Moneta's Temple and Gallery

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Libertas Americana - v. 2020, silver medal

Moneta — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 15:43:47 -0700

Libertas Americana - v. 2020, silver medal

Moneta — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 15:43:47 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: This medal issued by the Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) is a replica of the "Libertas Americana" (Freedom for America) medals commissioned by Benjamin Franklin in 1792 to commemorate the American victories against the British in Yorktown and Saratoga. This Libertas Americana proof medal is struck from 1 Troy oz. of .999 silver, its mintage is limited 10k. Other examples can be found in palladium, platinum, and gold with much lower mintages. These are so popular and important medals that they have been repeatedly restruck over the last decades. Originals [bronze] are extremely sought after and rare. Symbolic Designs by Esprit-Antoine Gibelin, sculpted by Augustin Dupre, Lady Liberty with flowing hair is featured on the obverse, beside a Phrygian cap on a pole. Inscriptions include "LIBERTAS AMERICANA" and the date of American independence. The reverse depicts an infant (Hercules) crushing two serpents, symbolizing the British military defeat at the battles of Yorktown and Saratoga. The French Allies are represented by the goddess Minerva, illustrated above holding back the Lion of Britain with a shield. Inscribed above "NON SINE DIIS ANIMOSUS INFANS" (The infant is not bold without divine aid), with the victory dates of Yorktown and Saratoga below. Flawless Ultra Cameo Proof 70 with First Release Label. This replica 1776 France Libertas Americana Medal Proof Medal was submitted to Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) for review within twenty-four hours of release and awarded the perfect grade of Proof 70 Ultra Cameo (UC). The 1 oz. silver is normally accompanied by a Mint issued Certificate of Authenticity and a booklet detailing the significance of the Libertas Americana. More Info: The Libertas Americana medal was created under the direction of Benjamin Franklin. While stationed in France during the American Revolutionary War, Franklin received a detailed account of the Yorktown victory and was soon tasked to create a monument in its honor. Franklin responded with a proposal for a medal, rather than a monument, in which the United States would be depicted as the infant Hercules in the cradle, strangling the two serpents sent by Hera; above him, France personified as Athena (Minerva) would act as his nurse and mentor. The design became the medal’s reverse was further developed by both painter Esprit-Antoine Gibelin and engraver Augustin Dupré, each of whom furthered the design of France to also be seen as the protector of the infant as she fights the lioness Britannia who pounces at the child. The obverse iconography depicts Liberty with flowing hair. The obverse image would become the typical image of early American coinage.

Portugal - 1 Escudo 1924

Moneta — Sat, 19 Oct 2019 21:30:58 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: The first year of issue for a two year run when struck in that pleasing aluminum-bronze alloy. The seated figure of "Portugal" as Miss Liberty wearing her Cap, overseeing her domain.

Brazil - 500 Reis 1889

Moneta — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 12:25:52 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: First year of the Federal Republic of Brazil and a one year type with 4.541 M minted. The Republic of Brazil was formed on the demise of ht Empire of Brazil. Depicted is a nice rendition of Lady Liberty with Liberty Cap. The reverse center design features a close-up element of the Brazilian flag with the constellation of the "Southern Cross" on horizontal lines representing a dark blue background. The modern symbol on the flag includes this constellation and other stars representing representing each Federative unit or state. "ORDEM E PROGRESSO" means Order and Progress.

Argentina 2 Centavos 1891

Moneta — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 18:52:35 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: One of the many fine & desireable representations of a classic Liberty Head. These are hard to find in pristine condition.

Flowing Hair Chain Cent Copy

Moneta — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 14:14:36 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Wouldn't we love to be able to own an authentic Flowing Hair Chain Cent of 1793? So here's an alternative, a proof copper slug restrike marked 'COPY', as if you could confuse the two. This was done using the more common variety with AMERICA fully spelled out. The 1793 mintage of both types was 36,103 - which is probably much more than this proof copy. The original designer was Henry Voigt and this copy is a good representation of the original.

France - 200th Anniv. of Republic

Moneta — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:11:36 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: 200th Anniversary of the French Republic (& The French Revolution). See the original design origins in the 1 Centime piece here in the France section of the Museum. This Copper-Nickel version was struck in huge quantities (30 M); others of the same design and denomination were struck in silver (30K), gold (5K), and platinum (2K).

France - 200th Anniv. of Republic

Moneta — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:11:36 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: 200th Anniversary of the French Republic (& The French Revolution). See the original design origins in the 1 Decime piece (1799) here in the France section of the Museum. This Copper-Nickel version was struck in huge quantities (30 M); others of the same design and denomination were struck in silver (30K), gold (5K), and platinum (2K).

Brazil 2K Reis - Liberty

Moneta — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:16:06 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: I chose this for a planned Liberty personification special project in the works. There are a lot of various representations of lady Liberty from Brazil (not a collecting interest of mine). The "4" in the date looks bunged-up a bit - I wonder if there are varieties of this?

France 1 Decime L'AN7

Moneta — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 13:31:42 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: This issue is from the 'Directory' years, those confused times between the fall of the 1st Republic (after the overthrow of the monarchy) and the consulate years of Napoleon. This Un Decime of 1799 has the 'W' mintmark of Lille and the privy mark of the caduceus (medical symbol), signifying the moneyer Lepage (L.T.F.). Scalloped edge.

France 1 Decime L'AN7

Moneta — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 13:31:42 -0800