Well, I know of no coin that combines an Elephant with a Baptism scene, although I would love to see one, so I'll post one of each (both from our archives, each of these has a new home now)
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
Okay, I thought for sure someone would have done an owl by now. Sadly I don't (yet) have a nice Athenian. This will have to do. I like owls. We've had a few juveniles in our side yard trees over the years. Well, the adults were probably around too, but I never saw them.
Any bird but an eagle (eagles are great, but save them for their own post) Medals count too @Stella
This Swedish medal from 1938 features a map of New Sweden on the reverse, which essentially corresponds to modern-day southeastern PA, southern NJ, and northern DE—and also explains why there are a number of Swedish-related place names in the area. This type is particularly cool in that the Kalmar Nyckel ship is featured on the obverse, which is what is represented on the Delaware commemorative half dollar issued for the same celebration...
New theme—another coin or medal with a named ship displayed.
Jeremy Bostwick
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And dogs are one of mine--greyhound/sighthounds specifically. Medals, coins, and even a conder. It's like paralysis by analysis trying to pick one. So a random pull and a photo I could do better with.
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Hmm, children I can do
I'll even keep it to a coin for a change. I'm not even sure I've posted this one before.
Next up, elephants.
A baptism scene.
DPOTD
Well, I know of no coin that combines an Elephant with a Baptism scene, although I would love to see one, so I'll post one of each (both from our archives, each of these has a new home now)
New theme- A coin on a coin or medal
Justin Meunier
Boardwalk Numismatics
New theme: a car.
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It's been over a week since the last update. I don't have a 1928 Chinese auto dollar, and couldn't find anything else with a car on it.
Next theme: A pre-1900 mode of land transportation.
pre-1900 quadriga for the victor to ride into Rome on.
A tradition started by the last King of Rome.
Next theme - any bird but an Eagle
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
A church building; not its interior but the outside edifice.
DPOTD
South Korea 1000 Won 1984:
New theme: a book on a coin or medal.
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1880 Koln Cathedral Medal
New Theme- A coin or medal with a sword
Justin Meunier
Boardwalk Numismatics
Hmmm … seems we need a book AND a sword.
Next theme: coin with a saint.
My current "Box of 20"
Oops, posted out of sequence and hence off-theme. Next coin should still feature a coin with a saint.
Maybe not the St. George expected.
Next theme, an unnatural beast.
“Man-faced Bull” reverse, AR stater from Campania, Neapolis, circa 325-241 BC.
Next coin should be very ornate, in some design element.
1 Markka Finland, aluminum:
New theme: a book.
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Louis Braille commemorative silver dollar
Now topic, a chain.
Chain of the Order of St Olav on a 10 Kroner, Norway, 1984:
Theme: clouds.
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Pakistan 2 Rupees 2005
Theme: Owls
The Mysterious Egyptian Magic Coin
Coins in Movies
Coins on Television
Okay, I thought for sure someone would have done an owl by now. Sadly I don't (yet) have a nice Athenian. This will have to do. I like owls. We've had a few juveniles in our side yard trees over the years. Well, the adults were probably around too, but I never saw them.
Any bird but an eagle (eagles are great, but save them for their own post) Medals count too @Stella
Would another owl fit the bill? 😛🤓
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Ok ok,
I got this:
Next theme:
Rabbits!
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A personification of a non-Western nation.
DPOTD
This athlete personifies Haitian women I'm thinking....
Next coin or medal a warrior
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
Britannia is holding a trident and a shield, so I guess she qualifies as a warrior.
@Cocoinut , whats the next theme?
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Wow
Next theme: another coin depicting a trident.
New theme: a map.
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This Swedish medal from 1938 features a map of New Sweden on the reverse, which essentially corresponds to modern-day southeastern PA, southern NJ, and northern DE—and also explains why there are a number of Swedish-related place names in the area. This type is particularly cool in that the Kalmar Nyckel ship is featured on the obverse, which is what is represented on the Delaware commemorative half dollar issued for the same celebration...
New theme—another coin or medal with a named ship displayed.
Jeremy Bostwick
For exceptional works of medallic art, check out our current inventory at Numismagram!
theme: more named ships.
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Ernie Shackleton's Ship
theme: something related to a quest or task (bonus if its not Hercules)
Current theme: something related to a quest or task (bonus if its not Hercules)
Next Theme: Coin with a Volcano
Charles III Album
Charles III Portrait Set
Charles IV Album
Charles IV Portrait Set
Spanish Colonial Pillar Set
Little volcano
Bigger volcano
Volcano, boat, castle, cornucopia, wreath
@FrankH , whats the next theme?
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Snakes?
Current theme: snake
Next Theme: Any thing tropical (example: beach, pineapple, banana, hula girl, etc.)
Charles III Album
Charles III Portrait Set
Charles IV Album
Charles IV Portrait Set
Spanish Colonial Pillar Set
Design Pierrette Lambert, engraver Robert Cochet (Monnaie de Paris):
Theme: more tropical things!
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Would this coin be tropical enough?
Next theme can be a coin with a lion
Mr_Spud
Thanx God that is not a 1984 coin!
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Meow. Now a cat.
I've posted this link before and thought that I would do it again when the "theme" gets into other things living on the planet:
http://www.coinzoo.net/
Daniel was a friend of mine on the old CCRS coin site.
It's so tough to narrow down the field when it comes to cats, as they're one of my collecting areas, so here's a few...
I guess the next theme should naturally be a doggie...
Jeremy Bostwick
For exceptional works of medallic art, check out our current inventory at Numismagram!
And dogs are one of mine--greyhound/sighthounds specifically. Medals, coins, and even a conder. It's like paralysis by analysis trying to pick one. So a random pull and a photo I could do better with.
And a coin too:
How about the year 1952 next.
Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
DPOTD
maybe choose another theme, since nobody came with a coin?
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Here's a Martin Luther/300th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation bronze medal from 1817...
New theme—how about a coin or medal with at least three stars in the design.
Jeremy Bostwick
For exceptional works of medallic art, check out our current inventory at Numismagram!
Next theme: mountains
Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl seen from The Temple of the Sun (Teotihuacan):
New theme: trees.
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Theme: Trees
1919 Wollin 25 Pfennig
New theme: A coin with an unusual denomination
Justin Meunier
Boardwalk Numismatics
Unusual denomination?
I got this. 🤓
Next theme, ballerina
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When does "revolvers on coins" start?
What? There are too many? Oh darn.