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NewSILVER COINS FROM THE GRAND DUCHY OF FINLAND

Grand Duchy of Finland, under Czarist Russian rule, silver 25 Pennia and 50 PenniaFrom 1809 to 1917 Finland was ruled by Czarist Russia, who called the country the Grand Duchy of Finland.  Finland however had its own coinage. We offer a silver 25 Pennia and silver 50 Pennia from this period of Russian domination.  The coins date from the early 1900’s to 1916 and grade XF.  The denomination is on one side of the coin and the crowned Czarist double-headed eagle is on the other. The coins were struck by the Helsinki mint. An S, for mintmaster, Isac Sundell is below the eagle.  Sundell, was quite a survivor.  He managed to hold his office for 35 years, through WWI, Finland's War of Independence, and WWII.
Item FIN-6+ SET OF 2 GRAND DUCHY OF FINLAND SILVER COINS (KM6.2, 2.2) XF $15.00

NewSILVER COINS FROM FINLAND’S CIVIL WAR

Silver 25 and 50 Pennia from the White Government (Kerenski) during the Finnish Civil War of 1917Finland was a Russian possession from 1809 until 1917.  The collapse of the Czarist government in March of 1917 created the opportunity for Finland to demand their independence.  Fighting broke out between various pro-Russian and anti-Russian factions. These two silver coins, a silver 25 and 50 Pennia, were issued in mid 1917.  The Provisional Russian Government of Alexander Kerenski issued them for the pro-Russian forces fighting in Finland.  The design is similar to the previous Czarist issues, however the Czarist crown was removed from the eagle.  In November 1917 the Bolsheviks took over Russia, and on December 6, 1917 Finland declared its independence, thus ending this short-lived series. The coins saw very little use, therefore show little or no signs of circulation. Considering the age, grade and history of the coins, the price for them seems remarkably low.
Item FIN-19+ SET OF 2 FINLAND CIVIL WAR COINS 1917 (KM19-20) XF-AU $15.00

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NewECUADOR SILVER 2 SUCRES FEATRES SUCRE

Ecuador silver 2 Sucres 1944This silver 2 Sucres of Ecuador was struck only a single year, in 1944. The obverse picture Antonio José de Sucre, who liberated Ecuador from the Spanish and later served as the first elected President of Bolivia.  The reverse features the Ecuadorian arms.  The coin is 29mm in diameter is, contains .2915 troy ounce of pure silver and is Uncirculated.
Item EC-80 ECUADOR 2 SUCRES 1944 KM80 UNC $16.00

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NewTHE UNUSUAL TIBET SILVER RUPEE

Tibet silver portrait RupeeThis coin has a confused origin.  It was minted in both Tibet and China and pictures either Queen Victoria or the Emperor of China. The Indian Rupee picturing Queen Victoria was widely used in Tibet and Szechuan Province of China at the turn of the century.  In an effort to reduce dependence on the “foreign” Rupee (and make some extra money) the Tibet Rupee was issued.  The silver coin is the same size as the Indian Rupee, though it contains less silver.  The “Queen” is wearing the same floral dress as is on the Indian Rupee, however she was given a Chinese hat in place of her crown, so she could pass as the Emperor of China.  The English legends on the reverse were replaced with Chinese legends, though the floral designs were kept. The coin was not dated.  It must have received wide acceptance as it was issued from 1902 until 1942 from a variety of mints in both Tibet and Szechuan. 
Item TIB-3 TIBET SILVER 1 RUPEE (1903-1942) Y3variety F-VF $32.50

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BURMA SILVER PEACOCK RUPEE

Burma silver peacock Rupee (1852)This attractive silver Kyat was issued by the Burmese king Mindon Min. The coins show the king's personal emblem, a peacock with a fanned out tail. The coins are dated year 1214 in the Burmese era (1852AD).  The coins were equivalent to the Indian Rupee, which was widely used in Burma, thus are often called "Peacock Rupees".  Burma is now known as Myanmar.
Item BURM-10BURMA PEACOCK "RUPEE", 1852 (KM10) F-VF $27.50


SILVER SIAMESE COIN FEATURES 3-HEADED ELEPHANT

Siam 1/4 Baht (Salung) of Rama VI (Vajiravudh)This Siamese (Thai) silver Salung (1/4 Baht) of King Rama VI (Vajiravudh) features the king on the obverse and Erawan, the mythological three-headed elephant, on the reverse. The King had a difficult time following up on the successful modernization reforms of his father King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).  His "Westernization" reforms included founding the first University in Thailand, introduction of Scouting in Thailand, introducing compulsory education, and having Thai's adopt last names (Previously only first names were used). Being a gifted writer he even invented last names for his citizens. 
Item TH-43SIAM 1/4 BAHT 1917-25 Y43a Fine $4.00

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SILVER COIN CELEBRATES KUWAIT'S 15th ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE

Kuwait 2 Dinars 1976Kuwait issued this silver 2 Dinars coin in 1976 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their independence from Great Britain.  Pictured on the obverse are Abdullah ibn Salim, who was Emir at the time of independence, and his half-brother, Sabah Ibn Salim, who succeeded him and was Emir at the time the coin was struck. The reverse pictures an oil well, the main source of wealth of the country, a dhow, the traditional sailing boat used in Kuwait and throughout the region, and an old fort.  The 38.5mm coin has a mintage of only 70,000 pieces and is Uncirculated.
Item L-KW-15 KUWAIT 2 DINARS 1976 KM15 UNC. $39.95



FIRST SILVER COIN FROM MACAO  

Macao silver 5 Pataca 1952Portugal established Macao at the mouth of the Pearl River on the coast of China in 1557.  Serving as a trading center to both China and Japan, at one time it was one of the wealthiest cities in Asia.  The gradual silting up of its harbor and the rise of Hong Kong across the river caused the territory to go into a long decline.  It was saved only by the legalization of gambling.  After over 400 years as a Portuguese possession, Macao was returned to China in 1999.  This large, old, Uncirculated 1952 silver 5 Pataca is one of the first silver coins ever struck for Macao.  One side bears the arms of Macao, the other has the Portuguese arms.
Item L-MO-5 MACAO 5 PATACA 1952, UNC (KM5) $14.50


MACAO SILVER COIN COMMEMORATES BRIDGE 

Macao 20 Pataca Macau-Taipa BridgeMacao issued its first commemorative coin in 1974.  The silver 20 Pataca coin commemorates the opening of the Ponte Macau-Taipa Bridge, connecting the Island of Taipa with the mainland of Macao.  The 35mm coin pictures the bridge soaring over a Chinese Junk on one side and the Macao arms on the other.  The bridge helped spur development of the former Portuguese colony.  The increased traffic caused a second span to be built in 1994, and another third bridge linking Macao and Taipa was recently opened.   The coin is Uncirculated, though may have minor bag marks.
Item L-MO-8 MACAO 20 PATACA 1974 BRIDGE, UNC. KM8 $17.50

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