I could bore you with another piece of Cal Gold, but let’s go with this one purchased a couple of minutes ago instead.
Elizabeth I, second issue, penny, mm. martlet (1560-61), wire line inner circles, bust 3I, E D G ROSA SINE SPINA, rev. long cross fourchée over large shield, CIVITAS LONDON, wt. 0.55gm. (S.2558; N.1988; Brown & Comber 3H), almost extremely fine
*ex R. C. Lockett II, Glendining, 6 November 1958, lot 3305 [pt.]
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They really should change that label, since the swastika did not exist for another 2500 [approx] years.
Proper name: Flyfot.
Fylfot
Fylfot or fylfot cross, is an English symbol equivalent to the sauwastika, or left-facing swastika. It is a cross with perpendicular extensions, usually at 90° or close angles, radiating in the same direction. Its right-facing variant is referred to as a gammadion. Wikipedia
Also, the swastika was turned in the other direction & rotated.
This one is 9 mm, if I remember correctly. For all that, it is a tiny little masterpiece. Those ancient Greek engravers certainly knew what they were doing, even as far back as this very early coin, in the Archaic period.
PS- Though the coin is now in an NGC slab, and PCGS doesn’t do Ancients, Phil Arnold (@pcgsphoto) took these photos for me, as a private favor.
These three are my smallest coins in my collection. These are so awesome! These coins even have a back story. Here they are.
All three are Canadian 5c
All are 15.50mm and 92% silver.
1913
Mintage 5,000,000+
1918
Mintage 6,500,000+
1888
Mintage only 1,000,000!
Also this 1888 can be the RPD Last 8 variety?
Back Story
The way I found these. At my bank, in the trash can next to the coin machine! Yes!
Unbelievable, that someone would throw these historical silver gems away. Thank you, whom ever did! Lol.
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@MrEureka said:
I could bore you with another piece of Cal Gold, but let’s go with this one purchased a couple of minutes ago instead.
Elizabeth I, second issue, penny, mm. martlet (1560-61), wire line inner circles, bust 3I, E D G ROSA SINE SPINA, rev. long cross fourchée over large shield, CIVITAS LONDON, wt. 0.55gm. (S.2558; N.1988; Brown & Comber 3H), almost extremely fine
*ex R. C. Lockett II, Glendining, 6 November 1958, lot 3305 [pt.]
@MrEureka said:
I could bore you with another piece of Cal Gold, but let’s go with this one purchased a couple of minutes ago instead.
Elizabeth I, second issue, penny, mm. martlet (1560-61), wire line inner circles, bust 3I, E D G ROSA SINE SPINA, rev. long cross fourchée over large shield, CIVITAS LONDON, wt. 0.55gm. (S.2558; N.1988; Brown & Comber 3H), almost extremely fine
*ex R. C. Lockett II, Glendining, 6 November 1958, lot 3305 [pt.]
Lady Liberty?
No. That's Queen Elizabeth I.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
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A tetartemorion is 1/4 of an obol (the type of coin SDSportsFan posted), or 1/24th of a silver drachm. It's 5 mm across, 0.2 grams of silver.
Believe it or not, this is not the smallest coin the ancient Greeks made. They also made hemitetartemorions which, as the name might indicate, are half of a tetartemorion.
In ancient Greece, before the invention of bronze coinage, "small change" was quite a literal term.
What's more astonishing than the sheer tininess of these coins, is the artwork they nevertheless put on them. Somebody with a really sharp eye and steady hand (they hadn't invented magnifying glasses back then, either) carved a teeny tiny griffin's head onto a teeny tiny die, and struck this coin.
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1/20th ounce panda just edges out a trime
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
I could bore you with another piece of Cal Gold, but let’s go with this one purchased a couple of minutes ago instead.
Elizabeth I, second issue, penny, mm. martlet (1560-61), wire line inner circles, bust 3I, E D G ROSA SINE SPINA, rev. long cross fourchée over large shield, CIVITAS LONDON, wt. 0.55gm. (S.2558; N.1988; Brown & Comber 3H), almost extremely fine
*ex R. C. Lockett II, Glendining, 6 November 1958, lot 3305 [pt.]
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1943 Australia silver 3 pence
2003-present
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It's hard to imagine a coin smaller than this one. Can anyone here identify it? FYI, the comparison coin is a Cal Gold 25 Cent piece!
Besides the Panama pill, here is another very small one (Maundy penny,11mm, 0,47 gr):
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They really should change that label, since the swastika did not exist for another 2500 [approx] years.
Proper name: Flyfot.
Fylfot
Fylfot or fylfot cross, is an English symbol equivalent to the sauwastika, or left-facing swastika. It is a cross with perpendicular extensions, usually at 90° or close angles, radiating in the same direction. Its right-facing variant is referred to as a gammadion. Wikipedia
Also, the swastika was turned in the other direction & rotated.
BHNC #203
I'm not sure where I got these novelty coins, but the young kids sure love them!
Let's see, the smallest "modern" coin I have is probably this 1824 PL Maundy One Pence measuring 11mm. 9,504 minted.
My smallest ancient coin would have to be this one:
Thrace Hemiobol 463-411 BC
7.09 mm
I own the world's smallest gold coin - the famous 2020 Switzerland 1/4 franc (1/500 oz.) This is one of my prized coins.
wow!! I think we have a winner!!
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This one is 9 mm, if I remember correctly. For all that, it is a tiny little masterpiece. Those ancient Greek engravers certainly knew what they were doing, even as far back as this very early coin, in the Archaic period.
PS- Though the coin is now in an NGC slab, and PCGS doesn’t do Ancients, Phil Arnold (@pcgsphoto) took these photos for me, as a private favor.
this that overstruck, doublestruck or just has tons of re-punching?
There tiny. I recall their plated. My grandson enjoys them. Some where I have a set of miniatures from the 90’s. Cent - half 😉
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
I think it's double struck. A little unfortunate for a coin like this, but I still like it.
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i don't have any travancore any more so here are some that are smaller than a united states cent!
the swiss coin is one i found in a bank roll. hehe
1932 Los Angeles Olympics Sprinter 1/2 Gold Gilt MS67. 13MM
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
These three are my smallest coins in my collection. These are so awesome! These coins even have a back story. Here they are.
All three are Canadian 5c
All are 15.50mm and 92% silver.
1913
Mintage 5,000,000+
1918
Mintage 6,500,000+
1888
Mintage only 1,000,000!
Also this 1888 can be the RPD Last 8 variety?
Back Story
The way I found these. At my bank, in the trash can next to the coin machine! Yes!
Unbelievable, that someone would throw these historical silver gems away. Thank you, whom ever did! Lol.
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.You are the winner, dude! WOW.
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Ounce by ounce the stack grows .
Lady Liberty?
No. That's Queen Elizabeth I.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
How about the smallest still legal tender note?
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The 1 Kopek and 1 Indian Naya Paisa would be the contenders in my set
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/quarters/PCGS-2020-quarter-quest/album/247091
Just picked this up today to add to my "small silver coins" collection.
16mm / 7,000,000+ Mintage
1937 3 Pence
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.This is now my smallest US coin...
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My smallest is a tetartemorion from ancient Teos.
A tetartemorion is 1/4 of an obol (the type of coin SDSportsFan posted), or 1/24th of a silver drachm. It's 5 mm across, 0.2 grams of silver.
Believe it or not, this is not the smallest coin the ancient Greeks made. They also made hemitetartemorions which, as the name might indicate, are half of a tetartemorion.
In ancient Greece, before the invention of bronze coinage, "small change" was quite a literal term.
What's more astonishing than the sheer tininess of these coins, is the artwork they nevertheless put on them. Somebody with a really sharp eye and steady hand (they hadn't invented magnifying glasses back then, either) carved a teeny tiny griffin's head onto a teeny tiny die, and struck this coin.
Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, "Meditations"
Apparently I have been awarded one DPOTD.