-075]* nd(1985)-(B) India 20 Rupee Indira Gandhi MS65 { PCGS-5 }. This gem is the largest copper-nickel denomination of a 4-coin series paying tribute to Indira Gandhi following her assassination and shows nice mint luster. This one-year mint-state issue in 1985 was produced without a date or mint-mark; but was produced in Bombay. Proof specimens also have no date, but have a "B" instead of a dot at the 6 o'clock position next to the rim on the obverse. Although she shared the famous name of Mahatma made famous for non-violent protest, they were not related. She was assassinated by one of her Sikh guards the year before. This coin from an uncirculated set offers clean fields and a nice strike with good copper-toning eye appeal. * Number 75 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-075]* nd(1985)-(B) India 20 Rupee Indira Gandhi MS65 { PCGS-5 }. This gem is the largest copper-nickel denomination of a 4-coin series paying tribute to Indira Gandhi following her assassination and shows nice mint luster. This one-year mint-state issue in 1985 was produced without a date or mint-mark; but was produced in Bombay. Proof specimens also have no date, but have a "B" instead of a dot at the 6 o'clock position next to the rim on the obverse. Although she shared the famous name of Mahatma made famous for non-violent protest, they were not related. She was assassinated by one of her Sikh guards the year before. This coin from an uncirculated set offers clean fields and a nice strike with good copper-toning eye appeal. * Number 75 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-075]* nd(1985)-nm(B) India 100 Rupee Indira Gandhi MS67 { PCGS-5 }. The life of Indira Gandhi spanned nearly 70 years, serving 11 of those as Prime Minister of India. Although she shared the famous name of Mahatma made famous for non-violent protest, they were not related. This half-silver 100 Rupee is the highest denomination of four coins made to pay tribute to Indira Gandhi following her assassination by her Seik bodyguards in 1984, and the only one struck in silver (50% Fine). This PQ gem example was a one-year issue. It has no date of issue and is minted in Bombay the year following her death. The mint is designated by the dot beneath the dash between the two dates distinguishing it from proof specimens that would have a “B” there instead. This was part of a 2-coin mint set offered with the 20 Rupee coin. Four coin sets including the 50 Paise and 5 Rupee coins were also available. This coin has mostly tarnish free surfaces with good luster and great eye appeal. * Number 75 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-075]* nd(1985)-nm(B) India 100 Rupee Indira Gandhi MS67 { PCGS-5 }. The life of Indira Gandhi spanned nearly 70 years, serving 11 of those as Prime Minister of India. Although she shared the famous name of Mahatma made famous for non-violent protest, they were not related. This half-silver 100 Rupee is the highest denomination of four coins made to pay tribute to Indira Gandhi following her assassination by her Seik bodyguards in 1984, and the only one struck in silver (50% Fine). This PQ gem example was a one-year issue. It has no date of issue and is minted in Bombay the year following her death. The mint is designated by the dot beneath the dash between the two dates distinguishing it from proof specimens that would have a “B” there instead. This was part of a 2-coin mint set offered with the 20 Rupee coin. Four coin sets including the 50 Paise and 5 Rupee coins were also available. This coin has mostly tarnish free surfaces with good luster and great eye appeal. * Number 75 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-075]* nd(1985)-nm(B) India 100 Rupee Indira Gandhi MS67 { PCGS-5 }. The life of Indira Gandhi spanned nearly 70 years, serving 11 of those as Prime Minister of India. Although she shared the famous name of Mahatma made famous for non-violent protest, they were not related. This half-silver 100 Rupee is the highest denomination of four coins made to pay tribute to Indira Gandhi following her assassination by her Seik bodyguards in 1984, and the only one struck in silver (50% Fine). This PQ gem example was a one-year issue. It has no date of issue and is minted in Bombay the year following her death. The mint is designated by the dot beneath the dash between the two dates distinguishing it from proof specimens that would have a “B” there instead. This was part of a 2-coin mint set offered with the 20 Rupee coin. Four coin sets including the 50 Paise and 5 Rupee coins were also available. This coin has mostly tarnish free surfaces with good luster and great eye appeal. * Number 75 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-075]* nd(1985)-B India 100 Rupee Indira Gandhi PR67DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The life of Indira Gandhi spanned nearly 70 years, serving 11 of those as Prime Minister of India. Although she shared the famous name of Mahatma made famous for non-violent protest, they were not related. This half-silver 100 Rupee is the highest denomination of four coins made to pay tribute to Indira Gandhi following her assassination by her Seik bodyguards in 1984, and the only one struck in silver (50% Fine). This PQ gem example was a one-year issue. It has no date of issue and is minted in Bombay the year following her death. The mint for proofs is designated by the "B" mint-mark beneath the dash between the two dates distinguishing it from mint-state specimens that would have a dot and no mint mark there instead. This was part of a 4-coin proof set offered with the 50 Paise, 5 Rupee, 20 Rupee and this 100 Rupee coin. This coin has terrific mirrored surfaces with some orange and straw toning on the reverse, and a light yellow tinge on the obverse. * Number 75 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-075]* nd(1985)-B India 100 Rupee Indira Gandhi PR67DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The life of Indira Gandhi spanned nearly 70 years, serving 11 of those as Prime Minister of India. Although she shared the famous name of Mahatma made famous for non-violent protest, they were not related. This half-silver 100 Rupee is the highest denomination of four coins made to pay tribute to Indira Gandhi following her assassination by her Seik bodyguards in 1984, and the only one struck in silver (50% Fine). This PQ gem example was a one-year issue. It has no date of issue and is minted in Bombay the year following her death. The mint for proofs is designated by the "B" mint-mark beneath the dash between the two dates distinguishing it from mint-state specimens that would have a dot and no mint mark there instead. This was part of a 4-coin proof set offered with the 50 Paise, 5 Rupee, 20 Rupee and this 100 Rupee coin. This coin has terrific mirrored surfaces with some orange and straw toning on the reverse, and a light yellow tinge on the obverse. * Number 75 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-075]* nd(1985)-B India 100 Rupee Indira Gandhi PR67DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The life of Indira Gandhi spanned nearly 70 years, serving 11 of those as Prime Minister of India. Although she shared the famous name of Mahatma made famous for non-violent protest, they were not related. This half-silver 100 Rupee is the highest denomination of four coins made to pay tribute to Indira Gandhi following her assassination by her Seik bodyguards in 1984, and the only one struck in silver (50% Fine). This PQ gem example was a one-year issue. It has no date of issue and is minted in Bombay the year following her death. The mint for proofs is designated by the "B" mint-mark beneath the dash between the two dates distinguishing it from mint-state specimens that would have a dot and no mint mark there instead. This was part of a 4-coin proof set offered with the 50 Paise, 5 Rupee, 20 Rupee and this 100 Rupee coin. This coin has terrific mirrored surfaces with some orange and straw toning on the reverse, and a light yellow tinge on the obverse. * Number 75 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-067]* 2007 Ireland € 15 Ivan Meštrović PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The harp has long been the symbol of Ireland. This proof gem is one of 10,000 made for collectors shows a female harpist playing the Dalway Harp with her long flowing locks. The design is based on a work of art by Meštrović. The coin was issued in coordination with Croatia which issued its own commemorative, the 150 Kuna, that also qualifies for this slot. * Number 67 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-067]* 2007 Ireland € 15 Ivan Meštrović PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The harp has long been the symbol of Ireland. This proof gem is one of 10,000 made for collectors shows a female harpist playing the Dalway Harp with her long flowing locks. The design is based on a work of art by Meštrović. The coin was issued in coordination with Croatia which issued its own commemorative, the 150 Kuna, that also qualifies for this slot. * Number 67 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-067]* 2007 Ireland € 15 Ivan Meštrović PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The harp has long been the symbol of Ireland. This proof gem is one of 10,000 made for collectors shows a female harpist playing the Dalway Harp with her long flowing locks. The design is based on a work of art by Meštrović. The coin was issued in coordination with Croatia which issued its own commemorative, the 150 Kuna, that also qualifies for this slot. * Number 67 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
2020 Isle of Man 5 Pounds Queen Boudica Antique Finish MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This extra-large and extra-thick coin can actually stand alone as a desk ornament, pays tribute to a queen of the British Celtic Inceni who after being abused by Roman and Briton authorities following the death of her husband (who had been loosely allied with these ruling authorities), led a rebellion that had impressive success that nearly drove the Romans from the British Isles before her ultimate defeat and death. This flawless antique finished gem is one of 999 minted.
2020 Isle of Man 5 Pounds Queen Boudica Antique Finish MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This extra-large and extra-thick coin can actually stand alone as a desk ornament, pays tribute to a queen of the British Celtic Inceni who after being abused by Roman and Briton authorities following the death of her husband (who had been loosely allied with these ruling authorities), led a rebellion that had impressive success that nearly drove the Romans from the British Isles before her ultimate defeat and death. This flawless antique finished gem is one of 999 minted.
2020 Isle of Man 5 Pounds Queen Boudica Antique Finish MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This extra-large and extra-thick coin can actually stand alone as a desk ornament, pays tribute to a queen of the British Celtic Inceni who after being abused by Roman and Briton authorities following the death of her husband (who had been loosely allied with these ruling authorities), led a rebellion that had impressive success that nearly drove the Romans from the British Isles before her ultimate defeat and death. This flawless antique finished gem is one of 999 minted.
[RG-065]* (1995) Israel 10 Sheqalim Golda Meir MS68 { PCGS-5 }. This bi-metalic steel coin has a nickel-plated ring surrounding a bronze plated center disc. This unique gem In Memory of Golda Meir is rendered in an artistic raster illusion. This one year issue does not display the date of mintage on any of the 1,584,000 pieces struck for general circulation. It is fairly easy to find a circulated specimen although higher grade samples prove a tougher find. * Number 65 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-065]* (1995) Israel 10 Sheqalim Golda Meir MS68 { PCGS-5 }. This bi-metalic steel coin has a nickel-plated ring surrounding a bronze plated center disc. This unique gem In Memory of Golda Meir is rendered in an artistic raster illusion. This one year issue does not display the date of mintage on any of the 1,584,000 pieces struck for general circulation. It is fairly easy to find a circulated specimen although higher grade samples prove a tougher find. * Number 65 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-065]* (1995) Israel 10 Sheqalim Golda Meir MS68 { PCGS-5 }. This bi-metalic steel coin has a nickel-plated ring surrounding a bronze plated center disc. This unique gem In Memory of Golda Meir is rendered in an artistic raster illusion. This one year issue does not display the date of mintage on any of the 1,584,000 pieces struck for general circulation. It is fairly easy to find a circulated specimen although higher grade samples prove a tougher find. * Number 65 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
1996 Israel €100 Golda Meir PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This fantasy gold gem remembers a remarkable world leader who shepherded her fledgling country through some extremely dire times. The obverse features flags of the EU and Israel with the year “1996” and along the edge “ISRAEL” is written in Hebrew, Arabic and Latin script. On the reverse, “GOLDA MEIR” appears, and in Hebrew “גולדה מאיר” and Golda Meir appears with the globe in the background and facing a minora. This design was rendered in copper-nickel on a €5 coin, silver on a €50 coin and a maximum of 1,996 €100 gold specimens were struck; this one with flawless mirrors which effectively waves life into the flags. The gold is 91.6% pure.
1996 Israel €100 Golda Meir PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This fantasy gold gem remembers a remarkable world leader who shepherded her fledgling country through some extremely dire times. The obverse features flags of the EU and Israel with the year “1996” and along the edge “ISRAEL” is written in Hebrew, Arabic and Latin script. On the reverse, “GOLDA MEIR” appears, and in Hebrew “גולדה מאיר” and Golda Meir appears with the globe in the background and facing a minora. This design was rendered in copper-nickel on a €5 coin, silver on a €50 coin and a maximum of 1,996 €100 gold specimens were struck; this one with flawless mirrors which effectively waves life into the flags. The gold is 91.6% pure.
1996 Israel €100 Golda Meir PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This fantasy gold gem remembers a remarkable world leader who shepherded her fledgling country through some extremely dire times. The obverse features flags of the EU and Israel with the year “1996” and along the edge “ISRAEL” is written in Hebrew, Arabic and Latin script. On the reverse, “GOLDA MEIR” appears, and in Hebrew “גולדה מאיר” and Golda Meir appears with the globe in the background and facing a minora. This design was rendered in copper-nickel on a €5 coin, silver on a €50 coin and a maximum of 1,996 €100 gold specimens were struck; this one with flawless mirrors which effectively waves life into the flags. The gold is 91.6% pure.
1922-R Italy Lira MS63 { PCGS-5 }. A common theme since Rome's glory, an imposing Athena accompanied by the much smaller Winged Victory Nike is based on a statue of Athena in the Athena-Nike Temple at the Acropolis which holds a much smaller statue of Nike. Holding an olive branch during a time of peace following victory, Athena is sometimes seen with her spear during periods of conflict. Similar symbolism is found in the Great Seal of the US with an olive branch and arrows, and peace or war determined by which way the eagle is looking. King Vittorio Emanuele III will reign until the end of WWII. When I lived in Italy in 1963 I had heard about 1 Lira coins being in circulation; but never saw any. I guess inflation made the coins and value evaporate. This is a mint-state example of coins released for general circulation.
1922-R Italy Lira MS63 { PCGS-5 }. A common theme since Rome's glory, an imposing Athena accompanied by the much smaller Winged Victory Nike is based on a statue of Athena in the Athena-Nike Temple at the Acropolis which holds a much smaller statue of Nike. Holding an olive branch during a time of peace following victory, Athena is sometimes seen with her spear during periods of conflict. Similar symbolism is found in the Great Seal of the US with an olive branch and arrows, and peace or war determined by which way the eagle is looking. King Vittorio Emanuele III will reign until the end of WWII. When I lived in Italy in 1963 I had heard about 1 Lira coins being in circulation; but never saw any. I guess inflation made the coins and value evaporate. This is a mint-state example of coins released for general circulation.
1922-R Italy Lira MS63 { PCGS-5 }. A common theme since Rome's glory, an imposing Athena accompanied by the much smaller Winged Victory Nike is based on a statue of Athena in the Athena-Nike Temple at the Acropolis which holds a much smaller statue of Nike. Holding an olive branch during a time of peace following victory, Athena is sometimes seen with her spear during periods of conflict. Similar symbolism is found in the Great Seal of the US with an olive branch and arrows, and peace or war determined by which way the eagle is looking. King Vittorio Emanuele III will reign until the end of WWII. When I lived in Italy in 1963 I had heard about 1 Lira coins being in circulation; but never saw any. I guess inflation made the coins and value evaporate. This is a mint-state example of coins released for general circulation.
2014 Jersey 50 Pence Margaret Thatcher PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This coin is part of a 12-coin set remembering the reign of QE2. Half are minted for Jersey and half for Guernsey. This coin recalls the service of Margaret Thatcher from 1979 to 1990 with a color image of her on this gold-plated steel coin. It is one of three coins to honor “The Iron Lady”. The others are appropriately from the Falkland Islands and Ascension Island (St. Helena). This perfect steel-gilded coin exudes luster and remarkable mirrored surfaces. A younger and older QE2 grace both sides yielding a total of three images from Ron Guth’s list.
2014 Jersey 50 Pence Margaret Thatcher PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This coin is part of a 12-coin set remembering the reign of QE2. Half are minted for Jersey and half for Guernsey. This coin recalls the service of Margaret Thatcher from 1979 to 1990 with a color image of her on this gold-plated steel coin. It is one of three coins to honor “The Iron Lady”. The others are appropriately from the Falkland Islands and Ascension Island (St. Helena). This perfect steel-gilded coin exudes luster and remarkable mirrored surfaces. A younger and older QE2 grace both sides yielding a total of three images from Ron Guth’s list.
2014 Jersey 50 Pence Margaret Thatcher PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This coin is part of a 12-coin set remembering the reign of QE2. Half are minted for Jersey and half for Guernsey. This coin recalls the service of Margaret Thatcher from 1979 to 1990 with a color image of her on this gold-plated steel coin. It is one of three coins to honor “The Iron Lady”. The others are appropriately from the Falkland Islands and Ascension Island (St. Helena). This perfect steel-gilded coin exudes luster and remarkable mirrored surfaces. A younger and older QE2 grace both sides yielding a total of three images from Ron Guth’s list.
1985 Lesotho 10 Maloti Decade of Women PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. From the series of UN inspired coins honoring women in the 1980's, this gem shows a woman in native garb carrying water and her baby..
1985 Lesotho 10 Maloti Decade of Women PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. From the series of UN inspired coins honoring women in the 1980's, this gem shows a woman in native garb carrying water and her baby..
1985 Lesotho 10 Maloti Decade of Women PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. From the series of UN inspired coins honoring women in the 1980's, this gem shows a woman in native garb carrying water and her baby..
1968 Liberia $1 MS66 { PCGS-5 }. Eye-catching rainbow gem featuring profile of a native Liberian woman exudes gold, violet, cobalt blue and silver tones that completely bathe both sides.
1968 Liberia $1 MS66 { PCGS-5 }. Eye-catching rainbow gem featuring profile of a native Liberian woman exudes gold, violet, cobalt blue and silver tones that completely bathe both sides.
1968 Liberia $1 MS66 { PCGS-5 }. Eye-catching rainbow gem featuring profile of a native Liberian woman exudes gold, violet, cobalt blue and silver tones that completely bathe both sides.
[RG-001]* 2007 Liberia $10 Black Madonna of Częstochowa PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This perfect replica of the venerated icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary housed at the Jasna Góra Monastery in Częstochowa, Poland has a modest mintage of 1,000. The icon was discovered in Jerusalem by Saint Helena (#44 on RG’s list) and brought back to Constantinople. Rendered in silver with gold halo accents, the coin captures slashes to the icon from robbers. Legend has it the culprit didn’t fare well when attempting to deliver a third blow, he was struck dead. * Number 1 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-001]* 2007 Liberia $10 Black Madonna of Częstochowa PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This perfect replica of the venerated icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary housed at the Jasna Góra Monastery in Częstochowa, Poland has a modest mintage of 1,000. The icon was discovered in Jerusalem by Saint Helena (#44 on RG’s list) and brought back to Constantinople. Rendered in silver with gold halo accents, the coin captures slashes to the icon from robbers. Legend has it the culprit didn’t fare well when attempting to deliver a third blow, he was struck dead. * Number 1 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-001]* 2007 Liberia $10 Black Madonna of Częstochowa PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This perfect replica of the venerated icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary housed at the Jasna Góra Monastery in Częstochowa, Poland has a modest mintage of 1,000. The icon was discovered in Jerusalem by Saint Helena (#44 on RG’s list) and brought back to Constantinople. Rendered in silver with gold halo accents, the coin captures slashes to the icon from robbers. Legend has it the culprit didn’t fare well when attempting to deliver a third blow, he was struck dead. * Number 1 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
2002 Liberia $1 Goodbye German Currency 100DM (Clara Schumann) Ex: Andrewjald PCGS PR68DCAM { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Franc, Lira and yes Deutsche Mark, went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for various European countries lamenting the passing of various national denominations in favor of the Euro and inspired by a series of popular souvenir tokens. This fantasy issue super-sized $1 copper-nickel coin (50 mm diameter) has the reverse of the token (instead of the standard Liberian Coat of Arms) with the Country Name (Liberia), date and denomination lettered on the perimeter. This lettering is so abnormally diminutive it almost seems etched into the coin; but if micro-laser etching was done it was done on the die producing ultra-low-relief lettering along the perimeter of the coin. Clara was the talented pianist/composer who married the famous composer, Robert Schumann. She is the subject of the commemorative colorized DM100 banknote illustrated on the obverse, which was part of a series of banknotes honoring several German artists and scientists in 1989; and reissued with additional security features in 1996. Thanks to my friend Andy for the three years, he spent finding this obscure gem and making it available for this set. Yes, PCGS mistakenly identified this as its $10 cousin on the slab label. Devices are nicely frosted, and mirrored fields are free of blemishes or hazing. In my opinion, this is the toughest coin to find in this set; and is currently considered optional.
2002 Liberia $1 Goodbye German Currency 100DM (Clara Schumann) Ex: Andrewjald PCGS PR68DCAM { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Franc, Lira and yes Deutsche Mark, went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for various European countries lamenting the passing of various national denominations in favor of the Euro and inspired by a series of popular souvenir tokens. This fantasy issue super-sized $1 copper-nickel coin (50 mm diameter) has the reverse of the token (instead of the standard Liberian Coat of Arms) with the Country Name (Liberia), date and denomination lettered on the perimeter. This lettering is so abnormally diminutive it almost seems etched into the coin; but if micro-laser etching was done it was done on the die producing ultra-low-relief lettering along the perimeter of the coin. Clara was the talented pianist/composer who married the famous composer, Robert Schumann. She is the subject of the commemorative colorized DM100 banknote illustrated on the obverse, which was part of a series of banknotes honoring several German artists and scientists in 1989; and reissued with additional security features in 1996. Thanks to my friend Andy for the three years, he spent finding this obscure gem and making it available for this set. Yes, PCGS mistakenly identified this as its $10 cousin on the slab label. Devices are nicely frosted, and mirrored fields are free of blemishes or hazing. In my opinion, this is the toughest coin to find in this set; and is currently considered optional.
2002 Liberia $1 Goodbye German Currency 100DM (Clara Schumann) Ex: Andrewjald PCGS PR68DCAM { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Franc, Lira and yes Deutsche Mark, went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for various European countries lamenting the passing of various national denominations in favor of the Euro and inspired by a series of popular souvenir tokens. This fantasy issue super-sized $1 copper-nickel coin (50 mm diameter) has the reverse of the token (instead of the standard Liberian Coat of Arms) with the Country Name (Liberia), date and denomination lettered on the perimeter. This lettering is so abnormally diminutive it almost seems etched into the coin; but if micro-laser etching was done it was done on the die producing ultra-low-relief lettering along the perimeter of the coin. Clara was the talented pianist/composer who married the famous composer, Robert Schumann. She is the subject of the commemorative colorized DM100 banknote illustrated on the obverse, which was part of a series of banknotes honoring several German artists and scientists in 1989; and reissued with additional security features in 1996. Thanks to my friend Andy for the three years, he spent finding this obscure gem and making it available for this set. Yes, PCGS mistakenly identified this as its $10 cousin on the slab label. Devices are nicely frosted, and mirrored fields are free of blemishes or hazing. In my opinion, this is the toughest coin to find in this set; and is currently considered optional.
2002 Liberia $1 Goodbye German Currency 100DM (Clara Schumann) PCGS MS69 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Franc, Lira and yes Deutsche Mark, went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Farewell National Currency” series of copper-nickel $1 coins for each involved European country lamenting the passing of various national denominations in favor of the Euro, inspiring this coin with Clara Schumann and many other Germans on this popular series covering German denominations from 5DM to 1,000DM. This commemorative exonumia is based on a series of similar tokens, and features the reverse of the token on the reverse, and micro-minting of Liberia, date and the denomination along the rim. Clara was the talented pianist/composer who married the famous composer, Robert Schumann. She is the subject of the commemorative colorized DM100 banknote illustrated on the obverse, which was part of a series of banknotes honoring several German artists and scientists in 1989; and reissued with additional security features in 1996. The coin features rich vibrant color in the bank note, which can often be muted.
2002 Liberia $1 Goodbye German Currency 100DM (Clara Schumann) PCGS MS69 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Franc, Lira and yes Deutsche Mark, went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Farewell National Currency” series of copper-nickel $1 coins for each involved European country lamenting the passing of various national denominations in favor of the Euro, inspiring this coin with Clara Schumann and many other Germans on this popular series covering German denominations from 5DM to 1,000DM. This commemorative exonumia is based on a series of similar tokens, and features the reverse of the token on the reverse, and micro-minting of Liberia, date and the denomination along the rim. Clara was the talented pianist/composer who married the famous composer, Robert Schumann. She is the subject of the commemorative colorized DM100 banknote illustrated on the obverse, which was part of a series of banknotes honoring several German artists and scientists in 1989; and reissued with additional security features in 1996. The coin features rich vibrant color in the bank note, which can often be muted.
2002 Liberia $1 Goodbye German Currency 100DM (Clara Schumann) PCGS MS69 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Franc, Lira and yes Deutsche Mark, went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Farewell National Currency” series of copper-nickel $1 coins for each involved European country lamenting the passing of various national denominations in favor of the Euro, inspiring this coin with Clara Schumann and many other Germans on this popular series covering German denominations from 5DM to 1,000DM. This commemorative exonumia is based on a series of similar tokens, and features the reverse of the token on the reverse, and micro-minting of Liberia, date and the denomination along the rim. Clara was the talented pianist/composer who married the famous composer, Robert Schumann. She is the subject of the commemorative colorized DM100 banknote illustrated on the obverse, which was part of a series of banknotes honoring several German artists and scientists in 1989; and reissued with additional security features in 1996. The coin features rich vibrant color in the bank note, which can often be muted.
2002 Liberia $1 Sebastian Münster PR67DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Sebastian Münster was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and a Christian Hebraist scholar. His work, the Cosmographia from 1544, was the earliest German description of the world. I recall seeing this denomination in circulation in Germany in the early 1960's, at the time worth $25. An interesting time when there weren't daily, weekly or even monthly changes in the exchange rates of the major world currencies, and the dollar was backed by silver. This is from the series of coins bidding farewell to European currencies with the adoption of the standardized Euro. This was from the standard set of banknotes in circulation during an approximate 20 year period, and are joined in remembrance on this African country's exonumia by a commemorative paying tribute to artists and musicians issued just one year, and reprised in one additional year. One design selected for an official Liberian coin was the Clara Schumann 100 DM banknote.
2002 Liberia $1 Sebastian Münster PR67DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Sebastian Münster was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and a Christian Hebraist scholar. His work, the Cosmographia from 1544, was the earliest German description of the world. I recall seeing this denomination in circulation in Germany in the early 1960's, at the time worth $25. An interesting time when there weren't daily, weekly or even monthly changes in the exchange rates of the major world currencies, and the dollar was backed by silver. This is from the series of coins bidding farewell to European currencies with the adoption of the standardized Euro. This was from the standard set of banknotes in circulation during an approximate 20 year period, and are joined in remembrance on this African country's exonumia by a commemorative paying tribute to artists and musicians issued just one year, and reprised in one additional year. One design selected for an official Liberian coin was the Clara Schumann 100 DM banknote.
2002 Liberia $1 Sebastian Münster PR67DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Sebastian Münster was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and a Christian Hebraist scholar. His work, the Cosmographia from 1544, was the earliest German description of the world. I recall seeing this denomination in circulation in Germany in the early 1960's, at the time worth $25. An interesting time when there weren't daily, weekly or even monthly changes in the exchange rates of the major world currencies, and the dollar was backed by silver. This is from the series of coins bidding farewell to European currencies with the adoption of the standardized Euro. This was from the standard set of banknotes in circulation during an approximate 20 year period, and are joined in remembrance on this African country's exonumia by a commemorative paying tribute to artists and musicians issued just one year, and reprised in one additional year. One design selected for an official Liberian coin was the Clara Schumann 100 DM banknote.
2002 Liberia $1 Elsbeth Tucher PR68DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Elsbeth Tucher was a member of the Nuremberg patrician family of Tucher . She became known through her depiction in a painting by Albrecht Dürer , which is in the Old Masters Picture Gallery. I recall seeing this denomination in circulation in Germany in the early 1960's, at the time worth $5. An interesting time when there weren't daily, weekly or even monthly changes in the exchange rates of the major world currencies, and the dollar was backed by silver. This is from the series of coins bidding farewell to European currencies with the adoption of the standardized Euro. This was from the standard set of banknotes in circulation during an approximate 20 year period, and are joined in remembrance on this African country's exonumia by a commemorative paying tribute to artists and musicians issued just one year, and reprised in one additional year. One design selected for an official Liberian coin was the Clara Schumann 100 DM banknote.
2002 Liberia $1 Elsbeth Tucher PR68DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Elsbeth Tucher was a member of the Nuremberg patrician family of Tucher . She became known through her depiction in a painting by Albrecht Dürer , which is in the Old Masters Picture Gallery. I recall seeing this denomination in circulation in Germany in the early 1960's, at the time worth $5. An interesting time when there weren't daily, weekly or even monthly changes in the exchange rates of the major world currencies, and the dollar was backed by silver. This is from the series of coins bidding farewell to European currencies with the adoption of the standardized Euro. This was from the standard set of banknotes in circulation during an approximate 20 year period, and are joined in remembrance on this African country's exonumia by a commemorative paying tribute to artists and musicians issued just one year, and reprised in one additional year. One design selected for an official Liberian coin was the Clara Schumann 100 DM banknote.
2002 Liberia $1 Elsbeth Tucher PR68DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Elsbeth Tucher was a member of the Nuremberg patrician family of Tucher . She became known through her depiction in a painting by Albrecht Dürer , which is in the Old Masters Picture Gallery. I recall seeing this denomination in circulation in Germany in the early 1960's, at the time worth $5. An interesting time when there weren't daily, weekly or even monthly changes in the exchange rates of the major world currencies, and the dollar was backed by silver. This is from the series of coins bidding farewell to European currencies with the adoption of the standardized Euro. This was from the standard set of banknotes in circulation during an approximate 20 year period, and are joined in remembrance on this African country's exonumia by a commemorative paying tribute to artists and musicians issued just one year, and reprised in one additional year. One design selected for an official Liberian coin was the Clara Schumann 100 DM banknote.
2002 Liberia $1 Carl Friedrich Gauss PR67DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss was a German mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to many fields in mathematics and science, and even lent his name to a unit of measure for magnetic induction. I recall seeing this denomination in circulation in Germany in the early 1960's, at the time worth $12.50. An interesting time when there weren't daily, weekly or even monthly changes in the exchange rates of the major world currencies, and the dollar was backed by silver. It was east to do conversions even for me as a second grader: one US Dollar = 4 Deutsche Marks. This is from the series of coins bidding farewell to European currencies with the adoption of the standardized Euro. This was from the standard set of banknotes in circulation during an approximate 20 year period, and are joined in remembrance on this African country's exonumia by a commemorative paying tribute to artists and musicians issued just one year, and reprised in one additional year. One design selected for an official Liberian coin was the Clara Schumann 100 DM banknote.
2002 Liberia $1 Carl Friedrich Gauss PR67DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss was a German mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to many fields in mathematics and science, and even lent his name to a unit of measure for magnetic induction. I recall seeing this denomination in circulation in Germany in the early 1960's, at the time worth $12.50. An interesting time when there weren't daily, weekly or even monthly changes in the exchange rates of the major world currencies, and the dollar was backed by silver. It was east to do conversions even for me as a second grader: one US Dollar = 4 Deutsche Marks. This is from the series of coins bidding farewell to European currencies with the adoption of the standardized Euro. This was from the standard set of banknotes in circulation during an approximate 20 year period, and are joined in remembrance on this African country's exonumia by a commemorative paying tribute to artists and musicians issued just one year, and reprised in one additional year. One design selected for an official Liberian coin was the Clara Schumann 100 DM banknote.
2002 Liberia $1 Carl Friedrich Gauss PR67DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss was a German mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to many fields in mathematics and science, and even lent his name to a unit of measure for magnetic induction. I recall seeing this denomination in circulation in Germany in the early 1960's, at the time worth $12.50. An interesting time when there weren't daily, weekly or even monthly changes in the exchange rates of the major world currencies, and the dollar was backed by silver. It was east to do conversions even for me as a second grader: one US Dollar = 4 Deutsche Marks. This is from the series of coins bidding farewell to European currencies with the adoption of the standardized Euro. This was from the standard set of banknotes in circulation during an approximate 20 year period, and are joined in remembrance on this African country's exonumia by a commemorative paying tribute to artists and musicians issued just one year, and reprised in one additional year. One design selected for an official Liberian coin was the Clara Schumann 100 DM banknote.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye German Currency 100DM (Clara Schumann) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Franc, Lira and yes Deutsche Mark, went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for various European countries lamenting the passing of various national denominations in favor of the Euro and inspired by a series of popular souvenir tokens. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. Clara was the talented pianist/composer who married the famous composer, Robert Schumann. She is the subject of the commemorative colorized DM100 banknote illustrated on the obverse, which was part of a series of banknotes honoring several German artists and scientists in 1989; and reissued with additional security features in 1996. This is part of a 12-coin series for EU countries adopting the Euro.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye German Currency 100DM (Clara Schumann) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Franc, Lira and yes Deutsche Mark, went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for various European countries lamenting the passing of various national denominations in favor of the Euro and inspired by a series of popular souvenir tokens. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. Clara was the talented pianist/composer who married the famous composer, Robert Schumann. She is the subject of the commemorative colorized DM100 banknote illustrated on the obverse, which was part of a series of banknotes honoring several German artists and scientists in 1989; and reissued with additional security features in 1996. This is part of a 12-coin series for EU countries adopting the Euro.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye German Currency 100DM (Clara Schumann) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Franc, Lira and yes Deutsche Mark, went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for various European countries lamenting the passing of various national denominations in favor of the Euro and inspired by a series of popular souvenir tokens. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. Clara was the talented pianist/composer who married the famous composer, Robert Schumann. She is the subject of the commemorative colorized DM100 banknote illustrated on the obverse, which was part of a series of banknotes honoring several German artists and scientists in 1989; and reissued with additional security features in 1996. This is part of a 12-coin series for EU countries adopting the Euro.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Austrian Currency 1,000 Austrian Schilling (Karl Landsteiner) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Austrian Schilling went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Austria. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. Karl was an Austrian biologist, physician, and also immunologist, who distinguished the main blood groups in 1900, which allowed the modern blood group classification system to be developed.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Austrian Currency 1,000 Austrian Schilling (Karl Landsteiner) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Austrian Schilling went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Austria. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. Karl was an Austrian biologist, physician, and also immunologist, who distinguished the main blood groups in 1900, which allowed the modern blood group classification system to be developed.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Austrian Currency 1,000 Austrian Schilling (Karl Landsteiner) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Austrian Schilling went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Austria. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. Karl was an Austrian biologist, physician, and also immunologist, who distinguished the main blood groups in 1900, which allowed the modern blood group classification system to be developed.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Belgian Currency 1,000 Belgian Franc (Constant Permeke) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Belgian Franc went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Austria. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. Constant was a Belgian painter and sculptor who is well-known the leading figure of Flemish expressionism, followed by a piece of the artist work; a fishing boat.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Belgian Currency 100 Dutch Gulden (Geometric Design) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Belgian Franc went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Austria. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Belgian Currency 100 Dutch Gulden (Geometric Design) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Belgian Franc went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Austria. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Belgian Currency 100 Dutch Gulden (Geometric Design) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Belgian Franc went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Austria. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Finnish Currency 500 Finnish Markka (Elias Lönnrot) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Finnish Markka went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Finland. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. Elias was a Finnish physician, philologist and collector of traditional Finnish oral poetry.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Finnish Currency 500 Finnish Markka (Elias Lönnrot) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Finnish Markka went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Finland. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. Elias was a Finnish physician, philologist and collector of traditional Finnish oral poetry.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Finnish Currency 500 Finnish Markka (Elias Lönnrot) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Finnish Markka went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Finland. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. Elias was a Finnish physician, philologist and collector of traditional Finnish oral poetry.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Greek Currency 10,000 Greek Drachma (Georgios Papanikolaou) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Greek Drachma went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Greece. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. The bill features Dr. Georgios Papanikolaou a Greek medical pioneer.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Greek Currency 10,000 Greek Drachma (Georgios Papanikolaou) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Greek Drachma went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Greece. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. The bill features Dr. Georgios Papanikolaou a Greek medical pioneer.
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2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Greek Currency 10,000 Greek Drachma (Georgios Papanikolaou) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Greek Drachma went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Greece. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. The bill features Dr. Georgios Papanikolaou a Greek medical pioneer.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye French Currency 500 French Franc (Pierre and Marie Curie) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the French Franc went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including France. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. Pierre and Marie Curie were a husband-wife team whose pioneering work in radioactivity led to her being the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize, the first person to win two Nobel Prizes and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different fields. She is also one of the woman featured in the “100 Best Woman on Coins” collection.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye French Currency 500 French Franc (Pierre and Marie Curie) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the French Franc went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including France. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. Pierre and Marie Curie were a husband-wife team whose pioneering work in radioactivity led to her being the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize, the first person to win two Nobel Prizes and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different fields. She is also one of the woman featured in the “100 Best Woman on Coins” collection.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye French Currency 500 French Franc (Pierre and Marie Curie) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the French Franc went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including France. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. Pierre and Marie Curie were a husband-wife team whose pioneering work in radioactivity led to her being the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize, the first person to win two Nobel Prizes and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different fields. She is also one of the woman featured in the “100 Best Woman on Coins” collection.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Irish Currency 20 Irish Pounds (Daniel O’Connor) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Irish Pound went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Ireland. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. The bill features Daniel hailed as “The Liberator” when the Catholic majority prevailed in Ireland and is the former Lord Mayor of Dublin.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Irish Currency 20 Irish Pounds (Daniel O’Connor) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Irish Pound went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Ireland. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. The bill features Daniel hailed as “The Liberator” when the Catholic majority prevailed in Ireland and is the former Lord Mayor of Dublin.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Irish Currency 20 Irish Pounds (Daniel O’Connor) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Irish Pound went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Ireland. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. The bill features Daniel hailed as “The Liberator” when the Catholic majority prevailed in Ireland and is the former Lord Mayor of Dublin.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Italian Currency 100,000 Italian Lira (Caravaggio) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Italian Lira went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Italy. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. The bill features Caravaggio was an active painter in Rome and went simply by the one name.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Italian Currency 100,000 Italian Lira (Caravaggio) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Italian Lira went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Italy. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. The bill features Caravaggio was an active painter in Rome and went simply by the one name.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Italian Currency 100,000 Italian Lira (Caravaggio) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Italian Lira went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Italy. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. The bill features Caravaggio was an active painter in Rome and went simply by the one name.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Luxembourgian Currency 1,000 Luxembourgian Franc (Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Luxembourgian Franc went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Luxembourg. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. The bill features Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg, the first of French agnatic descent.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Luxembourgian Currency 1,000 Luxembourgian Franc (Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Luxembourgian Franc went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Luxembourg. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. The bill features Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg, the first of French agnatic descent.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Luxembourgian Currency 1,000 Luxembourgian Franc (Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Luxembourgian Franc went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Luxembourg. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. The bill features Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg, the first of French agnatic descent.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Portuguese Currency 10,000 Portuguese Escudos (Infante Dom Henrique) PCGS MS67 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Portuguese Escudo went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Portugal. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. The bill features Prince Henry the Navigator who was a central figure in the early days of the Portuguese Empire and its maritime expansion.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Portuguese Currency 10,000 Portuguese Escudos (Infante Dom Henrique) PCGS MS67 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Portuguese Escudo went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Portugal. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. The bill features Prince Henry the Navigator who was a central figure in the early days of the Portuguese Empire and its maritime expansion.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Portuguese Currency 10,000 Portuguese Escudos (Infante Dom Henrique) PCGS MS67 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Portuguese Escudo went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Portugal. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. The bill features Prince Henry the Navigator who was a central figure in the early days of the Portuguese Empire and its maritime expansion.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Portuguese Currency 10,000 Portuguese Escudos (Infante Dom Henrique) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Portuguese Escudo went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Portugal. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. The bill features Prince Henry the Navigator who was a central figure in the early days of the Portuguese Empire and its maritime expansion.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Portuguese Currency 10,000 Portuguese Escudos (Infante Dom Henrique) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Portuguese Escudo went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Portugal. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. The bill features Prince Henry the Navigator who was a central figure in the early days of the Portuguese Empire and its maritime expansion.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Portuguese Currency 10,000 Portuguese Escudos (Infante Dom Henrique) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Portuguese Escudo went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Portugal. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. The bill features Prince Henry the Navigator who was a central figure in the early days of the Portuguese Empire and its maritime expansion.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Spanish Currency 5,000 Spanish Pesetas (Christopher Columbus) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Spanish Peseta went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Spain. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. The bill features Christopher Columbus who made four voyages to the New World for the Spanish Crown and ushered in an era of Spanish Wealth and Gold.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Spanish Currency 5,000 Spanish Pesetas (Christopher Columbus) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Spanish Peseta went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Spain. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. The bill features Christopher Columbus who made four voyages to the New World for the Spanish Crown and ushered in an era of Spanish Wealth and Gold.
2002 Liberia $10 Goodbye Spanish Currency 5,000 Spanish Pesetas (Christopher Columbus) PCGS MS68 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Spanish Peseta went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Our Currency Goes” series of copper-nickel $10 coins for these 12 nations including Spain. This commemorative coin has the standard Liberian Coat of Arms on the reverse. The bill features Christopher Columbus who made four voyages to the New World for the Spanish Crown and ushered in an era of Spanish Wealth and Gold.
[RG-086]* 1956 Liechtenstein 50 Francs Franz Joseph II and Princess Gina MS65 { PCGS-5 }. Georgina, known by Gina, became popular for many social activities within Liechtenstein, including founding the Red Cross in her country, promoting women's suffrage and providing aide for refugees following WWII. Several denominations of this design were struck including the 100 Francs shown in Ron Guth's book. * Number 86 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-086]* 1956 Liechtenstein 50 Francs Franz Joseph II and Princess Gina MS65 { PCGS-5 }. Georgina, known by Gina, became popular for many social activities within Liechtenstein, including founding the Red Cross in her country, promoting women's suffrage and providing aide for refugees following WWII. Several denominations of this design were struck including the 100 Francs shown in Ron Guth's book. * Number 86 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-086]* 1956 Liechtenstein 50 Francs Franz Joseph II and Princess Gina MS65 { PCGS-5 }. Georgina, known by Gina, became popular for many social activities within Liechtenstein, including founding the Red Cross in her country, promoting women's suffrage and providing aide for refugees following WWII. Several denominations of this design were struck including the 100 Francs shown in Ron Guth's book. * Number 86 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-086]* 1956 Liechtenstein 50 Francs Franz Joseph II and Princess Gina MS65 { PCGS-5 }. Georgina, known by Gina, became popular for many social activities within Liechtenstein, including founding the Red Cross in her country, promoting women's suffrage and providing aide for refugees following WWII. Several denominations of this design were struck including the 100 Francs shown in Ron Guth's book. * Number 86 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-086]* 1956 Liechtenstein 50 Francs Franz Joseph II and Princess Gina MS65 { PCGS-5 }. Georgina, known by Gina, became popular for many social activities within Liechtenstein, including founding the Red Cross in her country, promoting women's suffrage and providing aide for refugees following WWII. Several denominations of this design were struck including the 100 Francs shown in Ron Guth's book. * Number 86 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-086]* 1956 Liechtenstein 50 Francs Franz Joseph II and Princess Gina MS65 { PCGS-5 }. Georgina, known by Gina, became popular for many social activities within Liechtenstein, including founding the Red Cross in her country, promoting women's suffrage and providing aide for refugees following WWII. Several denominations of this design were struck including the 100 Francs shown in Ron Guth's book. * Number 86 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
2014 Macedonia 100 Denar Faith, Hope, Charity and Mother Sophia PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Faith, Hope and Love (Charity) are saint martyrs from the 2nd century AD in Rome. They are also Christian virtues mentioned in the New Testament. Orthodox religions depict these in icons as young girls along with their mother on the obverse; Roman Catholicism shows them as adult women on the reverse. Only 5,000 rectangular coins were struck.
2014 Macedonia 100 Denar Faith, Hope, Charity and Mother Sophia PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Faith, Hope and Love (Charity) are saint martyrs from the 2nd century AD in Rome. They are also Christian virtues mentioned in the New Testament. Orthodox religions depict these in icons as young girls along with their mother on the obverse; Roman Catholicism shows them as adult women on the reverse. Only 5,000 rectangular coins were struck.
2014 Macedonia 100 Denar Faith, Hope, Charity and Mother Sophia PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Faith, Hope and Love (Charity) are saint martyrs from the 2nd century AD in Rome. They are also Christian virtues mentioned in the New Testament. Orthodox religions depict these in icons as young girls along with their mother on the obverse; Roman Catholicism shows them as adult women on the reverse. Only 5,000 rectangular coins were struck.
1994-S Marshall Islands $50 Mythological Mother Earth PR68DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Part of a 12-piece tribute to “Wonders of the Solar System”, this silver round proof gem features an allegorical Mother Earth seated beside the planet. The Zodiac sign for Earth makes it look like she is seated in a wheelchair while holding two toddlers. In Greek mythology her name is Gaia. Although this is the silver cousin to the modern $10 brass coin Ron discussed in his book, he showed no pictures of either coin due to the difficulty of finding them outside of a complete set at that time. Unlike other coins allowed for this set that meet the “Mother Earth” name, this coin’s name includes the full moniker and actually shows her as a woman! Again, the point of this set. The silver version was not mentioned in Ron’s book; but comes with a mintage of 25,000, and one ounce of pure silver.
1994-S Marshall Islands $50 Mythological Mother Earth PR68DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Part of a 12-piece tribute to “Wonders of the Solar System”, this silver round proof gem features an allegorical Mother Earth seated beside the planet. The Zodiac sign for Earth makes it look like she is seated in a wheelchair while holding two toddlers. In Greek mythology her name is Gaia. Although this is the silver cousin to the modern $10 brass coin Ron discussed in his book, he showed no pictures of either coin due to the difficulty of finding them outside of a complete set at that time. Unlike other coins allowed for this set that meet the “Mother Earth” name, this coin’s name includes the full moniker and actually shows her as a woman! Again, the point of this set. The silver version was not mentioned in Ron’s book; but comes with a mintage of 25,000, and one ounce of pure silver.
1994-S Marshall Islands $50 Mythological Mother Earth PR68DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Part of a 12-piece tribute to “Wonders of the Solar System”, this silver round proof gem features an allegorical Mother Earth seated beside the planet. The Zodiac sign for Earth makes it look like she is seated in a wheelchair while holding two toddlers. In Greek mythology her name is Gaia. Although this is the silver cousin to the modern $10 brass coin Ron discussed in his book, he showed no pictures of either coin due to the difficulty of finding them outside of a complete set at that time. Unlike other coins allowed for this set that meet the “Mother Earth” name, this coin’s name includes the full moniker and actually shows her as a woman! Again, the point of this set. The silver version was not mentioned in Ron’s book; but comes with a mintage of 25,000, and one ounce of pure silver.
1994-S Marshall Islands $50 Mythological Mother Earth PR68DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Part of a 12-piece tribute to “Wonders of the Solar System”, this silver round proof gem features an allegorical Mother Earth seated beside the planet. The Zodiac sign for Earth makes it look like she is seated in a wheelchair while holding two toddlers. In Greek mythology her name is Gaia. Although this is the silver cousin to the modern $10 brass coin Ron discussed in his book, he showed no pictures of either coin due to the difficulty of finding them outside of a complete set at that time. Unlike other coins allowed for this set that meet the “Mother Earth” name, this coin’s name includes the full moniker and actually shows her as a woman! Again, the point of this set. The silver version was not mentioned in Ron’s book; but comes with a mintage of 25,000, and one ounce of pure silver.
1994-S Marshall Islands $50 Mythological Mother Earth PR68DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Part of a 12-piece tribute to “Wonders of the Solar System”, this silver round proof gem features an allegorical Mother Earth seated beside the planet. The Zodiac sign for Earth makes it look like she is seated in a wheelchair while holding two toddlers. In Greek mythology her name is Gaia. Although this is the silver cousin to the modern $10 brass coin Ron discussed in his book, he showed no pictures of either coin due to the difficulty of finding them outside of a complete set at that time. Unlike other coins allowed for this set that meet the “Mother Earth” name, this coin’s name includes the full moniker and actually shows her as a woman! Again, the point of this set. The silver version was not mentioned in Ron’s book; but comes with a mintage of 25,000, and one ounce of pure silver.
1994-S Marshall Islands $50 Mythological Mother Earth PR68DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Part of a 12-piece tribute to “Wonders of the Solar System”, this silver round proof gem features an allegorical Mother Earth seated beside the planet. The Zodiac sign for Earth makes it look like she is seated in a wheelchair while holding two toddlers. In Greek mythology her name is Gaia. Although this is the silver cousin to the modern $10 brass coin Ron discussed in his book, he showed no pictures of either coin due to the difficulty of finding them outside of a complete set at that time. Unlike other coins allowed for this set that meet the “Mother Earth” name, this coin’s name includes the full moniker and actually shows her as a woman! Again, the point of this set. The silver version was not mentioned in Ron’s book; but comes with a mintage of 25,000, and one ounce of pure silver.
1994-S Marshall Islands $50 Mythological Mother Earth PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Part of a 12-piece tribute to “Wonders of the Solar System”, this perfect silver round proof gem features an allegorical Mother Earth seated beside the planet. The Zodiac sign for Earth makes it look like she is seated in a wheelchair while holding two toddlers. In Greek mythology her name is Gaia. Although this is the silver cousin to the modern $10 brass coin Ron discussed in his book, he showed no pictures of either coin due to the difficulty of finding them outside of a complete set at that time. Unlike other coins allowed for this set that meet the “Mother Earth” name, this coin’s name includes the full moniker and actually shows her as a woman! Again, the point of this set. The silver version was not mentioned in Ron’s book; but comes with a mintage of 25,000, and one ounce of pure silver.
1994-S Marshall Islands $50 Mythological Mother Earth PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Part of a 12-piece tribute to “Wonders of the Solar System”, this perfect silver round proof gem features an allegorical Mother Earth seated beside the planet. The Zodiac sign for Earth makes it look like she is seated in a wheelchair while holding two toddlers. In Greek mythology her name is Gaia. Although this is the silver cousin to the modern $10 brass coin Ron discussed in his book, he showed no pictures of either coin due to the difficulty of finding them outside of a complete set at that time. Unlike other coins allowed for this set that meet the “Mother Earth” name, this coin’s name includes the full moniker and actually shows her as a woman! Again, the point of this set. The silver version was not mentioned in Ron’s book; but comes with a mintage of 25,000, and one ounce of pure silver.
1994-S Marshall Islands $50 Mythological Mother Earth PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Part of a 12-piece tribute to “Wonders of the Solar System”, this perfect silver round proof gem features an allegorical Mother Earth seated beside the planet. The Zodiac sign for Earth makes it look like she is seated in a wheelchair while holding two toddlers. In Greek mythology her name is Gaia. Although this is the silver cousin to the modern $10 brass coin Ron discussed in his book, he showed no pictures of either coin due to the difficulty of finding them outside of a complete set at that time. Unlike other coins allowed for this set that meet the “Mother Earth” name, this coin’s name includes the full moniker and actually shows her as a woman! Again, the point of this set. The silver version was not mentioned in Ron’s book; but comes with a mintage of 25,000, and one ounce of pure silver.
[RG-033]* 1994-R Marshall Islands $10 Mythological Mother Earth MS67 { PCGS-5 }. Part of a 12-piece tribute to “Wonders of the Solar System”, this brass round gem features an allegorical Mother Earth seated beside the planet. The Zodiac sign for Earth makes it look like she is seated in a wheelchair while holding two toddlers. In Greek mythology her name is Gaia. Although this is the modern coin Ron discussed in his book, he showed no pictures due to its difficulty finding outside of a complete set at that time. Unlike other coins allowed for this set that meet the “Mother Earth” name, this coin’s name includes the full moniker and actually shows her as a woman! Again, the point of this set. For me, I prefer the shortened nickname “Myther Earth”. * Number 33 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins”.
[RG-033]* 1994-R Marshall Islands $10 Mythological Mother Earth MS67 { PCGS-5 }. Part of a 12-piece tribute to “Wonders of the Solar System”, this brass round gem features an allegorical Mother Earth seated beside the planet. The Zodiac sign for Earth makes it look like she is seated in a wheelchair while holding two toddlers. In Greek mythology her name is Gaia. Although this is the modern coin Ron discussed in his book, he showed no pictures due to its difficulty finding outside of a complete set at that time. Unlike other coins allowed for this set that meet the “Mother Earth” name, this coin’s name includes the full moniker and actually shows her as a woman! Again, the point of this set. For me, I prefer the shortened nickname “Myther Earth”. * Number 33 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins”.
[RG-033]* 1994-R Marshall Islands $10 Mythological Mother Earth MS67 { PCGS-5 }. Part of a 12-piece tribute to “Wonders of the Solar System”, this brass round gem features an allegorical Mother Earth seated beside the planet. The Zodiac sign for Earth makes it look like she is seated in a wheelchair while holding two toddlers. In Greek mythology her name is Gaia. Although this is the modern coin Ron discussed in his book, he showed no pictures due to its difficulty finding outside of a complete set at that time. Unlike other coins allowed for this set that meet the “Mother Earth” name, this coin’s name includes the full moniker and actually shows her as a woman! Again, the point of this set. For me, I prefer the shortened nickname “Myther Earth”. * Number 33 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins”.
[RG-033]* 1994-R Marshall Islands $10 Mythological Mother Earth MS67 { PCGS-5 }. Part of a 12-piece tribute to “Wonders of the Solar System”, this brass round gem features an allegorical Mother Earth seated beside the planet. The Zodiac sign for Earth makes it look like she is seated in a wheelchair while holding two toddlers. In Greek mythology her name is Gaia. Although this is the modern coin Ron discussed in his book, he showed no pictures due to its difficulty finding outside of a complete set at that time. Unlike other coins allowed for this set that meet the “Mother Earth” name, this coin’s name includes the full moniker and actually shows her as a woman! Again, the point of this set. For me, I prefer the shortened nickname “Myther Earth”. * Number 33 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins”.
[RG-033]* 1994-R Marshall Islands $10 Mythological Mother Earth MS67 { PCGS-5 }. Part of a 12-piece tribute to “Wonders of the Solar System”, this brass round gem features an allegorical Mother Earth seated beside the planet. The Zodiac sign for Earth makes it look like she is seated in a wheelchair while holding two toddlers. In Greek mythology her name is Gaia. Although this is the modern coin Ron discussed in his book, he showed no pictures due to its difficulty finding outside of a complete set at that time. Unlike other coins allowed for this set that meet the “Mother Earth” name, this coin’s name includes the full moniker and actually shows her as a woman! Again, the point of this set. For me, I prefer the shortened nickname “Myther Earth”. * Number 33 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins”.
[RG-033]* 1994-R Marshall Islands $10 Mythological Mother Earth MS69 { PCGS-5 }. Part of a 12-piece tribute to “Wonders of the Solar System”, this brass round gem features an allegorical Mother Earth seated beside the planet. The Zodiac sign for Earth makes it look like she is seated in a wheelchair while holding two toddlers. In Greek mythology her name is Gaia. Although this is the modern coin Ron discussed in his book, he showed no pictures due to its difficulty finding outside of a complete set at that time. Unlike other coins allowed for this set that meet the “Mother Earth” name, this coin’s name includes the full moniker and actually shows her as a woman! Again, the point of this set. For me, I prefer the shortened nickname “Myther Earth”. * Number 33 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins”.
[RG-033]* 1994-R Marshall Islands $10 Mythological Mother Earth MS69 { PCGS-5 }. Part of a 12-piece tribute to “Wonders of the Solar System”, this brass round gem features an allegorical Mother Earth seated beside the planet. The Zodiac sign for Earth makes it look like she is seated in a wheelchair while holding two toddlers. In Greek mythology her name is Gaia. Although this is the modern coin Ron discussed in his book, he showed no pictures due to its difficulty finding outside of a complete set at that time. Unlike other coins allowed for this set that meet the “Mother Earth” name, this coin’s name includes the full moniker and actually shows her as a woman! Again, the point of this set. For me, I prefer the shortened nickname “Myther Earth”. * Number 33 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins”.
[RG-033]* 1994-R Marshall Islands $10 Mythological Mother Earth MS69 { PCGS-5 }. Part of a 12-piece tribute to “Wonders of the Solar System”, this brass round gem features an allegorical Mother Earth seated beside the planet. The Zodiac sign for Earth makes it look like she is seated in a wheelchair while holding two toddlers. In Greek mythology her name is Gaia. Although this is the modern coin Ron discussed in his book, he showed no pictures due to its difficulty finding outside of a complete set at that time. Unlike other coins allowed for this set that meet the “Mother Earth” name, this coin’s name includes the full moniker and actually shows her as a woman! Again, the point of this set. For me, I prefer the shortened nickname “Myther Earth”. * Number 33 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins”.
2010-Mo Mexico ¼ Oz Gold Libertad PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This perfectly rendered pure gold bullion gem features Angel Libertad, or Winged Victory on a crowned pedestal, with the mountains and Mexico City in the background. Built in 1910 the statue commemorates the centennial of Mexico's War of Independence. This quarter-ounce golden proof-strike could satisfy both the "Angel" and "Winged Victory" slots of this series with 1,000 proof specimens this year. The Libertad is struck each year in silver from one ounce up to one kilogram, and in gold from 1/20th ounce up to one ounce. “Mo” is the mint mark for Mexico rendered as the “o” over “M” in the field to the right of Winged Victory. This is one of 8 non-USA coins I acquired for this set pre-graded in a PCGS holder.
2010-Mo Mexico ¼ Oz Gold Libertad PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This perfectly rendered pure gold bullion gem features Angel Libertad, or Winged Victory on a crowned pedestal, with the mountains and Mexico City in the background. Built in 1910 the statue commemorates the centennial of Mexico's War of Independence. This quarter-ounce golden proof-strike could satisfy both the "Angel" and "Winged Victory" slots of this series with 1,000 proof specimens this year. The Libertad is struck each year in silver from one ounce up to one kilogram, and in gold from 1/20th ounce up to one ounce. “Mo” is the mint mark for Mexico rendered as the “o” over “M” in the field to the right of Winged Victory. This is one of 8 non-USA coins I acquired for this set pre-graded in a PCGS holder.
2010-Mo Mexico ¼ Oz Gold Libertad PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This perfectly rendered pure gold bullion gem features Angel Libertad, or Winged Victory on a crowned pedestal, with the mountains and Mexico City in the background. Built in 1910 the statue commemorates the centennial of Mexico's War of Independence. This quarter-ounce golden proof-strike could satisfy both the "Angel" and "Winged Victory" slots of this series with 1,000 proof specimens this year. The Libertad is struck each year in silver from one ounce up to one kilogram, and in gold from 1/20th ounce up to one ounce. “Mo” is the mint mark for Mexico rendered as the “o” over “M” in the field to the right of Winged Victory. This is one of 8 non-USA coins I acquired for this set pre-graded in a PCGS holder.
1966 Monaco 10 Franc Grace/Rainier MS66 { PCGS-5 }. Superimposed profiled busts of the couple commemorate their 10th anniversary. This fairy-tale couple is captured in a mint-state gem duplicating the obverse for the 200 Franc gold commemorative of their wedding anniversary. Clean surfaces on both sides, with the coat of arms for Monaco on the backside.
1966 Monaco 10 Franc Grace/Rainier MS66 { PCGS-5 }. Superimposed profiled busts of the couple commemorate their 10th anniversary. This fairy-tale couple is captured in a mint-state gem duplicating the obverse for the 200 Franc gold commemorative of their wedding anniversary. Clean surfaces on both sides, with the coat of arms for Monaco on the backside.
1966 Monaco 10 Franc Grace/Rainier MS66 { PCGS-5 }. Superimposed profiled busts of the couple commemorate their 10th anniversary. This fairy-tale couple is captured in a mint-state gem duplicating the obverse for the 200 Franc gold commemorative of their wedding anniversary. Clean surfaces on both sides, with the coat of arms for Monaco on the backside.
2022 Mongolia Silver High-Relief 1000 Tögrög Colorized Mother Teresa { FDOI } PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. This beautiful perfect silver gem is dedicated to the Angel of Mercy, a woman who helped many poor people featuring an incredible high-relief image of Mother Teresa with her austere blue-trimmed white sari. The subtle soft coloring of the blue in the sari contrasts with the chiseled determination of Mother Teresa’s facial features and piercing eyes brought to a lifelike presence through the smart-minting technology employed to create this magnificent coin. On the flipside of the coin is the Mongolian Coat of Arms. Mintage was limited to 1,000 pieces. This masterpiece is a First Day of Issue. This is one of 8 non-USA coins I acquired for this set pre-graded in a PCGS holder.
2022 Mongolia Silver High-Relief 1000 Tögrög Colorized Mother Teresa { FDOI } PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. This beautiful perfect silver gem is dedicated to the Angel of Mercy, a woman who helped many poor people featuring an incredible high-relief image of Mother Teresa with her austere blue-trimmed white sari. The subtle soft coloring of the blue in the sari contrasts with the chiseled determination of Mother Teresa’s facial features and piercing eyes brought to a lifelike presence through the smart-minting technology employed to create this magnificent coin. On the flipside of the coin is the Mongolian Coat of Arms. Mintage was limited to 1,000 pieces. This masterpiece is a First Day of Issue. This is one of 8 non-USA coins I acquired for this set pre-graded in a PCGS holder.
2006 Mozambique 1 Metical. This is the ONLY coin design that is allowed in this generic slot. I think the 2019 USA $1 Sacagawea "Indians in Space" also qualifies for the "Young Woman Writing" slot. There was much debate behind the scenes. Then it came down: "NO". I was told I could put it in the "Sacagawea" slot. That's not where I want to put it, and it is after all my coin. And to emphasize this point, all of the Sacagawea dollars from the Native American series were removed from the "Native Female" slots for all registry sets. They now can only go in "Sacagawea" slots. Let me know what you think; and let them know too! I think each should be allowed to decide which slot to put our coins in when they qualify for more than one. By their reasoning, all British Commonwealth coins today should only go in the QE2 slot; or is the intent to keep the Indians on the Reservation? By the way, the young woman on this coin (Mary Golda Ross) has quite a story from the Cherokee Nation, earned degrees in Mathematics, dreamed of space travel, became an engineer when women didn't pursue this field, worked on Gemini and Apollo programs and lived to nearly 100, long enough to see a man from the Chickasaw Nation walk in space at the ISS (upper right edge of coin).
2006 Mozambique 1 Metical. This is the ONLY coin design that is allowed in this generic slot. I think the 2019 USA $1 Sacagawea "Indians in Space" also qualifies for the "Young Woman Writing" slot. There was much debate behind the scenes. Then it came down: "NO". I was told I could put it in the "Sacagawea" slot. That's not where I want to put it, and it is after all my coin. And to emphasize this point, all of the Sacagawea dollars from the Native American series were removed from the "Native Female" slots for all registry sets. They now can only go in "Sacagawea" slots. Let me know what you think; and let them know too! I think each should be allowed to decide which slot to put our coins in when they qualify for more than one. By their reasoning, all British Commonwealth coins today should only go in the QE2 slot; or is the intent to keep the Indians on the Reservation? By the way, the young woman on this coin (Mary Golda Ross) has quite a story from the Cherokee Nation, earned degrees in Mathematics, dreamed of space travel, became an engineer when women didn't pursue this field, worked on Gemini and Apollo programs and lived to nearly 100, long enough to see a man from the Chickasaw Nation walk in space at the ISS (upper right edge of coin).
2006 Mozambique 1 Metical. This is the ONLY coin design that is allowed in this generic slot. I think the 2019 USA $1 Sacagawea "Indians in Space" also qualifies for the "Young Woman Writing" slot. There was much debate behind the scenes. Then it came down: "NO". I was told I could put it in the "Sacagawea" slot. That's not where I want to put it, and it is after all my coin. And to emphasize this point, all of the Sacagawea dollars from the Native American series were removed from the "Native Female" slots for all registry sets. They now can only go in "Sacagawea" slots. Let me know what you think; and let them know too! I think each should be allowed to decide which slot to put our coins in when they qualify for more than one. By their reasoning, all British Commonwealth coins today should only go in the QE2 slot; or is the intent to keep the Indians on the Reservation? By the way, the young woman on this coin (Mary Golda Ross) has quite a story from the Cherokee Nation, earned degrees in Mathematics, dreamed of space travel, became an engineer when women didn't pursue this field, worked on Gemini and Apollo programs and lived to nearly 100, long enough to see a man from the Chickasaw Nation walk in space at the ISS (upper right edge of coin).
2006 Mozambique 1 Metical. This is the ONLY coin design that is allowed in this generic slot. I think the 2019 USA $1 Sacagawea "Indians in Space" also qualifies for the "Young Woman Writing" slot. There was much debate behind the scenes. Then it came down: "NO". I was told I could put it in the "Sacagawea" slot. That's not where I want to put it, and it is after all my coin. And to emphasize this point, all of the Sacagawea dollars from the Native American series were removed from the "Native Female" slots for all registry sets. They now can only go in "Sacagawea" slots. Let me know what you think; and let them know too! I think each should be allowed to decide which slot to put our coins in when they qualify for more than one. By their reasoning, all British Commonwealth coins today should only go in the QE2 slot; or is the intent to keep the Indians on the Reservation? By the way, the young woman on this coin (Mary Golda Ross) has quite a story from the Cherokee Nation, earned degrees in Mathematics, dreamed of space travel, became an engineer when women didn't pursue this field, worked on Gemini and Apollo programs and lived to nearly 100, long enough to see a man from the Chickasaw Nation walk in space at the ISS (upper right edge of coin).
2006 Mozambique 1 Metical. This is the ONLY coin design that is allowed in this generic slot. I think the 2019 USA $1 Sacagawea "Indians in Space" also qualifies for the "Young Woman Writing" slot. There was much debate behind the scenes. Then it came down: "NO". I was told I could put it in the "Sacagawea" slot. That's not where I want to put it, and it is after all my coin. And to emphasize this point, all of the Sacagawea dollars from the Native American series were removed from the "Native Female" slots for all registry sets. They now can only go in "Sacagawea" slots. Let me know what you think; and let them know too! I think each should be allowed to decide which slot to put our coins in when they qualify for more than one. By their reasoning, all British Commonwealth coins today should only go in the QE2 slot; or is the intent to keep the Indians on the Reservation? By the way, the young woman on this coin (Mary Golda Ross) has quite a story from the Cherokee Nation, earned degrees in Mathematics, dreamed of space travel, became an engineer when women didn't pursue this field, worked on Gemini and Apollo programs and lived to nearly 100, long enough to see a man from the Chickasaw Nation walk in space at the ISS (upper right edge of coin).
2006 Mozambique 1 Metical. This is the ONLY coin design that is allowed in this generic slot. I think the 2019 USA $1 Sacagawea "Indians in Space" also qualifies for the "Young Woman Writing" slot. There was much debate behind the scenes. Then it came down: "NO". I was told I could put it in the "Sacagawea" slot. That's not where I want to put it, and it is after all my coin. And to emphasize this point, all of the Sacagawea dollars from the Native American series were removed from the "Native Female" slots for all registry sets. They now can only go in "Sacagawea" slots. Let me know what you think; and let them know too! I think each should be allowed to decide which slot to put our coins in when they qualify for more than one. By their reasoning, all British Commonwealth coins today should only go in the QE2 slot; or is the intent to keep the Indians on the Reservation? By the way, the young woman on this coin (Mary Golda Ross) has quite a story from the Cherokee Nation, earned degrees in Mathematics, dreamed of space travel, became an engineer when women didn't pursue this field, worked on Gemini and Apollo programs and lived to nearly 100, long enough to see a man from the Chickasaw Nation walk in space at the ISS (upper right edge of coin).
2015 Mozambique 200 Metical Young Woman Writing PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This silver proof provides a new denomination depicting a young woman writing, rendered with nice frosting and mirrors to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Metical. The young woman is writing in a book over deeply mirrored fields. On the reverse the Mozambique Coat of Arms with a crossed hoe and AK-47 juxtaposed over a book makes a telling social statement. The 1 Metical is the coin featured in Ron Guth's book; but this higher denomination silver medium offers the possibility of finding perfection. This Top-Pop gem has succeeded in that.
2015 Mozambique 200 Metical Young Woman Writing PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This silver proof provides a new denomination depicting a young woman writing, rendered with nice frosting and mirrors to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Metical. The young woman is writing in a book over deeply mirrored fields. On the reverse the Mozambique Coat of Arms with a crossed hoe and AK-47 juxtaposed over a book makes a telling social statement. The 1 Metical is the coin featured in Ron Guth's book; but this higher denomination silver medium offers the possibility of finding perfection. This Top-Pop gem has succeeded in that.
2015 Mozambique 200 Metical Young Woman Writing PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This silver proof provides a new denomination depicting a young woman writing, rendered with nice frosting and mirrors to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Metical. The young woman is writing in a book over deeply mirrored fields. On the reverse the Mozambique Coat of Arms with a crossed hoe and AK-47 juxtaposed over a book makes a telling social statement. The 1 Metical is the coin featured in Ron Guth's book; but this higher denomination silver medium offers the possibility of finding perfection. This Top-Pop gem has succeeded in that.
2009 Nauru $1 Guardian Angel PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This silver-plated copper coin with 7 Swarovski crystals inlaid in the angel's hair was a rush-to-fill the angel slot when numerous problems with other avenues began to go awry. It all worked out in the end.
2009 Nauru $1 Guardian Angel PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This silver-plated copper coin with 7 Swarovski crystals inlaid in the angel's hair was a rush-to-fill the angel slot when numerous problems with other avenues began to go awry. It all worked out in the end.
2009 Nauru $1 Guardian Angel PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This silver-plated copper coin with 7 Swarovski crystals inlaid in the angel's hair was a rush-to-fill the angel slot when numerous problems with other avenues began to go awry. It all worked out in the end.
1976-FM Antilles 25 Gulden USA Bicentennial Juliana PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Queen Juliana is featured in profile in a well-struck flawless gem commemorating the 200th birthday of the USA. The reverse shows the warship Andrew Doria, the Anglicized name for the Italian admiral Andrea Doria, and the first US warship to receive a salute by a foreign power by the Dutch following its exploits in the Dutch West Indies during The War of Independence. The Queen presents a stoic highly frosted cameo presence framed perfectly by jet-black mirrors. But it is the large cameo of Queen Juliana in perfect cameo-relief engulfed by deep multiply reflective mirrors that captures the eye. This coin was minted by The Franklin Mint as denoted by the "F-on-M" mintmark at the 6 o'clock position on the reverse, next to the rim. Not surprisingly, this coin reflects the superb mirror/frosting contrast and quality for this mint at the time.
1976-FM Antilles 25 Gulden USA Bicentennial Juliana PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Queen Juliana is featured in profile in a well-struck flawless gem commemorating the 200th birthday of the USA. The reverse shows the warship Andrew Doria, the Anglicized name for the Italian admiral Andrea Doria, and the first US warship to receive a salute by a foreign power by the Dutch following its exploits in the Dutch West Indies during The War of Independence. The Queen presents a stoic highly frosted cameo presence framed perfectly by jet-black mirrors. But it is the large cameo of Queen Juliana in perfect cameo-relief engulfed by deep multiply reflective mirrors that captures the eye. This coin was minted by The Franklin Mint as denoted by the "F-on-M" mintmark at the 6 o'clock position on the reverse, next to the rim. Not surprisingly, this coin reflects the superb mirror/frosting contrast and quality for this mint at the time.
1976-FM Antilles 25 Gulden USA Bicentennial Juliana PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Queen Juliana is featured in profile in a well-struck flawless gem commemorating the 200th birthday of the USA. The reverse shows the warship Andrew Doria, the Anglicized name for the Italian admiral Andrea Doria, and the first US warship to receive a salute by a foreign power by the Dutch following its exploits in the Dutch West Indies during The War of Independence. The Queen presents a stoic highly frosted cameo presence framed perfectly by jet-black mirrors. But it is the large cameo of Queen Juliana in perfect cameo-relief engulfed by deep multiply reflective mirrors that captures the eye. This coin was minted by The Franklin Mint as denoted by the "F-on-M" mintmark at the 6 o'clock position on the reverse, next to the rim. Not surprisingly, this coin reflects the superb mirror/frosting contrast and quality for this mint at the time.
