Moneta's Temple and Gallery

Tunisia - 100 Francs 1930

Moneta — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 13:13:09 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: TUNISIA: Ahmad Pasha Bey, 1929-1942, AV 100 francs, 1930//AH1349, KM-257, mintage of only 3,000 pieces, a lovely example! Another gorgeous design by Lucien Georges Bazor. First year of issue (1930 - 1937). 1930, 1933, 1935 had 3k struck each year, intervening years had 33 or 133 struck. Monnaie de Paris (torch) mint. NGC graded MS66, S, ex Choudhury Collection. Steve Album Auction 44, Lot 1541 (Sep '22) $480 +S/H.

Liberia - 25 Cents 1896

Moneta — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:15:53 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Obverse: Liberty Head laureate left over star; Lettering: REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA ★ H Reverse: Value and date within wreath. Lettering: 25 CENTS 1896. Mint: H (Heaton's Mint, Birmingham, United Kingdom)

Ghana - 20 Cedis 1995 Cowrie Shell

Moneta — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:59:39 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: The still remember, not that long ago, when cowries were used as small change around large areas of Africa and elsewhere.

Gabon - 100 Francs 1975 ESSAI

Moneta — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:53:34 -0800

by: Moneta

Central African Republic - 500 Francs Essai 1976 B

Moneta — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:47:50 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Much better in hand.

Liberia - 50 Cents 1906

Moneta — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 12:42:00 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Miss Liberty

Zambia - 1000 Kwacha - 2000 Man of the Moon

Moneta — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 12:34:01 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Combining the theme of the Millennium and the USA's Apollo XI mission to the moon, July 1969.

Seychelles Islands - Rupee 1976 Triton shell

Moneta — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 12:05:43 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Portrait of James Mancham, first president of the Republic of Seychelles, to the right, legend above. REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES; engraver: Michael Rizzello Reverse: Charonia tritonis, triton conch, legend above, denomination below. INDEPENDENCE 1976; 1 RUPEE; engraver: Suzanne Danielli

Comoro Islands - Coelacanth Fish - 5 Fr. 1992

Moneta — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 11:59:18 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: The famous archaic 'prehistoric' fish that captured my childhood imagination when it was confirmed.

Egypt - 1 Pound 2005 King Tut Mask

Moneta — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:05:28 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: 1 Pound non-magnetic type. Arab Republic of Egypt; 1426 2005; appears to to be the course reeding type that is common.

Egypt - 5 Qirsh 1984 Pyramids

Moneta — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:01:16 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: A nice view of the Pyramids of Giza.

Somalia - 1 Centesimo 1950

Moneta — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 12:24:18 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: The area of Somalia became strategically important after the completion of the Suez Canal in 1869. It's located on the "Horn" of Africa in the northeast. Britain declared it a protectorate in 1888 but he Sultan of Zanzibar sold it to Italy in 1895. Britain regained control again in 1941, during the occupation of northern Africa in 1941. It was returned to Italy as a UN Trusteeship in 1950. This is when this one year type coin featuring the head of an elephant was struck in Rome. My interest in it is that it was designed by the famous Romagnoli who designed so many wonderful coins of Italy. This coin, being the lowest denomination, has the second lowest mintage at 4 M.

Egypt - 1 Pound 1955 Chariot

Moneta — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 13:59:37 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: This is a commemorative Revolution issue, not issued for circulation but in a denomination of 100 Piastres or 1 Pound Egyptian. Issued on the 3rd Anniversary of the 1952 Revolution, the 1957 issue celebrates the 5th year. The obverse features an ancient Egyptian war chariot with Pharaoh Ramses II shooting a bow. Lettering: ثورة ٢٣ يوليه ١٩٥٢ Translation: Revolution July 23 of 1952 Reverse: Vulture wings and cobra heads (symbols of Ancient Egypt) flanking the disk of the sun (God Amun Ra) Lettering: جمهورية مصر جينه واحد ١٣٧٤ - ١٩٥٥ Translation: Republic of Egypt One Pound 1955 - 1374 These iconic issues were first struck in 1955 and again in 1957. This 1955 issue had 16,000 struck and it's a very desirable coin. It was struck in yellow and red gold. I've never seen one that looked reddish, and at 10k struck, the 1957 is less seldom seen.

Liberia 20 Dollars 2001 - 1st Man on the Moon

Moneta — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:35:33 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Part of a long commemorative series, This one depicting a scene fro the Apollo XI Moon Landing in 1969. Proof silver with 20 k minted, no BU's were struck.

Union of South Africa 1954 £1

numismatist6 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:54:25 -0700

by: numismatist6

Description: The Union was formed in 1910 the Cape Colony, Natal Colony, Transvaal, and Orange River Colony. It included the territories that were formerly a part of the ZAR and the Orange Free State. It was superseded by the founding of the Republic in 1961.

Union of South Africa 1954 £½

numismatist6 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:52:32 -0700

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numismatist6 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:49:58 -0700

Union of South Africa 1925 £½

numismatist6 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:48:42 -0700

Union of South Africa 1925 £1

numismatist6 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:42:58 -0700

Union of South Africa 1925 £½

numismatist6 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:38:00 -0700

Griqualand ca1920 2/- Token Strachan and Co

numismatist6 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:27:03 -0700

by: numismatist6

Description: These tokens were used in East Griqualand (later the Transkei homeland) until 1932. This example is of the "New" variety, the last of the series. All of the tokens were holed at 12 o'clock. "The Strachan & Co tokens were minted in Europe, and first issued in 1874. The most sought after and best researched South African trade token. There are only 60 full sets known to exist in the world. Over 20,000 coins were counted in 1980 when research on these tokens was first undertaken in Umzimkulu by Scott Balson."

ZAR 1892 5/- Single shaft

numismatist6 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 08:48:52 -0700

by: numismatist6

Description: ZAR (Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek, aka Transvaal) was one of the Boer republics that were later forcibility incorporated into the Union of South Africa. ZAR issued coins in denominations of 1d, 3d. 6g. 1/-, 2/-, 2/6d, 5 /-, £½, and £1 (the 1d in bronze, the other up tp 5/- in silver, and the latter two in gold). Coinage was minted from 1892 to 1900

ZAR 1900 £1

numismatist6 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 08:42:10 -0700

ZAR 1894 £½

numismatist6 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 08:37:59 -0700

ZAR 1893 3d

numismatist6 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 08:33:04 -0700

ZAR 1894 1/-

numismatist6 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 08:29:22 -0700

ZAR 1893 6d

numismatist6 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 08:22:36 -0700

Eritrea 1918 1 Tallero

numismatist6 — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 10:35:17 -0700

by: numismatist6

Description: This one tallero coin was issued in 1918 to compete with the widely accepted Maria Theresia Thaler that circulated in Africa and the Near East.

Congo Free State 1888 1 centime

numismatist6 — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 08:28:28 -0700

by: numismatist6

Description: The Congo Free State was the personal property of King Leopold II of Belgium until 1908 when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Belgium. The Free State issued coins in denominations of 1 centime, 2 centimes, 5 centimes, 10 centimes, 50 centimes, 1 Franc, 2 Francs, and 5 Francs. Most are quite common though their mintages are relatively small. This 1 centime is a two year type coin with a total mintage released at 55,000.

Liberia - AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY, ACS: CH8

Moneta — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 15:55:30 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: There are only four (4) of this variety known. Tentatively cataloged in the Colver and Harley system as KM# Tn2 CH-8 (unlisted as yet) variety. It's place in the variety set was cataloged as 1-D in the ANS, American Numismatic Society site, by Cox. These varieties are best described in Randy Snyder's article in "Penny-Wise" Vo. 40, No. 5 (Sep 2006). As a 1-D variety it is described as Obverse: Small ship, 13 palm leaves, 15 sun rays, '1' in date is to the left of the tree trunk. Bush top at water line. Palms 7th leaf tip is between lower serif of 'I' and 'B.' Reverse: Wide Spaced 'A. D.,' tiny center dot & extra period shows on early strikes. All show boldly re-punched tops of 'FOUND,' tops of 'ON,' and bottom of 1st 'O' in Colonization. Date: Second '1' of 1816 is left of upright of 'D' (of A.D.). This completes my collection of all known varieties of this iconic and historical token. Besides the Randy Snyder article, and here in the Moneta Museum, all of these varieties are illustrated and described no where else. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: Major research on the LIBERIA/USA series: Here are links to articles about the ACS tokens and the Belleville mint, (including a copy of Colver & Harley): LIBERIAN CENT of 1833 - Colver & Harley: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/THE%20LIBERIA%20ONE%20CENT%20OF%201833%20-%20Colver%20&%20Harley.pdf American Colonization Society - Rachootin: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/American%20Colonization%20Society%20-%20Rachootin.pdf The Belleville N.J. Mint of Gibbs - Jacobs: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Belleville%20Mint%20-%20Jacobs.pdf Foreign Coins Struck at the USA Mint (Liberia) - Ziebart: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Foreign%20Coins%20Struck%20at%20the%20US%20Mint%20-%20Ziebarth%20on%20Liberia.pdf ACS Cent of Liberia - Randy Snyder: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/ACS%20Liberia%20Cent_Randy%20Snyder.pdf Abolitionist Tokens & William Garrison - Rachootin: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Abolitionist%20Tokens%20&%20William%20Garrison%20-%20Rachootin.pdf The First Coinage of Liberia - Dalzell https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/First%20Coinage%20for%20Liberia_AJN%20B%20Dalzell.pdf Here is a video presented by Ron Guth and linked from the Newman Numismatic Portal: https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/587920

West African States - 500 Francs 1972

Moneta — Sat, 19 Oct 2019 16:29:51 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: These are commonly seen in BU with 100k struck, this example is listed as prooflike in KM with 2000 struck, but the slab shows this unusual design as a proof 66. 10th Anniversary of the West African Monetary Union. The fish is actually a gold weight in West Africa and it's a symbol for prosperity known as a "Taku." The seven shields on the reverse represent the 7 States of West Africa.

Niger - 10 Francs, 1968 - Lion

Moneta — Sat, 19 Oct 2019 16:15:38 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: This is an example of KM# 8.1 with sharp details and raised rim. A gorgeous rendition of a Lion and only 1000 struck. The other type has dull details and the rim is gone, but that coin is larger.

Chad - John F. Kennedy & Moon Landing - 1970

Moneta — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 15:29:47 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Proof J.F. Kennedy & Moon Landing piece that was struck at the Brussels mint in 1970 for the 10th Anniversary of Independence from France. Please comment otherwise, but I believe this should also be considered in the Space/Apollo Moon Landing theme of coins. Of course Kennedy initiated the effort "To land a man on the moon..." and this scarce piece shows the moon with the Command Vehicle in orbit. Chad is a land locked country with a varied terrain and around 200 different cultural heritages. The JFK piece has the same reverse as the others, featuring a bold view of the continent of Africa where Chad is outlined in the central area of the Sahara desert. This 300 Francs coin has a mintage of only 504 struck, all in proof. A set was issued featuring Martin Luther King and the two Kennedy brothers, all three were assassinated. Robert Francis Kennedy (November 20, 1925 – June 6, 1968) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 64th United States Attorney General from January 1961 to September 1964, and as a U.S. Senator from New York from January 1965 until his assassination in June 1968. Kennedy, like his brothers John and Edward, was a prominent member of the Democratic Party and has come to be viewed by some historians as an icon of modern American liberalism. On May 25, 1961 Kennedy announced the goal of going to the moon in a speech titled "Special Message to the Congress on Urgent National Needs": ".. I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth. No single space project in this period will be more impressive to mankind, or more important for the long-range exploration of space; and none will be so difficult or expensive to accomplish." [wikipedia]

Chad - Martin Luther King Jr. - 1970

Moneta — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 15:18:59 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Proof Martin Luther King Jr. piece that was struck at the Brussels mint in 1970 for the 10th Anniversary of Independence from France. Doing a quick review of KM, I believe this is the best portrait of Dr. King on regular coinage and is by far the lowest mintage. Chad is a land locked country with a varied terrain and around 200 different cultural heritages. The MLK piece has the same reverse as the other featuring a bold view of the continent of Africa where Chad is outlined in the central area of the Sahara desert. This 200 Francs coin has a mintage at 952 struck, all in proof. A set was issued featuring MLK and the two Kennedy brothers, all three were assassinated. Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. Born in Atlanta, King is best known for advancing civil rights through nonviolence and civil disobedience, tactics his Christian beliefs and the nonviolent activism of Mahatma Gandhi helped inspire. [wikipedia]

Chad - 200 Francs 1970 - Abdel Nasser

Moneta — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 15:10:53 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Gamal Abdel Nasser Hussein was the 2nd President of Egypt and served from 1954 to his death in 1970. Proof Nasser piece that was struck at the Brussels mint in 1970 for the 10th Anniversary of Independence from France but also may be a tribute to his death. Chad is a land locked country with a varied terrain and around 200 different cultural heritages. The Nasser piece has the same reverse as the others, featuring a bold view of the continent of Africa where Chad is outlined in the central area of the Sahara desert. This 200 Francs coin has a mintage at 435 struck, the lowest of the 1970 series, all in proof.

Chad - 200 Francs - Charles de Gaulle

Moneta — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 15:04:13 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Proof Charles De Gaulle piece that was struck at the Brussels mint in 1970 for the 10th Anniversary of Independence from France, he died in 1970. Chad is a land locked country with a varied terrain and around 200 different cultural heritages. The de Gaulle piece has the same reverse as the other featuring a bold view of the continent of Africa where Chad is outlined in the central area of the Sahara desert. This 200 Francs coin has a mintage at 442 struck, all in proof. Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle: November 1890 – November 1970); was a French army officer and statesman who led the French Resistance against Nazi Germany in World War II and chaired the Provisional Government of the French Republic from 1944 to 1946 in order to reestablish democracy in France. In 1958, he came out of retirement when appointed President of the Council of Ministers by President René Coty. He was asked to rewrite the Constitution of France and founded the Fifth Republic after approval by referendum. He was elected President of the French Republic later that year, a position he was reelected to in 1965 and held until his resignation in 1969. He was the dominant figure of France during the early part of the Cold War era; his memory continues to influence French politics. [wikipedia]

Chad - 100 Francs - Robert Kennedy

Moneta — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 14:56:22 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Proof Robert F. Kennedy piece that was struck at the Brussels mint in 1970 for the 10th Anniversary of Independence from France. Chad is a land locked country with a varied terrain and around 200 different cultural heritages. A set was issued featuring MLK and the two Kennedy brothers, all three were assassinated. This 100 Francs coin has the largest mintage at 975 struck, all in proof. This RFK piece has the same reverse as the others, featuring a bold view of the continent of Africa where Chad is outlined in the central area of the Sahara desert. Robert Francis Kennedy (November 1925 – June 1968) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 64th United States Attorney General from January 1961 to September 1964, and as a U.S. Senator from New York from January 1965 until his assassination in June 1968. Kennedy, like his brothers John and Edward, was a prominent member of the Democratic Party and has come to be viewed by some historians as an icon of modern American liberalism. [wikipedia]

Liberia - Y2K Millennium 20 Dollars

Moneta — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:52:28 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: SCWC (KM) lists this as a year 2000 issue, but I suspect in should be 1999 as seen on the obverse. Naturally, it's celebrating the Millennium with various symbols including a prominent Y2K, a big scare for all computers which never materialized. The seated Liberty design was used in a series of coins from Liberia, not too well rendered in my opinion. These are not so common with only 2000 struck and they're an even ounce of pure silver.

Algeria under France - WWII Allied issue

Moneta — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:35:46 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: The title says all I know, it's supposed to be a Allied Forces issue of France in 1944. These are commonly available in much better shape but without these wonderful colors. If you know more, such as a catalog reference, please let me know more so I can include it here. Soldiers involved in the landing of Provence received these coins, which circulated in the south of France and Algeria. This unofficial coin was regulated by the Minister of Finance on June 25, 1945.

Equatorial Guinea - World Bank

Moneta — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:29:41 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Twenty five Pesetas featuring a celebration of the World Bank (Banco Mundial). "Banco International De Reconstruccion Y Fomento" which translates to: International Bank of Reconstruction and Development. This coin is nearly flawless in hand with a nice even rose gold tone, photo is hideous. Only 2475 struck.

Tunisia - 20 Francs 1934

Moneta — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 17:30:07 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: A 20 Francs issue of Amad Pasha Bey

Uganda - Millennium

Moneta — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 17:27:06 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Pythagoras and his Triangle formula make it onto Uganda's Millennium contribution. How many people in Uganda have one of these? 10,000 Struck; 45.2" x 25.2"

silverkrandrv

stretrader99z — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 13:07:13 -0700

by: stretrader99z

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stretrader99z — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 13:07:13 -0700

by: stretrader99z

2017 South Africa 1 oz Silver Krugerrand Premium Uncirculated Coin PCGS SP6

stretrader99z — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 13:05:09 -0700

by: stretrader99z

Description: 2017 is the 50th anniversary of the Krugerrand series of coins from South Africa. Many are familiar with this series, but did you know that they were actually the first modern bullion coins? Before the existence of any other bullion coins such as the American Eagles or Canadian Maples, it was Gold Krugerrands drawing the eye of the world since 1967. The South African Mint has marked this milestone by offering Silver Krugerrands for the very first time! This coin is made of .999 fine silver and weighs 1 Troy oz. The mintage limit for this version was set at 1,000,000 pieces. Many of the 2017 Silver Krugerrands have been submitted to third-party services for grading and encapsulation. The coin offered here has an exclusive label which makes it stand out among others like it. This specimen has a Krugerrand themed UV Reveal label. While the Krugerrand theme is visible under any lighting, UV light will reveal additional details on both the front and back! When you purchase this coin you will receive a UV light to go with it. Only 1,000 of these unique labels were made. https://www.moderncoinmart.com/2017-south-africa-1-oz-silver-krugerrand-pcgs-sp69-1-of-1-000-exclusive-krugerrand-uv-reveal-label.html?

2017 South Africa 1 oz Silver Krugerrand Premium Uncirculated Coin PCGS SP6

stretrader99z — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 13:05:09 -0700

British West Africa - 1 Shilling 1913

Moneta — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 14:50:07 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Issued under George V in 1913, this nice lusterous Shilling features the palm tree seen on many coins around the world. KM# 12

British West Africa

Moneta — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 14:05:50 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: The largest part of the various regions grouped together, then known as British West Africa, is now Nigeria. This is a 1/10 Penny issued in 1944, CN KM# 20.

Belgian Congo 1 Centime 1910

Moneta — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 15:45:14 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Belgian Congo Colony,1 Cent, 1910. 2 M minted.

Belgian Congo - 2 Franc 1943, Elephant

Moneta — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 15:05:29 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Better in hand but uncirculated. Hexagonal version.