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2 hours ago, augur said:
Very nice! You even got a mini date run (1917, 1918, 1919)
That’s about the only date run I will get on these rare creatures....
I realised from day 1, that I would never complete a date run on these rare coins...for several reasons.
Firstly, when you look on numista, there are 49 different Una Libras identified...so far so good 😊
When you then cross reference against Una Libras graded by NGC and PCGS ..’Houston, we have a problem’! 7 year dates do not exist!
In that, both companies have never seen seven of the year dates..ever..!..that doesn’t mean they don’t exist ..just that they are rare and have not been graded.
Furthermore, of all the Una Libras graded by these two companies...there are 22 year dates where only three or less have been graded for that particular year...these are rare coins, and hard to track down....and that’s the fun of it all..the chase!🦙.
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Coins of the LMU would be fine (but a lot of people will have no idea what LMU means). Let’s ask @augur...he’s usually got his finger on the pulse of public opinion!
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2 hours ago, Toshunya86 said:
Are these coins circulated originally , or commemoratives ? OR some are restrikes of others ? 1902 to 1964 is a huge time period.
A bit of everything...they run from 1898 to 1969. As Peru adopted the gold standard, the coins were originally used as currency up until 1931. Then there was a long pause until 1959. After which, Peru used these coins principally as a method of international trade payment.
I am not aware of any re-strikes, although I am pretty new to these myself, so by no means an expert.
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1 hour ago, Toshunya86 said:
I would like to ask all the participants of this topic if we could rename the title of this thread - into LMU coins or something similar. What do you all think ? I m wishing to hear opinions before to submit the idea to the moderators.
No problem from me, it’s not the first time this thread has been renamed, a gradual evolution is a good thing me thinks.
👍. However, out of courtesy, it might be worth asking the original thread creator to agree to the change...I’m sure he won’t mind.
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Not all received today, but are being ‘shown today’ for the first time.
A few months ago, I fell for these ‘Sovereigns of South America’ (same size, weight etc as the British Sovereign), and started to hoover up as many as I could!
The more observant might have noticed a couple of them appearing on Numi videos recently (1917 and 1966). Lots more heading to NGC soon I hope😃!
Some of these ‘South American Sovereigns’ can have ridiculously low mintages (see numista) https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces46644.html
but sell for reasonable prices 🤑...just got to love them 😀.
More information on this coin, and others from South America can be found here on the forum.
Gold Coins of South America - Gold - The Silver Forum
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Peru Una Libra (1898-1969) A bit more about them...
Graded ones obtained so far:- (Picture from Today I Received)
The libra, also known as the libra peruana de oro ("Peruvian gold pound"), was a unit of currency issued in Peru between 1898 and 1931. It was equivalent to 10 soles and was issued in the form of gold coins and banknotes, which circulated alongside coins denominated in centavos and soles.
Other smaller denominations have also been produced:-
1/5 libra: 15 mm diameter, 0.0471 troy ounces of gold
1/2 libra: 19 mm diameter, 0.118 ounces gold
1 libra: 22 mm diameter, 0.235 ounces gold
The first libra coins were minted in 1898, to the same standard as the British sovereign (113 grains of pure gold). In 1901, Peru adopted a gold standard based on the libra worth 10 soles. The gold standard was maintained until 1932 (see Peruvian sol for more details). Coins were issued until 1930, banknotes until 1933. No Libras were minted between 1930 and 1959.
Obverse: On the obverse in the center there is the national emblem of Peru, supported on each side by two different branches: palm and laurel. The sun shines over the heraldic shield. The inscription “REPUBLICA PERUANA-LIMA” extends almost along the entire length of the rim, leaving room for the year of issue (the date is indicated along the lowest rim).
Reverse: The reverse side of 1 libra is decorated with a bust of an Indian (Inca warrior - Manco Capac), turned to the right, crowned with his mascaypacha 🤔? The reverse inscription is “VERDAD I-JUSTICIA”. The letters are bent around the top half of the rim. At the bottom edge under the image there is the denomination of the coin “UNA LIBRA”.
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38 minutes ago, richatthecroft said:
They are beautiful coins- keep on collecting, it’ll be good to get an update of where you are with them down the line.
Maybe add a 100 Soles down the line 😉 just for the size and weight- one sold on the-saleroom.com yesterday- MS62- the 31% buyers premium put me off- hammer price was just shy of £1400- impressive coin.
At £1400 it will be staying in the-saleroom😂...
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What started out as a joke about a llama (Vicuña) with another forum member back in July 2019, has led me to start collecting one particular gold coin from South America....
The Peruvian Una Libra (One Pound) KM#207
Weight : 7.9881 gms
Fineness : 0.917
Obverse : Shield within springs with radiant sun above
Reverse : Head with headband facing right (Manco Capac)
Edge Description : Reeded
Initially, I thought I would just get the one, and managed to buy one off the forum (thanks to @Cornishfarmer) and recently had it graded.
Basically, this coin is the Peruvian equivalent of the British Sovereign...but much rarer in some cases, and way cheaper to buy😃👍!
The second Una Libra I bought (1968) came from Ebay, (for under £300!😃). A quick trip to NGC via Numi, and it comes back a great grade...MS64.
To be continued...
Looking forward to see what you all have tucked away from South America...there must be lots of interesting gold coins to be revealed!
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47 minutes ago, Madstacks said:
Love that, entered:P
Awesome picture..could you send me the link to enter...And how much am I looking at?💰💰💰
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Big thank you to @ilovesilverireallydo for solving a couple of Christmas present problems😃 🎅
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On 28/11/2019 at 17:43, scotland210590 said:
I would love something by JMB, also on the look out for something by Keith Haring aswell but there seems to be alot of counterfeits. I mostly look out for urban art and pop art stuff, i grew up around that culture so its something im familiar with.
Heres the prints i have
Check this out...your lucky day!
https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/keith-haring-jean-michel-basquiat/
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3 minutes ago, Toshunya86 said:
30% below spot ?! How did you do that )
Slick negotiating technique I’ve heard...and if that fails :-
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On 22/11/2019 at 18:28, scotland210590 said:
Something ive recently got into aswell, currently got a Shepard Fairey Blondie print, signed by Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and Shepard Fairey, limited to 450
A signed & numbered print from a famous graffiti artist called MadC
Also managed to pick up a Banksy print which im waiting to see what direction it goes...
Art is a big money maker if you buy from the right people, signed prints by Andy Warhol will sell for £250,000, he painted some soup cans just over 20 years back and now it could buy you a house.
Crazy.
Interesting..I collect Jean-Michel Basquiat original exhibition posters..his first painting was rumoured to have been bought by Debbie Harry. He did collaborative work with Andy Warhol, and died soon after Andy..at the age of 28. Amazing nobody knows who Basquiat is..especially when you think his work has sold for over $50m!
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For sale on eBay and really well priced, If I didn’t have it already I would be buying,
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2 hours ago, augur said:
How come each time you make an expensive acquisition my name is mentioned? Last time the two Albanian 20 Franga (1926R/1927V Skanderbeg)
Sounds almost as if I was bad influence for you 😂
I am saying nothing..and you know why 😉! May the status quo be continued, for as long as I can remain solvent!👍
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At long long last..my date run of French 20 Francs Angels is complete, and comes to an end (and an expensive one☹️)!. With kind assistance from @augur I managed to get the ‘Torch’ engravers mark on an 1896....bought at the Gadoury auction in Monaco earlier this month.
This will fit in nicely with the little hoard below...note the difference between the two 1896’s.
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44 minutes ago, AndrewSL76 said:
It is a ridiculous premium on the silver. Is anyone actually going to buy this?
No. For so many reasons..but happy for those that do. It’s a nice coin, but I just cannot reconcile the price with the product, to be able to purchase one.
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42 minutes ago, ilovesilverireallydo said:
Any advice on value of this? Picked it up today
The one below was sold in May 2019..pity it’s the Paris mint..others are more sought after...A very nice pick up though😃
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Some pretty hard to get hold of Australian Privy Kookaburras..with an American twist!
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A rare chance to pick up a nice date run of early French 20 Francs...
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@Lea79 hi...Always each to their own, but personally..given the choice and budget... I would save a bit longer and buy a 20 Franga Skanderbegu..probably a 1927 as they sell for less...They are truly great coins!
I wouldn’t normally divulge prices paid, but as this is the best thread (by far) on TSF I will make an exception.
I paid £670 for the MS64 1927 Skanderbegu, be it lucky, or just the genius skills of my faithful bidder @augur, I don’t know...but that was only a few months ago...patience and fortune will hopefully find you one for about this price!
If you can’t wait...then I would go for the 20 Zlotych ..or maybe post a Wanted advert and see what surfaces...you ever know !
Added 0 minutes later...Now that’s Freeky!
Today I Received.....
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A very nice stamp to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Peruvian Libra coin, Peru Mint background.