1922-G German - Weimar Republic, 3 Mark, Die Cap Mint Error, 28mm Diameter, Aluminum
I started my journey in this hobby as a young child living in Germany. So after I finishing a US mint error type set I started a German one. Although over 32 million 3 Mark's where struck between 1922-1923 I've only ever seen 3 other major mechanical errors which are all minor percentage off center. This is the only German die cap I've ever seen on denomination larger then 10 pfennig. With aluminum being such a soft metal it's amazing that not only this escaped the dies of the press and mint intact, but also remained undamaged since. Having been multi-struck the design elements on the obverse expanded and peripheral script moved up the walls as they mushroomed onto the die. This was in the personal collection of a German error dealer in Germany for over 30 years and we negotiated a deal for nearly a month until it was mine.
Enjoy!
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The prince Ludwig born on 25 August 1845 ended up being the noteworthy and memorable Ludwig II of Bavaria, he of the Wagner operas and the gorgeous Castles...
Just recently picked these up. Each is first in a series. I don't normally go in for colorized coins but I liked the subject matter. Looking forward to receiving the rest.
Full set:
This next one is plated with black rhodium, giving the wolf and the night sky a cool matte black look
I'm just getting started with the ancient Roman coins. I am posting my British kings collection in the foreign section.
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An old silver German coin my Dad had....Cheers, RickO
Beautiful reverse!
Ricko..FYI on your medal.. date 1845 was the year Ludwig was born. I have no idea when this medal was minted.
Ludwig II of Bavaria aka: Crazy Ludwig. He was responsible for building masterpiece castles. ... Neuschwanstein, (Disneyland's castle is copied from Neuschwanstein) Hohenschwangau Castle, Linderhof Castle, Herrenchiemsee.. A lot of history in that medal.
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Why ashamedly? Foreign coins are interesting too.
P.S. Most of the coins that circulated during the colonial and early federal periods of American history were foreign. Spanish colonial coins continued to commonly circulate until the eve of the Civil War.
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Cuban silver peso types struck in the United States.
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1698 Half Crown
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1696 N Half Crown- currently it is the only one graded by PCGS
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1698 Half Crown - posted to compare color to the Crown
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1696 N Half Crown- currently the only one graded by PCGS
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
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1922-G German - Weimar Republic, 3 Mark, Die Cap Mint Error, 28mm Diameter, Aluminum
I started my journey in this hobby as a young child living in Germany. So after I finishing a US mint error type set I started a German one. Although over 32 million 3 Mark's where struck between 1922-1923 I've only ever seen 3 other major mechanical errors which are all minor percentage off center. This is the only German die cap I've ever seen on denomination larger then 10 pfennig. With aluminum being such a soft metal it's amazing that not only this escaped the dies of the press and mint intact, but also remained undamaged since. Having been multi-struck the design elements on the obverse expanded and peripheral script moved up the walls as they mushroomed onto the die. This was in the personal collection of a German error dealer in Germany for over 30 years and we negotiated a deal for nearly a month until it was mine.
Enjoy!
Have been working on a Monarchs of Sweden set for my son, adding pieces now and then.
An old silver German coin my Dad had....Cheers, RickO
The prince Ludwig born on 25 August 1845 ended up being the noteworthy and memorable Ludwig II of Bavaria, he of the Wagner operas and the gorgeous Castles...
Just recently picked these up. Each is first in a series. I don't normally go in for colorized coins but I liked the subject matter. Looking forward to receiving the rest.
Full set:
This next one is plated with black rhodium, giving the wolf and the night sky a cool matte black look
Full set:
Proof Buffalo Registry Set
Capped Bust Quarters Registry Set
Proof Walking Liberty Halves Registry Set
I'm just getting started with the ancient Roman coins. I am posting my British kings collection in the foreign section.
Here's Nero, everyone's favorite bad boy. He poisoned his own mother.
Since @coinkat posted some toned English pieces...
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1893 Peruvian Sol, w/ Chinese chop marks.
30th & 50th Anniv. of the European Union (Treaty of Rome) Both coins in PCGS PR69DCAM holders.
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A couple from Peru.....
it's crackers to slip a rozzer the dropsy in snide
Beautiful reverse!
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Ricko..FYI on your medal.. date 1845 was the year Ludwig was born. I have no idea when this medal was minted.
Ludwig II of Bavaria aka: Crazy Ludwig. He was responsible for building masterpiece castles. ... Neuschwanstein, (Disneyland's castle is copied from Neuschwanstein) Hohenschwangau Castle, Linderhof Castle, Herrenchiemsee.. A lot of history in that medal.
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1957 Great Britain Halfpenny
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"I know this is the US section, but I'm sure many of you dealers and collectors of US coins also have at least one foreign piece ashamedly hidden away somewhere."
Why ashamedly? Foreign coins are interesting too.
P.S. Most of the coins that circulated during the colonial and early federal periods of American history were foreign. Spanish colonial coins continued to commonly circulate until the eve of the Civil War.
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From our neighbor to the south, in a NGC MS63 slab.
it's crackers to slip a rozzer the dropsy in snide
Canada 1859 1 cent!
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Another one of my few submissions.
10 minted, 5 known. The only one in a PCGS holder: Photos not so great...
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