Haiti, 0.5 Gourde Uncirculated

This halfcrown sized Peruvian coin was issued in 1973, that is more than 40 years ago. On the reverse is a native of Peru with a big hat and very long hair. The reverse has the arms of Peru with a Llama in a shield surrounded by a wreath made of two different types of leaves. It is a beautiful coin and one you don’t often see as the coins of South American countries when seen in this country are usually in well circulated condition. We only have 80 pieces available and when they are gone…

Born around A.D.208 Alexander was put on the throne in A.D. 222, the last of the Severan Dynasty. The young emperor was popular with the people but relied heavily on his mother, Julia Mamaea, alienating the army who eventually murdered them both in A.D. 235 in Mainz, Germany. These bronze coins were struck throughout his reign in the city of Nicaea, the modern Turkish town of Iznik. It is famous historically for the later Council of Nicaea in A.D. 325 by Constantine the Great which formed the basis for Christianity today. These coins have Greek writing, show Severus Alexander’s bust on the obverse with three or four army standards on the reverse. We offer them here in Fine. Get a coin almost 1800 years old from the birthplace of the Christian Creed.

This Scarce St. Thomas & Prince 1000 Dobras Olympic crown was issued in 1996 for the games held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. It depicts swimmers and is struck in Proof cupronickel. Very high relief and quite a scarce crown.They have toned over the years. This is a good value, especially at our price of just £19.95!