A box of 20 / type set of world (silver) coins - what to include?

U1chicago

I know it is hard to limit any collection to a box of 20 but I thought it would be fun to try with world silver coins.
My goals are that it has to be a silver coin, a design that I find interesting, and an eye appealing coin.
I'd like to hear some thoughts on the following list-which of these would you include, which would you drop, and what could be a potential replacement (for something dropped)?

Currently there is a heavier lean towards Latin America but I believe there is a solid balance of most areas (although I know some regions aren't represented at all).

Pillar Dollar (8R)
Mexico 8 Reales
Mexico Caballito Peso
CAR 8R
Panama Balboa
Guatemala Peso
El Salvador Peso (Columbus)
Cuba ABC Peso
Dominican Republic Peso
Maria Theresa Thaler (1780 Restrike)
Poland 10 Zloty ("Jadwiga")
Latvia 5 Lati (1929-1932)
Eritrea Tallero
Ethiopia Birr
French Indochina Piastre
British Trade Dollar
US Philippine Peso
Japan Yen
Hawaii Dollar
US Trade Dollar

And here are some from the above list that I already have

RSP

I really like what you are doing and you have some nice coins there. Why don't you just continue adding coins you like. When you get to 20 add a few more and then decide if you want to sell any (or start a second box). RSP

syl

I'd definitely get a 1903-06 Philippine Peso in there .... one of the prettiest coins ever struck.

hfjacinto

You need a coin from Portugal.

U1chicago

@RSP said:
I really like what you are doing and you have some nice coins there. Why don't you just continue adding coins you like. When you get to 20 add a few more and then decide if you want to sell any (or start a second box). RSP

Thank you! 20 is just an outline and I’m definitely open to adding more (I’m already expanding from my original box of 20 that was a combo US and world).

U1chicago

@syl said:
I'd definitely get a 1903-06 Philippine Peso in there .... one of the prettiest coins ever struck.

That is a design I really like and plan to add.

U1chicago

@hfjacinto the Portugal 50 centavos is a very nice design. I recall bidding on a nicely toned one several years ago but didn’t win it. I should make an effort to look for one.

jgenn

I would consider any coin design that is just a bust of a ruler on one side and a coat of arms on the other to be replaceable with something more interesting. A wildman or city view thaler or silver rider ducaton would be nice to include. An Islamic design like the Morroccan 10 dirhams would add a non-representational design to the mix.

jgenn

U1chicago

@jgenn said:
I would consider any coin design that is just a bust of a ruler on one side and a coat of arms on the other to be replaceable with something more interesting. A wildman or city view thaler or silver rider ducaton would be nice to include. An Islamic design like the Morroccan 10 dirhams would add a non-representational design to the mix.

For the most part I am avoiding rulers. For example, the era of 8 Reales with Kings is skipped.
I do like city views and the ducaton but the wildman hasn't really captivated me. The Moroccan coin is cool but again not among my favorites (unless the toning spoke to me).

Cladiator

It violates the no ruler rule but a Gothic Crown would be nice. A French sower would be a good candidate too.

Weiss

A great list and a great collection.
If you need a 2nd string, maybe a fat man? Hundreds of millions minted for something like 50 years.