Monday, August 17, 2009

Museum Quality: Part 2

Continuing the March Metropolitan Museum of Art trip I just have a couple of numismatic related items that came to my attention. Aside from my small examples The Met has dozens more ancient coins and coin jewelery. Plus they have some Augustus Saint-Gaudens sculptures and statues. Saint-Gaudens was a famous artist who made many coin design in the 1930s.

Gold aurei coins of the first twelve Caesars mounted in a 19th century bracelet. Inspired by the 2nd century writer Suctonius who write biographies of the first twelve Caesars some made this bracelet out of real ancient coins.

Featured are on the first bracelet are Julius Caesar, Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero. While on the second bracelet are Galba, Otho, Vitellius, Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian.


Here are some random ancient coins.


Royal Badges - Official coins and medals of various kingdoms.


Silver tetradrachm with the head of Adriadne on one side (not pictured)
and the labyrinth in Knossos.
From Gortyn, Crete, 2nd century B.C.


Silver tetradrachm
with the head of Athena on one side
and the owl in wreath.
From Athens, 135-134 B.C.
I love the owl design because it reminds me of the movie Clash of the Titans.

Ptolemy III coins from Thebes hoard 246-222 B.C.

Most likely from the same hoard as the previous image.The Egyptian section is very dark and no flash photography or video is allowed so I could not get a good image.

One thing with Egyptian coins were there thickness. They look like chocolate candies, Peppermint Patties to be exact.

I recommend visiting The Met but give yourself time the place is large and most of the coins are in corners and dead spots.

I took hundreds of pictures from armors to paintings to statues to fully recreated rooms but this one was one of my favorites.


The stained-glass dome was part of Manhattan home circa 1904 and possibly made by Tiffany Studios. Something about it was just very appealing. Sure it has nothing to do with coins or currency but everyone can enjoy its simple beauty.

17 dollars worth, for Comments/Questions click here.:

James (UK) said...

Great stuff there... this is why I want to take up metal detecting.

Man said...

Isn't their a British law that anything you find has to be turned over to the government. It seems a bit unfair, you do all the work and can't keep the prize.

James (UK) said...

Yes, virtually everything has to be declared as "treasure" and assessed. Most of the time, you end up with a fraction of it's value, and I understand a lot of people sell their finds via eBay "under the counter". :-(

GREEN AND STYLISH said...

The antique coin bracelets on the first image are beautiful! Would have made a perfect birthday gift for my mother today...
But I think I'll rather stick to tea and hugs instead - I'm sure it'll make her at least as happy as such classy jewellery :)

Man said...

It is possible to recreate that bracelet using real gold coins but that may cost a bit. Hugs are equally as precious.

al said...

4 Coin Set $1,5,200,200 Islands of Palau 1995

al said...

3 coin set $1,5,200 Islands of Palau 1998

al said...

Gold $25 pr68 GOLD Liberia 2000

al said...

Gold 20 Franc MS67 GOLD Switzerland 1916

Man said...

4 Coin Set $1,5,200,200 Islands of Palau 1995 about $750.00

3 coin set $1,5,200 Islands of Palau 1998 about $600.00

Gold $25 pr68 GOLD Liberia 2000 about $120.00

Gold 20 Franc MS67 GOLD Switzerland 1916 about $375.00

Al said...

Colour American Eagles USA 2000
Colour Sacagawea Golden Dollar 2000
Gold 25 Riyals PR67 UAE 1970
Gold 10 Mark MS67 German 1872A
Gold 20 Franc MS66 France 1907
Gold 100 BalboaPR67 Panama 1975
Gold 10 Franc MS-65 Liechtenstein 1946
Gold 20 Markaa MS-65 Finland 1891
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.917 fine gold 1Pd- KM 71B PR-68 Jersey 1987 Balwick of Jersey
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Gold KM 267b PR-67 Isle of Man 1990
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Gold 10 Kr PCGS MS65 Sweden 1874-ST
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SET of 3 coins.
Gold $5.00 PR66 mintage-: 750 Bahamas 1992
Gold $25 PR65 mintage-: 750 Bahamas 1992
Gold $10 PR66 mintage-: 750 Bahamas 1992
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Set of 4 coins.
Silver 50P Specimen MS66 mintage:15,000 Bailiwick of Jersey 1972
Silver 2P Specimen MS67 mintage:15,000 Bailiwick of Jersey 1972
Silver 1P Specimen MS67 mintage:15,000 Bailiwick of Jersey 1972
Silver 2 1/2P Specimen MS66 mintage:15,000 Bailiwick of Jersey 1972
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1 Pound - KM-71A PR67 mintage: 2,500 Jersey 1987
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silver 4000Kw PR68 Zambia 2000
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Gold 20F MS65 Brussels mint Belgium 1882
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Gold Coin Set
Gold 10P - KM-93 PR68 mintage: 500 sets Jersey 1995 set # 122
Gold 25P - KM-94 PR65 Jersey 1995 set # 122
Gold 50P - KM-95 PR68 Jersey 1995 set # 122
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Set of 3 coins
copper/nickel $5 - KM-E4 CameoProof PR68 mintage: 20 PALAU 1998
.50 fine silver $1 - KM-E2 CameoProof PR68 mintage: 20 PALAU 1998
.9 fine silver $200 - KM-E6 CameoProof PR68 mintage: 20 PALAU 1998
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4 coin set
$1 - KM-E1 PR68 mintage: 30 PALAU 1995
$200 - KM-E5A PR68 mintage: 30 PALAU 1995
$200 - KM-E5 PR67 mintage: 30 PALAU 1995
$5 - KM-E3 PR68 mintage: 30 PALAU 1995
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.90 fine gold $25 Riyals - KM-7 PR67 mintage 3,280 UAE 1970
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.90 gold 20 F - 1916-B KM35.1 MS67 Switzerland 1916
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.90 gold 20 F - KM857 MS66 mintage 17.716mil France 1907
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.9999 gold $20 - KM258 MS67 mintage:25,000 Cook Islands 1995
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.90 fine gold 10 marks - KM502 MS67 3.123mil Prussia(Germany) 1872A
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.90 fine gold 100 Balboas - KM41 PR67 Mintage: 75,000 Panama 1975
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.90 gold 20 Markka - KM9.2 MS65 mintage:91,000 Finland _proof finish 1891
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.90 gold 10 gulden - KM106 MS66 mintage 1.581mil Kingdom Netherlands 1876
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.90 gold 10 Franc - KM13 MS65 mintage: 10,000 Liechtenstein 1946-B
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3 coins
1 oz - .999 Silver 2 Dollars (Garfield on front,Queen on back) Cook Islands 1999
1/2 dollar (Garfield on front,Queen on back) Cook Islands 1999
1 oz - .999 Silver 2 Dollars (Garfield on front,Queen on back) Cook Islands 1999
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Thank you.

Man said...

Colour American Eagles USA 2000 about $41.00
Colour Sacagawea Golden Dollar 2000 just $1.00
Gold 25 Riyals PR67 UAE 1970 about $300.00
Gold 10 Mark MS67 German 1872A about $400.00
Gold 20 Franc MS66 France 1907 about $450.00
Gold 100 BalboaPR67 Panama 1975 about $515.00
Gold 10 Franc MS-65 Liechtenstein 1946 about $500.00
Gold 20 Markaa MS-65 Finland 1891 about $375.00
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.917 fine gold 1Pd- KM 71B PR-68 Jersey 1987 Balwick of Jersey about $1,200.00
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Gold KM 267b PR-67 Isle of Man 1990 about $1,850.00
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Man said...

Gold 10 Kr PCGS MS65 Sweden 1874-ST about $350.00
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SET of 3 coins.
Gold $5.00 PR66 mintage-: 750 Bahamas 1992 about $100.00
Gold $25 PR65 mintage-: 750 Bahamas 1992 about $0.00
Gold $10 PR66 mintage-: 750 Bahamas 1992 about $200.00
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Set of 4 coins.
Silver 50P Specimen MS66 mintage:15,000 Bailiwick of Jersey 1972 about $10.00
Silver 2P Specimen MS67 mintage:15,000 Bailiwick of Jersey 1972 about $40.00
Silver 1P Specimen MS67 mintage:15,000 Bailiwick of Jersey 1972 about $20.00
Silver 2 1/2P Specimen MS66 mintage:15,000 Bailiwick of Jersey 1972 about $37.00
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1 Pound - KM-71A PR67 mintage: 2,500 Jersey 1987 about $25.00
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silver 4000Kw PR68 Zambia 2000 about $60.00
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Gold 20F MS65 Brussels mint Belgium 1882 about $350.00
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Man said...

Gold Coin Set
Gold 10P - KM-93 PR68 mintage: 500 sets Jersey 1995 set # 122 about $300.00
Gold 25P - KM-94 PR65 Jersey 1995 set # 122 about $450.00
Gold 50P - KM-95 PR68 Jersey 1995 set # 122 about $1,050.00
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Set of 3 coins
copper/nickel $5 - KM-E4 CameoProof PR68 mintage: 20 PALAU 1998 about $200.00
.50 fine silver $1 - KM-E2 CameoProof PR68 mintage: 20 PALAU 1998 about $150.00
.9 fine silver $200 - KM-E6 CameoProof PR68 mintage: 20 PALAU 1998 about $350.00
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4 coin set
$1 - KM-E1 PR68 mintage: 30 PALAU 1995 about $200.00
$200 - KM-E5A PR68 mintage: 30 PALAU 1995 about $200.00
$200 - KM-E5 PR67 mintage: 30 PALAU 1995 about $200.00
$5 - KM-E3 PR68 mintage: 30 PALAU 1995 about $150.00
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.90 fine gold $25 Riyals - KM-7 PR67 mintage 3,280 UAE 1970 about $450.00

Man said...

.90 gold 20 F - 1916-B KM35.1 MS67 Switzerland 1916 about $400.00
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.90 gold 20 F - KM857 MS66 mintage 17.716mil France 1907 about $400.00
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.9999 gold $20 - KM258 MS67 mintage:25,000 Cook Islands 1995 about $100.00
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.90 fine gold 10 marks - KM502 MS67 3.123mil Prussia(Germany) 1872A about $450.00
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.90 fine gold 100 Balboas - KM41 PR67 Mintage: 75,000 Panama 1975 about $450.00
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.90 gold 20 Markka - KM9.2 MS65 mintage:91,000 Finland _proof finish 1891 about $350.00
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.90 gold 10 gulden - KM106 MS66 mintage 1.581mil Kingdom Netherlands 1876 about $350.00
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.90 gold 10 Franc - KM13 MS65 mintage: 10,000 Liechtenstein 1946-B about $500.00
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3 coins
1 oz - .999 Silver 2 Dollars (Garfield on front,Queen on back) Cook Islands 1999 about $40.00
1/2 dollar (Garfield on front,Queen on back) Cook Islands 1999 about $20.00
1 oz - .999 Silver 2 Dollars (Garfield on front,Queen on back) Cook Islands 1999 about $40.00


I will add some of your coins are not often seen at auction and may bring 3x the value but they also have few collectors since most people just want "melt" coins.

Anonymous said...

I recently bought a 1851 American gold dollar. It is uncirculated and has a few small marks on the back. Also it seems like there may have been a small object on the coin while it was struck or maybe a small die crack. Do you know what it's worth? I am also thinking about buying an 1875-S 20 cent coin that is very worn with very little detail for $50. what is your opinion?

Man said...

1851 American gold dollar. It is uncirculated and has a few small marks on the back. Also it seems like there may have been a small object on the coin while it was struck or maybe a small die crack.
--Gold is so soft the impressions are easily made but either way no extra value, about $400.00

1875-S 20 cent coin that is very worn with very little detail for $50
--It sounds right in that shape as long as the date and the S are visible.