Coins from my collection 022 - 028
My 'Queen Elizabeth II' world coins, pt.2
Hello again,
Continuing to do some more research on the various coins I have been collecting, I will be exhibiting them here, in this format once or twice a week.
The coins I currently have in my collection probably range in dates from the early 1800s to the end of the 1900s, and they consist mostly of Bronze and Silver pieces from around the world.
If you find this topic interesting, then please read on.
Today, My QEII coins (part 2),
Some of the older ones are from my parents vacations to Canada decades ago, the newer coins I had found mixed in with my regular US change. So, keep in mind that all my collections are mostly passed down through my family, or found coins, I have purchased nothing so far (with the exception of the 1 oz silver coins), so their values are mostly sentimental.
#022
United Kingdom - 50 New Pence - 1977
I like coins with odd shapes, and this coin has 7 sides!
On the obverse: A (2nd) portrait of Queen Elizabeth II,
Including the text: 'ELIZABETH•II' 'D•G•REG•F•D•1977',
and engraved by Arnold Machin
On the reverse: image of a figure of Britannia,
Including the text: 'NEW PENCE' '50',
and engraved by Christopher Ironside
49,536,000 were minted in Copper-nickel in 1977 at the Royal Mint.
This coin has a heptagonal smooth edge, weighs 13.5 g, and it has a diameter of 30 mm.
This coin is in a good, circulated condition.
Grade: yet to be determined
Current value: yet to be determined
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#023
Cayman Islands - 25 Cents - 1972
this one is not in the greatest shape, but I like the image on the back...
On the obverse: A portrait (2nd) of Queen Elizabeth II,
Including the text: 'CAYMAN ISLANDS' 'ELIZABETH II' '1972',
and engraved by Arnold Machin
On the reverse: image of a sailing ship,
Including the text: '25',
and engraved by Stuart Devlin
350,000 were minted in Copper-nickel in 1972 at the Royal Canadian Mint.
This coin has a smooth edge, weighs 5.67 g, and it has a diameter of 24.26 mm.
This coin is in poor, circulated condition.
Grade: yet to be determined
Current value: yet to be determined
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#024
Canada - 25 Cents - 1978
On the obverse: a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
Including the text: 'ELIZABETH II' 'D•G•REGINA',
and engraved by Arnold Machin
On the reverse: image of a Caribou,
Including the text: CANADA '1978' '25' 'Cents' 'H',
and engraved by Emanuel Hahn
176,475,408 were minted in Nickel in 1978 at the Birmingham Mint for Canada.
This coin has a reeded edge, weighs 5.05 g, and it has a diameter of 23.88 mm.
This coin is in a good, circulated condition.
Grade: yet to be determined
Current value: yet to be determined
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#025
United Kingdom - 2 New Pence - 1971
This is one of my favorite QEII coins, it is still fairly shiny and has a nice golden color to it.
On the obverse: a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II,
Including the text: 'D•G•REG•F•D•1971' 'ELIZABETH•II',
and engraved by Arnold Machin
On the reverse: an image of Badge of the Prince of Wales,
Including the text: 'NEW PENCE' 'ICH' 'DIEN' '2',
and engraved by Christopher Ironside
1,454,856,250 were minted in Bronze in 1971 at the Royal Mint.
This coin has a smooth edge, weighs 7.12 g, and it has a diameter of 29.5 mm.
This coin is in a good, circulated condition.
Grade: yet to be determined
Current value: yet to be determined
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#026
Canada - 5 Cents - 1968
On the obverse: a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II,
Including the text: 'ELIZABETH II' 'D•G•REGINA',
and engraved by Arnold Machin
On the reverse: image of a beaver,,
Including the text: '5 CENTS' 'K•G' 'CANADA' '1968',
and engraved by George Edward Kruger Gray
99,253,330 were minted in Nickel in 1968 at the Royal Canadian Mint.
This coin has a smooth edge, weighs 4.54 g, and it has a diameter of 21.21 mm.
This coin is in a good, circulated condition.
Grade: yet to be determined
Current value: yet to be determined
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#027
Canada - 25 Cents - 1962
I found silver in my change! (I recently got this from a 7-11 purchase I think)
On the obverse: a portrait (1st) of Queen Elizabeth II,
Including the text: 'ELIZABETH II' 'DEI GRATIA REGINA',
and engraved by Mary Gillick
On the reverse: image of a Caribou,,
Including the text: 'CANADA' '1962' '25 Cents' 'H',
and engraved by Emanuel Hahn
29,559,266 were minted in Silver in 1962 at the Birmingham Mint for Canada.
This coin has a reeded edge, weighs 5.83 g, and it has a diameter of 23.62 mm.
This coin is in a good, circulated condition.
Grade: yet to be determined
Current value: yet to be determined
and last for this post.
I recently bought these two (non-circulating coins) when I started "stacking" silver a couple of months ago, I purchased them from Bold Precious Metals.
I have acquired several 1 and 2 ounce silver coins and rounds that I consider more of 'art' or collectors' pieces that I will display here in future posts.
#028
Canada - 5 Dollars - 2016 (two)
On the obverse: a portrait (4th) of Queen Elizabeth II,
Including the text: 'ELIZABETH II' '5 DOLLARS' '2016',
and engraved by Susanna Blunt
On the reverse: A maple leaf,
Including the text: 'CANADA' '.9999' 'FINE SILVER' '1 OZ' 'ARGENT PUR',
and engraved by Dora de Pedery-Hunt
50,000 were minted in Silver in 2016 at the Royal Canadian Mint.
This coin has a reeded edge, weighs 31.1 g, and it has a diameter of 38 mm.
These coins are in new/Uncirculated condition.
Grade: ~MS-65
Current value: ~$18.50 USD each
...and, that's it for today.
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https://steemit.com/numismatics/@cyber.explorer/coins-from-my-collection-015-021
https://steemit.com/numismatics/@cyber.explorer/coins-from-my-collection-008-through-and-0014
https://steemit.com/coin/@cyber.explorer/coins-from-my-collection-006-and-007
https://steemit.com/coin/@cyber.explorer/coins-from-my-collection-004-and-005
https://steemit.com/coin/@cyber.explorer/coins-from-my-collection-001-002-and-003
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I have some Canadian Coins that I found in my Pocket Change over the years... I can't remember ever spending any of them... It's very rare that I find any lately, here in the U.S of America...
I agree, canadian coins are getting harder to find, out in the wild, in the USofA.
Nice Canadian coins, You cant't beat the value of those maples.
thanks! yeah, the maples are going to be a good part of my beginner's investment stack. I'm trying to get a few every month or so, whenever I find them just above spot price.
I love old coins. If they are silver coins, like the quarter, I love them more. :=)
Thanks, I am alway on the lookout for old silver in my change.
And now I'm starting to look at ebay for a way to acquire some older silver coins to add to my collections.
@cyber.explorer It is always a treat to see people sharing some of the Pieces that mean so much to them...................
thanks, for me coins are like little pieces of art, especially when they have a history or stories to tell.
You will really enjoy these Three you Won. Would love to see a STEEMIT post if you would like when you get them. Thanks Again for entering my Raffle..................
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