Photography – high grade Morgan Dollar

Getting an accurate image of a high grade coin -- photo sequence -- "uncirculated" grade US silver dollar

‘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.

Austria Maria Theresia Thaler 1780 (Restrike)

Brief overview of this coin type with link to details of all the variants

US 1921 Peace Dollar – High Relief

Comparison of relief on US 1921 vs 1923 Peace dollar reverse, highlighting lustre on the coins

US Peace Dollar, KM# 150 - 1921 vs 1923 'normal relief' - One of a kind... This is an interesting coin on account of it being the first in the series with the added distinction of 'high relief' production - the design for the '21s was apparently double stamped to make it stand out. As … Continue reading US 1921 Peace Dollar – High Relief →

The French Connection

French 5 Francs L'An 7 obverse showing overall appearance of the coin

Revolutionary France, 1st Republic 5 Francs Year 7 (1798 A) There are quite a few varieties of this coin doing the rounds, but I'm just happy to have one, even in this fairly beaten up condition. I really like it! I saw more, similar but not the same for sale recently and was seriously tempted...! … Continue reading The French Connection →