A Spanish Dollar…5/-

Colonial Spain, Mexio 8R 1802 FT obverse

An early 19th century Spanish silver piece of eight coin from Mexico (1802 FT) that formed part of Australia's early currency.

‘A copper coin of 1oz.’ – 2d

Close up UK 1797 cartwheel penny reverse

An 18th century English copper coin that formed part of Australia's early currency, the 1797 cartwheel penny.

A Dutch gilder 2/-

An 18th century (1763) Dutch silver coin type that formed part of Australia's early currency.

Age of Empire – France 2 Sous 1792 W, KM #603

Tracing the possible (if unlikely) historical route of a 1792 French copper coin (bell money) travelling from Revolutionary France to 1800s Australia

Made in Japan, c.1860

Japan 1 Shu Gin, Ansei (1854-65) Here's a way cool piece of old silver, actually a really nice example with a hefty metal fineness (.968 Ag) and of course an interesting shape with lots of kanji on each side. The Ginza Numista helpfully identifies the coin as having been made in Tokyo at the Ginza … Continue reading Made in Japan, c.1860 →