3.6000 grams, 0.5000 Silver 0.0579 oz. ASW, 20.5 mm. Obv: Head right. Rev: Value in center circle flanked by dates. Mintage: 1,500,000.
9.0000 grams, 0.5000 Silver 0.1447 oz. ASW, 26.5 mm. Obv: Head right. Rev: Value in center circle flanked by dates. Mintage: 8,800,000.
12.0000 grams, Stainless Steel, 30 mm. Obv: Standing figure facing right. Rev: Value and date within wreath. Mintage: 4,015,000.
First minted by the Shahi kings circa 650 C.E., Balban the Great, the Sultan of Delhi, was issuing similar designs as late as 1287 C.E. The names and denominations of this remarkable long-lived coin series were lost to history. As a group they were known as jitals. These earliest silver Shahi jitals were crudely hand struck of 2.9 to 3.3 grams of high grade silver, averaging 17 to 18.5 millimeters in diameter. We guarantee this coin to be an authentic silver Shahi silver which comes as shown in a descriptive folder with a Certificate of Authenticity.
The denominations included are: 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 Afghanis. They are listed in Krause’s Standard Catalog of World Paper Money as Pick 56, 57,58, 60, 61, 62 and 63. They come in a hard inert plastic currency holder.
Armenia – Facing Dragons – 50 Rubles – 1919 – Pick 30 – Extra Fine
Armenia – Woman Spinning – 250 Rubles – 1919 – Pick 32 – Extra Fine
All five notes are in crisp uncirculated condition and come in an archival quality plastic envelope.AG97
A former British colony, Cyprus received independence in 1960 following years of resistance to British rule. Tensions between the Greek Cypriot majority and Turkish Cypriot minority came to a head in December 1963, when violence broke out in the capital of Nicosia. Despite the deployment of UN peacekeepers in 1964, sporadic intercommunal violence continued forcing most Turkish Cypriots into enclaves throughout the island. In 1974, a Greek-sponsored attempt to seize the government was met by military intervention from Turkey, which soon controlled more than a third of the island. In 1983, the Turkish-held area declared itself the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus,” but it is recognized only by Turkey. The latest two-year round of UN-brokered direct talks – between the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities to reach an agreement to reunite the divided island – ended when the Greek Cypriots rejected the UN settlement plan in an April 2004 referendum. The entire island entered the EU on 1 May 2004, although the EU acquis – the body of common rights and obligations – applies only to the areas under direct Republic of Cyprus control. At present, every Cypriot carrying a Cyprus passport has the status of a European citizen; however, EU laws do not apply to north Cyprus. Nicosia continues to oppose EU efforts to establish direct trade and economic links to north Cyprus as a way of encouraging the Turkish Cypriot community to continue to support reunification. All the coins in this set are in Brilliant Uncirculated condition as released by the Mint. These sets make beautiful and educational gifts for young numismatists and are invaluable in putting the final touches on exceptional school projects.
Cyprus – Type Set & Postal Cache – 6 Coins – Brilliant Uncirculated – Descriptive Card – One of a series of different type coin sets that was issued by the Franklin Mint in a subscription program back in the mid-1980s. The country’s coins are mounted on an 8″ by 11 1/2″ card with a cancelled Postal Cache in the upper right hand corner. The back of the card gives all of the coin specifications. The set also includes a descriptive card that gives a brief history of the country as well as a regional map showing the country’s location relative to neighboring countries. All of the coins in this set were obtained directly from the country’s Central Bank and have never been in circulation. This beautiful set would make an excellent addition to any school project or collection of world coins.
Israel – Hanukka Mint Set – (7) Coins – 2004 – Brilliant Uncirculated – Official Packaging – This Hanukka Mint Set is one of only 2,500 sets issued by the Bank of Israel in 5765/2004 and comes individually numbered as issued by the Israel Government Coins & Medals Corporation. Originally issued to honor Syrian Jewry, this pristine set would make a great Hanukka gift or addition to any collection of world coins.
Israel – Pidyon Haben – 10 Lirot – 1974 – Brilliant Uncirculated Silver – KM76.1
Israel – Pidyon Haben – Menorah – 10 Lirot – 1974 – Proof Silver Crown – KM76.2
Israel – Type Set – 1,1/2 Sheqel,10,5,1 Agorot – BU
Mongolia – Petra – Jordan – 100 Tugrik (Terper) – 2008 – Prooflike Crown Petra (9 B.C. – 40 A.D.), Jordan – On the edge of the Arabian Desert, Petra was the glittering capital of the Nabataean empire of King Aretas IV (9 B.C. to 40 A.D.). Masters of water technology, the Nabataeans provided their city with great tunnel constructions and water chambers. A theater, modeled on Greek-Roman prototypes, had space for an audience of 4,000. Today, the Palace Tombs of Petra, with the 42-meter-high Hellenistic temple facade on the El-Deir Monastery, are impressive examples of Middle Eastern culture.
Palestine – Demonitized Coin – Plant – 100 Mils – 1939 – About Uncirculated – KM-7
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