Moneta's Temple and Gallery

France - Caisse Bonne Foi 3 Sols 1791

Moneta — Fri, 03 May 2024 14:22:09 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: A rare and uncirculated token issue of the French Revolutionary period of L'AN III (1791). Issued by the Caisse de Bonne Foi and the scarcer of the two general types struck. The lesser valued type, with the helmeted portrait of Minerva, can also be seen here in the Moneta Museum at this:

Rome - Legion X Fretensis Counterstamps (x2)

Moneta — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 14:06:03 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: The price of these Judean (Syria) Legionary counterstamps is high in the market but I try to acquire all Legion X Frentensis material that I can find. Countermarks were applied in the late 1st C. A.D. OB: Bust in oval countermark. Rev: galley in rectangular countermark on a Judea Capta bronze (?). For this exact type (perhaps this one) see Hendin # 6644. For the suspected host coin see Hendin 6472-4. Countermarks are VF on a fair host. The host may be a Judea Capta series coin of Vespasian from the mint of Caesarea Maritima, H#6472. It's ~ 22mm at 3.59 g.

Mexico - 50 Pesos 1947 Matte Restrike

Moneta — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:18:13 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: MEXICO. 50 Pesos Restrike, "1947". Mexico City Mint. NGC MS-69. Fr-172R; KM-481. AGW: 1.2057 oz. Restrike issue from new dies. A nearly flawless example of this iconic large gold type with velvety surfaces and an enticing rich golden color. During 1949-1972 a total of 3,975,654 pieces, most likely dated 1947, were restruck an an additional 473,900 pieces dated 1947 were restruck during 2000-2017. In 1996 matte restrikes were produced. NGC: 48 graded MS 69; twelve higher.

Mexico - 50 Pesos 1947 Matte Restrike

Moneta — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:18:13 -0800

France - 5 Centimes Rejuvenation Fountain LAn 2

Moneta — Mon, 22 May 2023 15:29:49 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: I believe this is an early French Revolution trial piece of 1791. I'm still looking for the detailed description of this coin. The Egyptian fountain statue emit the waters of restoration and a gentleman helps the poor citizen to drink of the essence of rejuvenation. More to follow. Stacks Bowers sale of May '23. These are rare but occasionally obtainable. PCGS AU cleaned.

Czechoslovakia - 1 Koruna 1929

Moneta — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:31:03 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: This is a companion to the 1938 I also have posted here. That one has such an unusual color for the same CN (copper - nickel) piece that this one is. It also fits into my special series on National Folk Maidens and/or Ceres (Demeter) theme coins. 5 M struck for this year.

Italy - Roman Republic Scudo 1799

Moneta — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:37:22 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Roman Republic (1798 - 1799), one of the new and short lived republics established as a result of the French Revolutionary War period. Latin legend, OB: REPVBLICA ROMANA; Rx: SCVDO ROMANO. Engraver was Tommaso Mercandetti with his name appearing as T. MERCANDETTI on the under ground field in exergue.

Yemen - 2 Rials 1969 Moon Landing of Apollo XI

Moneta — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:58:17 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Coat of arms of the Yemen Arab Republic, the nominal worth, date and the countries name in arabic and western style. Obverse Lettering: الجمهورية العربية اليمنية ٢ ريالان 2R 1969-١٩٦٩ YEMEN ARAB REPUBLIC Reverse: Depiction of the moon landing of Apollo II Lettering: APOLLO 11 20 JULY 1969 Numista makes a thing about these concerning the number of stars ( 6 or 7) but the real difference is the style of the engraving, thinner letters. rim dots, etc.. Perhaps the 7 star variety described by Numista doesn't exist, it's not described in KM.

Yemen - 2 Rials 1969 Saturn V; variety 2.2

Moneta — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:48:02 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Moon landing with Saturn V Rocket (Restrike) االجمهورية العربية اليمنية ٢ ريالان 2R 1969-١٩٦٩ YEMEN ARAB REPUBLIC; Reverse Lettering: APOLLO 11 16 JULY 1969 اﭗولو ١١ ١٦ يوليو ١٩٦٩ 1000 struck

Yemen - 2 Rials 1969 Apollo 11 & Saturn V

Moneta — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:41:25 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Moon landing of Apollo XI with Saturn V Rocket Obverse Lettering: الجمهورية العربية اليمنية ٢ ريالان 2R 1969-١٩٦٩ YEMEN ARAB REPUBLIC Reverse Lettering: APOLLO 11 16 JULY 1969 اﭗولو ١١ ١٦ يوليو ١٩٦٩ Edge ESTRIADO VERTICAL FINO

Fujairah - 10 Riyals 1969 Apollo XI

Moneta — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:05:53 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Apollo 11 was the first spaceflight that landed humans on the Moon. Mission commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin landed the lunar module Eagle on July 20, 1969, at 20:18 UTC. Armstrong became the first to step onto the lunar surface six hours later on July 21 at 02:56:15 UTC; Aldrin joined him about 20 minutes later. They spent about two and a quarter hours together outside the spacecraft, and collected 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) of lunar material for return to Earth. Michael Collins piloted the command module Columbia alone in lunar orbit while they were on the Moon's surface. Armstrong and Aldrin spent just under a day on the lunar surface before rendezvousing with Columbia in lunar orbit.

Fujairah - 10 Riyals 1970 Apollo XII

Moneta — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:02:30 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Apollo 12 was the sixth manned flight in the United States Apollo program and the second to land on the Moon (an H type mission). It was launched on November 14, 1969, from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, four months after Apollo 11. Mission commander Charles "Pete" Conrad and Lunar Module Pilot Alan L. Bean performed just over one day and seven hours of lunar surface activity while Command Module Pilot Richard F. Gordon remained in lunar orbit. The landing site for the mission was located in the southeastern portion of the Ocean of Storms. Unlike the first landing on Apollo 11, Conrad and Bean achieved a precise landing at their expected location, the site of the Surveyor 3 unmanned probe, which had landed on April 20, 1967. They carried the first color television camera to the lunar surface on an Apollo flight, but transmission was lost after Bean accidentally destroyed the camera by pointing it at the Sun. On one of two moonwalks, they visited the Surveyor and removed some parts for return to Earth. The mission ended on November 24 with a successful splashdown. 15 K struck.

Fujairah - 10 Riyals Apollo XIII

Moneta — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:59:18 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Apollo 13 was the seventh manned mission in the American Apollo space program and the third intended to land on the Moon. The craft was launched on April 11, 1970, at 13:13 CST from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, but the lunar landing was aborted after an oxygen tank exploded two days later, crippling the Service Module (SM) upon which the Command Module (CM) depended. Despite great hardship caused by limited power, loss of cabin heat, shortage of potable water, and the critical need to make makeshift repairs to the carbon dioxide removal system, the crew returned safely to Earth on April 17. The flight passed the far side of the Moon at an altitude of 254 kilometers (137 nautical miles) above the lunar surface, and 400,171 km (248,655 mi) from Earth, a spaceflight record marking the farthest humans have ever traveled from Earth. The mission was commanded by James A. Lovell with John L. "Jack" Swigert as Command Module Pilot and Fred W. Haise as Lunar Module Pilot. Swigert was a late replacement for the original CM pilot Ken Mattingly, who was grounded by the flight surgeon after exposure to German measles. 15 K minted.

Fujairah - 10 Riyals Apollo XIV

Moneta — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:55:12 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Apollo 14 was the eighth manned mission in the United States Apollo program, and the third to land on the Moon. It was the last of the "H missions," targeted landings with two-day stays on the Moon with two lunar EVAs, or moonwalks. 14 K minted. Commander Alan Shepard, Command Module Pilot Stuart Roosa, and Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell launched on their nine-day mission on January 31, 1971 at 4:04:02 p.m. local time after a 40-minute, 2 second delay due to launch site weather restrictions, the first such delay in the Apollo program. Shepard and Mitchell made their lunar landing on February 5 in the Fra Mauro formation - originally the target of the aborted Apollo 13 mission. During the two lunar EVAs, 42.80 kilograms (94.35 lb) of Moon rocks were collected, and several scientific experiments were performed. Shepard hit two golf balls on the lunar surface with a makeshift club he had brought from Earth. Shepard and Mitchell spent 33½ hours on the Moon, with almost 9½ hours of EVA. In the aftermath of Apollo 13, several modifications were made to the Service Module electrical power system to prevent a repeat of that accident, including redesign of the oxygen tanks and addition of a third tank. While Shepard and Mitchell were on the surface, Roosa remained in lunar orbit aboard the Command/Service Module Kitty Hawk, performing scientific experiments and photographing the Moon, including the landing site of the future Apollo 16 mission. He took several hundred seeds on the mission, many of which were germinated on return, resulting in the so-called Moon trees. Shepard, Roosa, and Mitchell landed in the Pacific Ocean on February 9.

France - 1792 5 Sols for Monneron, by M. Boulton

Moneta — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:44:37 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: A gorgeous example of Mazard 150, Reynaud 4E. In hand a far better coin than this photo shows. The surfaces are proof-like but I have to trust NGC that this is an MS64 BN. NGC MS 64 (proof-like) ESSAI - except Edge: LA. CONFIANCE. AUGMENTE. LA. VALEUR. Ooooo; Mazard# 150; Reynaud 4E, Essai sur flan bruni; Rev. QUI SE VEND (copper gilded in bronze by M. Boulton). Only specialized references mention this coin specifically, note edge lettering. Commonly described as made of bronze, I'm sure I've never heard of Matthew Boulton working in bronze. Assuredly, this is a copper coin that was 'bronzed' (gilded) by Boulton. Obverse Lettering: VIVRE LIBRES OU MOURIR, Pacte fédératif, 14 JUILLET. 1790 [Engraver: Augustin Dupré] Reverse Lettering: REVOLUTION FRANCAISE, MEDAILLE QUI SE VEND, CINQ-SOLS, A PARIS CHEZ MONNERON, (PATENTE) 1792

Philippines - Woman Farmer with Wheat - 25 Piso 1976

Moneta — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:48:31 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: An F.A.O. issue for World Food Day. I think it qualifies for my Folk Maiden / Ceres collection of women and wheat.

French Revolution - Caisse Metallique 1792

Moneta — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:30:22 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: DIXIEME DARGENT FIN 18 D L'AN 4 DELLA LIBERTE Rx: CAISSE. METALLIQUE. ETABLIE. A PARIS EN ECHANGE D'ASSIGNATS DE 50# 1792

French Revolution - Potter Porcelain 5 Sols 1792

Moneta — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:59:29 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: More to come, I need to translate from the French in Reynaud...varieties exist - RARE! Obverse Lettering: A LA MANUFACTURE DE PORCELAINE RUE DE CRUSSOL POTTER. 1792. Reverse Lettering: B.P. 5 SOLS PAYABLE EN ASSIGNATS DE 50

Mexico - Casa De Moneda Un Onza - Mint Press & Scales

Moneta — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 15:42:32 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: UNA ONZA TROY = 480 GRANOS DE PLATA PURA * PESO 33.625 GRAMOS LEY 0.92

Dominican Republic - 25 Centavos 1952

Moneta — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 13:32:03 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Obverse: Coat of Arms; Lettering: DIOS PATRIA LIBERTAD, REPUBLICA DOMINICANA Translation: God Fatherland Liberty, Dominican Republic Engraver: Casimiro Nemesio de Moya

Argentina - 50 Centavos 1883

Moneta — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 13:12:47 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Argentines present a particularly wonderful rendition of 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.

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.

Kiribati - 20 Dollars Millennium 2000

Moneta — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 12:14:31 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: The New Millennium. Ob: Coat of arms of Kiribati, denomination to the right and date below. TE MAURI, TE RAOI, AO TE TABOMOA; 20 DOLLARS, BE BLESSED FOREVER

Italy - 20 Centesimi Type Automat Token

Moneta — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:45:26 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: An unknown token based on the famous Italia or Ceres head 20 Centesimi. Not listed in Numista but I attempted to add it. Seeking additional information.

Germany - Graf Zeppelin Creators w/World Flight Map

Moneta — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:30:08 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Zeppelin der Schöpfer (creator), Eckener der Führer (the leader), Durr der Erbauer (the builder). Proofs exist, this struck as uncirculated. The World depiction on the back shows some stops on the flight, Friederickshaven, Germany; Lakehurst, NJ, Los Angles, CA; Tokyo, Japan.

Portugal - 1 Escudo 1916

Moneta — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 09:10:21 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Liberty Head with wheat stalks, qualifies for my Ceres/Folk maiden project. 1.4 M struck.

Portugal - 1 Escudo 1916

Moneta — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 09:10:21 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Liberty Head with wheat stalks, qualifies for my Ceres/Folk maiden project. 1.4 M struck.

Bulgaria - 10 Leva 1979, 1st USSR Bulgarian Space Flight

Moneta — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:39:56 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: First USSR - Bulgarian Space Flight НАРОДНА РЕПУБЛИКА БЪЛГАРИЯ 1979 10 ЛЕВА OB Translation: The People's Republic of Bulgaria 1979 10 Leva Engraver: Georgi Baldzhiev Rx: ПЪРВИ СЪВМЕСТЕН ПОЛЕТ В КОСМОСА СССР * НРБ Translation: First Soviet-Bulgarian Space Flight USSR - NRB (People's Republic of Bulgaria) Edge lettering: СССР – НРБ Интеркосмос ‘79

Spain - Civil War Euzkadi or Viscayan Rep 2 Peseta 1937

Moneta — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:19:44 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: This is a nice BU example. Euzkadi and two other Basque provinces formed the Viscayan Republic when they declared autonomy in October 1936. The coins featured a nice rendition of Miss Liberty. The 1 & 2 Pesetas were struck in Brussels, Belgium. This 2 P. had 6 M struck

USA - $1 Eagle 2021 Type 2

Moneta — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:01:10 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Introduced in 1986, the popular and now-iconic American Eagle Silver Proof Coins are collector versions of the official United States Mint American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins. These popular silver collectibles are struck at the United States Mint, West Point, NY. The classic Walking Liberty design by Adolph A. Weinman featured on the coin’s obverse has long been a collector favorite. After 35 years, this famous design has been refreshed. Thanks to technological advancements in the design and minting process, Liberty now encompasses some of Weinman’s original details that were not previously possible. The reverse design is new. To give the new coins an added level of security, they have also been updated with enhanced security features, including a reeded edge variation. The obverse (heads) features a refreshed depiction of Adolph A. Weinman’s full-length figure of Liberty in full stride, enveloped in folds of the flag, with her right hand extended and branches of laurel and oak in her left. For the 2021 coin, the United States Mint returned to its original historical assets to render a closer reflection of Weinman’s original vision that includes the addition of his traditional artist mark. The new reverse (tails) design features an eagle as it approaches a landing, carrying an oak branch, as if to add it to a nest. Inscriptions are "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "1 OZ. FINE SILVER," and "ONE DOLLAR." Each coin bears the “W” mint mark reflecting its striking at the West Point Mint. One troy ounce of .999 fine silver. Enhanced security features include an anti-counterfeit reeded edge variation. [US Mint]

Mongolia - Che Guevara 1000 Togrog 2018

Moneta — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:49:16 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Iconic revolutionary Che Guevara was undoubtedly one of the most significant and recognizable persons of the 20th century. Fighting side-by-side with Fidel Castro in the Cuban revolution, his portrait adorns the latest Mongolian coin in the "Revolutionaries" series. The series now includes Castro, Karl Marx, Gandi, and others. Customary for this series, the portrait is struck in smartminting© high relief. The amount of detail and sculpture like depths in the portrait are unparalleled. Selective coloring accents the Guevara’s facial features and brings the coin to life. Obverse: Emblem of the Bank of Mongolia; denomination. Inscription with traditional Mongolian alphabet. Lettering: Монгол Банк ᠮᠤᠩᠭᠤᠯ ᠤᠯᠤᠰ, 1000 ТӨГРӨГ MONGOLIA 1 oz 999 SILVER. Translation: The Bank of Mongolia, Monggol Ulus (Mongolia), 1000 Tögrög Reverse: Lettering: Che Guevara, 2018. Customary for this series, the portrait is struck in smartminting© high relief. The amount of detail and sculpture like depths in the portrait are unparalleled. Selective coloring accents the Guevara’s facial features and brings the coin to life. Lettering: Che Guevara 2018

France - 5 Centimes L'An 5 [1796A] French Revolution

Moneta — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 13:34:26 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: A beautiful example of the 1st Republic 5 Centimes (CINQ) from the Paris [A] mint of 1796. It does have a spot of verigris on the reverse. The edge has an angled milled reeding. The overall tone is a glossy chocolate brown, scarce in this condition.

USA Libertas Americana Intaglio mint 2 oz

Moneta — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 19:25:51 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: The Benjamin Franklin inspired design, originally struck at the Paris mint, makes another appearance in the wonderful bullion 2 oz (.999) silver issue. Please see the Paris Mint proof restrike here in the Bullion section. I ordered this one with the antique finish, which I must say, didn't come out as well as my Mercury Dime 2 oz. These have a fairly low mintage and the design is classic!

US Standing Liberty Quarter Tribute 2 oz

Moneta — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:44:58 -0800

US Panama-Pacific Octagonal $50 Tribute 2 oz

Moneta — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:39:32 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Panama-Pacific Octagonal $50 Tribute. This is an Intaglio Mint product, they are most excellent, and I particularly like the USA Tribute series. Some of the issues are very high relief and are true to the original designs.

US Pan- American Exposition Medal Tribute 2 oz

Moneta — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:33:58 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: This is an Intaglio Mint product, they are most excellent, and I particularly like the USA Tribute series. Some of the issues are very high relief and are true to the original designs. This design is rarely seen and is quite striking, don't you think? The Intaglio Mint produces these in limited quantities, some very limited, and the can sell out quickly. The contrast of the nude female with buffalo is unusual and presents a stark contrast. The reverse, true to the theme, presents Native Americans from both North & South America, as represented on their shields. Here's an article on new minting technologies from the Cosmos of Collectibles: https://cosmosofcollectibles.com/state-of-the-art-minting-technology/

US Mercury Dime Tribute 2 oz.

Moneta — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:26:47 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: This is an Intaglio Mint product, they are most excellent, and I particularly like the USA Tribute series. Some of the issues are very high relief and are true to the original designs. I spent 5$ more to get this one for the "antiqued" version. This is a photo of the regular version, I must say the antique version is very well done. I'll post a photo but I'm not sure the effect will come through.

US Morgan Dollar Tribute 2 Oz.

Moneta — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:16:24 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Morgan Dollar Tribute 2 oz. This is my photo vs. most of the others are from the Intaglio Mint web site. This is an Intaglio Mint product, they are most excellent, and I particularly like the USA Tribute series. Some of the issues are very high relief and are true to the original designs. Please note the texture in Ms. Liberty's cap, not a feature of the originals, it's also seen on the Mercury dime product.

US Morgan Dollar Tribute 2 Oz.

Moneta — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:16:24 -0800

USA Flowing Hair Dollar Tribute 2 oz.

Moneta — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:13:10 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Flowing Hair Dollar, 2 oz .999 silver. An Intaglio Mint product, they are most excellent, and I particularly like the USA Tribute series. Some of the issues are very high relief and are true to the original designs. I'll show most of the series here but I'm using their professional photographs if am able to snag them in a usable format.

USA Flowing Hair Dollar Tribute 2 oz.

Moneta — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:13:10 -0800

US Pushed Out Liberty Head Watch Fob

Moneta — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 20:30:14 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: This example of a pushed out 3D Liberty Head watch fob was found by my friend, a metal detectorist, in the SE Arizona desert. I've seen these in cases at coin shows and I think they're interesting items. This one is made of gilded copper. The photo was taken with a iPhone 12 Pro Max, it was my 1st experiment in using a cell phone for macro photos, it was aided by external lens, a ShiftCam 75mm Long Range Macro lens. The shot was hand-held and unsupported.

China - Fukien, Wuchang Uprising 20 Cents, 1912

Moneta — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 11:33:56 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: China, Republic Provincial Coinage of the Wuhan or Wuchang Uprising. Central ob. legend: Chung-hua Yuan-pao; Rx: *MADE IN FOO-KIEN MINT* 1 MACE AND 4.4 CANDAREENS The Wuchang Uprising was an armed rebellion against the ruling Qing dynasty that took place in Wuchang (now Wuchang, District of Wuhan), Hubei, China on 10 October 1911. This was the beginning of the Xinhai Revolution that successfully overthrew China's last imperial dynasty. It was led by elements of the New Army, influenced by revolutionary ideas from Tongmenghui (see below). The uprising and the eventual revolution directly led to the downfall of the Qing dynasty with almost three centuries of imperial rule, and the establishment of the Republic of China (ROC), which commemorates the anniversary of the uprising's starting date of 10 October as the National Day of the Republic of China. The uprising originated from popular unrest about a railway crisis, and the planning process took advantage of the situation. On 10 October 1911, the New Army stationed in Wuchang launched an assault on the residence of the Viceroy of Huguang. The viceroy, Ruicheng, quickly fled from the residence and the revolutionaries soon took control of the entire city. The Tongmenghui (or T'ung-meng Hui, variously translated as Chinese United League, United League, Chinese Revolutionary Alliance, Chinese Alliance, United Allegiance Society, 中國同盟會) was a secret society and underground resistance movement founded by Sun Yat-sen, Song Jiaoren, and others in Tokyo, Japan, on 20 August 1905. It was formed from the merger of multiple Chinese revolutionary groups in the late Qing dynasty. In August 1912, the Tongmenghui formed the nucleus of the Kuomintang, the governing political party of the republic. [Wikipedia] The flags in history and on the coins of this period are many and interesting. The '5 Colored' flag, the one on the right that defines the 5/6 stripe varieties, was the first flag of the Republic of China (1912 - 1928). It was widely flown even before the Republic of China in Shanghai and eastern parts of north China until 1928. The stripe representation (top to bottom): red for Han Chinese, yellow for Manchus, blue for Mongols, white for Hui and black for Tibetans. Later used by the Japanese puppet states of the East Hebei Autonomous Government, the Chinese Provisional Government and Reformed Government of China. It's also found on many of the struck coins of the Republic. The flag on the left is the Flag of the Wuchang uprising (1911 - 1912) and later an army flag of the Republic of China (1911-28). Background is red with a 9 armed black star patten tipped with gold (yellow) dots with a ring of center gold dots and sometimes showing a central gold dot.

Nicaragua - 2000 Cordobas 1975, USA Bicentennial

Moneta — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 13:07:18 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Issued for the 200th Anniversary of the United States of America (1976). OB: Coat of arms, with date, pure gold weight and fineness at base. Legend around. REPUBLICA DE NICARAGUA, 1975, 17.28 GR. ORO FINO LEY 900 •AMERICA CENTRAL• Rx: Betsy Ross sewing US flag on left, astronaut placing US flag on moon on right. Legend: HOMENAJE A LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA 1776 1976 2000 CORDOBAS [Translation: Tribute to the USA 1776-1976 2000 Cordobas] Mintage for this NCLT [non-circulating legal tender] BU issue is just 320, with a proof version of just 100.

Italy - 10 Lire 1912 - Italia w/ Plow

Moneta — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 14:45:38 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: This design was struck in 10, 20, 50 & 100 Lire denominations, all of them very scarce. KM doesn't even illustrate the 10 Lire so I've done it here from a borrowed photo [Atlas]. The design is not by Romagnoli but by a much less prolific engraver by the name of Egidio Boninsegna. You can safely assume this is a figure of the personification of Italia standing with a plow and holding wheat. Legend above is REGNO D'ITALIA [Kingdom of Italy]. The obverse features a nice portrait of Vittorio Emanuele III in a military uniform, signifying the recent military stance taken in Europe and Africa as Italy wished to gain some imperial colonies like most other European countries of the time. They were a little late to the imperialist party however. The whole style series is very scarce to rare, this 1912 is by far the most attainable with only 6,796 struck.

Republic Fukien 1 Cash Wuhan Uprising 1912

Moneta — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 16:11:28 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: QING: Republic, AE cash (2.49g), Fujian Province, H-24.4, fu jian tong bao // aka Wuchang Uprising and Five-colored flag either side of hole, VF, R, ex Jim Farr Collection. Likely cast only in the year 1912 during the first year of the Republic of China. The historical importance of this short series of cast coins, in an age of struck coins, can not be underestimated. The Wuchang Uprising was an armed rebellion against the ruling Qing dynasty that took place in Wuchang (now Wuchang District of Wuhan), Hubei, China on 10 October 1911; this was the beginning of the Xinhai Revolution that successfully overthrew China's last imperial dynasty. It was led by elements of the New Army, influenced by revolutionary ideas from Tongmenghui (see below). The uprising and the eventual revolution directly led to the downfall of the Qing dynasty with almost three centuries of imperial rule, and the establishment of the Republic of China (ROC), which commemorates the anniversary of the uprising's starting date of 10 October as the National Day of the Republic of China. The uprising originated from popular unrest about a railway crisis, and the planning process took advantage of the situation. On 10 October 1911, the New Army stationed in Wuchang launched an assault on the residence of the Viceroy of Huguang. The viceroy, Ruicheng, quickly fled from the residence and the revolutionaries soon took control of the entire city. The Tongmenghui (or T'ung-meng Hui, variously translated as Chinese United League, United League, Chinese Revolutionary Alliance, Chinese Alliance, United Allegiance Society, 中國同盟會) was a secret society and underground resistance movement founded by Sun Yat-sen, Song Jiaoren, and others in Tokyo, Japan, on 20 August 1905. It was formed from the merger of multiple Chinese revolutionary groups in the late Qing dynasty. In August 1912, the Tongmenghui formed the nucleus of the Kuomintang, the governing political party of the republic. [Wikipedia] The flags in history and on the coins of this period are many and interesting. The '5 Colored' flag, the one on the right that defines the 5/6 stripe varieties, was the first flag of the Republic of China (1912 - 1928). It was widely flown even before the Republic of China in Shanghai and eastern parts of north China until 1928. The stripe representation (top to bottom): red for Han Chinese, yellow for Manchus, blue for Mongols, white for Hui and black for Tibetans. Later used by the Japanese puppet states of the East Hebei Autonomous Government, the Chinese Provisional Government and Reformed Government of China. It's also found on many of the struck coins of the Republic. The flag on the left is the Flag of the Wuchang uprising (1911 - 1912) and later an army flag of the Republic of China (1911-28). Background is red with a 9 armed black star patten tipped with gold (yellow) dots with a ring of center gold dots and sometimes showing a central gold dot.

Italy 20 Lire 1958 - Ceres

Moneta — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:36:40 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: The big issue year (80.3 M) for this 3 year type. Ceres head with Oak sprig. Designed by Pietro Giampaoli.

China Rep. Fujian (Fukien) Wuhan Uprising 2 Cash - 5 Stripes

Moneta — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 10:02:39 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: REPUBLIC OF CHINA: AE 2 cash. This is an unusual type as a cast coin of Fukien (Fujian) featuring a reverse bearing flags of the Chinese Republic, formed in 1912. These issues tend to be crude and when in AU condition they are quite rough, center hole is round. This 2 Cash piece, of which there are 5 and 6 stripe r. flag varieties, is the 5 stripe variety. Hartill #24.5 (rarity 7); KM #375. There is also a 1 Cash of the same type, scarcer than the 2 Cash, and only found in a six stripe variety. OB: Fu Jian tong bao; RX: Er Wen (2 Cash). Fu Jian Tong Bao // Wuchang Uprising and Five-colored flags either side,'er wen' (two cash) above and below central hole, 5 stripes on flag variety. Likely cast only in the year 1912 during the first year of the Republic of China. The historical importance of this short series of cast coins, in an age of struck coins, can not be underestimated. The Wuchang Uprising was an armed rebellion against the ruling Qing dynasty that took place in Wuchang (now Wuchang District of Wuhan), Hubei, China on 10 October 1911; this was the beginning of the Xinhai Revolution that successfully overthrew China's last imperial dynasty. It was led by elements of the New Army, influenced by revolutionary ideas from Tongmenghui (see below). The uprising and the eventual revolution directly led to the downfall of the Qing dynasty with almost three centuries of imperial rule, and the establishment of the Republic of China (ROC), which commemorates the anniversary of the uprising's starting date of 10 October as the National Day of the Republic of China. The uprising originated from popular unrest about a railway crisis, and the planning process took advantage of the situation. On 10 October 1911, the New Army stationed in Wuchang launched an assault on the residence of the Viceroy of Huguang. The viceroy, Ruicheng, quickly fled from the residence and the revolutionaries soon took control of the entire city. The Tongmenghui (or T'ung-meng Hui, variously translated as Chinese United League, United League, Chinese Revolutionary Alliance, Chinese Alliance, United Allegiance Society, 中國同盟會) was a secret society and underground resistance movement founded by Sun Yat-sen, Song Jiaoren, and others in Tokyo, Japan, on 20 August 1905. It was formed from the merger of multiple Chinese revolutionary groups in the late Qing dynasty. In August 1912, the Tongmenghui formed the nucleus of the Kuomintang, the governing political party of the republic. [Wikipedia] The flags in history and on the coins of this period are many and interesting. The '5 Colored' flag, the one on the right that defines the 5/6 stripe varieties, was the first flag of the Republic of China (1912 - 1928). It was widely flown even before the Republic of China in Shanghai and eastern parts of north China until 1928. The stripe representation (top to bottom): red for Han Chinese, yellow for Manchus, blue for Mongols, white for Hui and black for Tibetans. Later used by the Japanese puppet states of the East Hebei Autonomous Government, the Chinese Provisional Government and Reformed Government of China. It's also found on many of the struck coins of the Republic. The flag on the left is the Flag of the Wuchang uprising (1911 - 1912) and later an army flag of the Republic of China (1911-28). Background is red with a 9 armed black star patten tipped with gold (yellow) dots with a ring of center gold dots and sometimes showing a central gold dot.

Yugoslavia 10 Dinara 1955 - Folk Maiden

Moneta — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 10:57:55 -0700

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Description: This bold coin is a denomination coin of the short lived (coins for 1953 - 1955) Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia. It features the agricultural element of a National Folk Maiden holding a bunch of wheat stalks, often found in European & socialist country symbols and icons. The origin of this iconography are the coins of ancient Greece with the goddess Ceres, or Demeter (Roman), portrayed. And wow, is that a string of coins around her neck? Marshal Broz Tito lead a revolution to abolish the monarchy and eventually led to this republic which was soon replaced by the Socialist Federal Republic. There was a gap of 10 years between this coin and the first coin struck for the SFR in 1965.