A collectible bimetallic coin with a face value of 500 Lire, issued by the Vatican City State in 1987 (the date on the coin is indicated in Roman numerals: MCMLXXXVII). The coin was minted in Rome (the mint mark "R" is visible on the reverse) during the reign of Pope John Paul II (AN. IX — the ninth year of his pontificate). ·        Theme: Commemorative issue "Mother of the Redeemer" (Redemptoris Mater). ·        Specifications: o   Material...

100 Lire 1987 (MCMLXXXVII), Vatican — Pope John Paul II. The Annunciation. Excellent condition (XF+/UNC) Specifications: Country: Vatican City (Citta' del Vaticano) Denomination: 100 Lire (L. 100) Year of issue: 1987 (indicated on the coin in Roman numerals: MCMLXXXVII) Pontificate period: Pope John Paul II, 9th year of reign (AN. IX) Material: Acmonital (stainless steel alloy, magnetic) Mint: Rome, Italy (mint mark — "R") Diameter: 27.8 mm Weight: 8.0 g Design: Obve...

Austria 2 Schilling 1946 — First Post-War Issue (Al, VF+/XF) Up for auction is a historical coin from the early period of the Second Austrian Republic — 2 Schilling 1946. This is Austria's first post-war coinage, carrying significant historical value. Denomination: 2 Schilling Year of Issue: 1946 Country: Austria (Republik Österreich) Material: Aluminium alloy (Al-Mg) Diameter: 28.0 mm Weight: 2.8 g Mint: Vienna (Münze Österreich) Edge: Smooth (Plain) Obverse: The coat ...

Authentic copper-nickel 1 Chiao coin, issued in 1933 by the puppet state of Manchukuo (Japanese-occupied territory of Manchuria, northeastern China). ·        Year of issue: 1933 (Datong Year 2 — 大同二年). ·        Denomination: 1 Chiao (壹角 / 10 Fen). ·        Material: Copper-Nickel (Cu-Ni). ·        Design: Obverse features two flying dragons and a sacred pearl ; reverse features the imperial emblem (sorghum flower) and...

1942 Romania 20 Lei — WWII Kingdom Issue (Zinc) An authentic WWII-era zinc coin of 20 Lei from the Kingdom of Romania, minted in 1942 during the reign of King Michael I. A classic piece of wartime emergency coinage. Due to the natural chemical properties of zinc, the coin has developed a characteristic deep, dark-grey historical patina and oxidation over the decades. The design details remain fully distinct and well-preserved, showcasing the Royal Crown on the reverse and a rus...

Circulation coin of the Kingdom of Bulgaria with a face value of 10 leva, minted in 1943 during the reign of Tsar Boris III. ·        Year of minting: 1943 ·        Denomination: 10 leva ·        Metal: Zinc (Zn) ·        Diameter: 24.0 mm ·        Weight: 5.0 g ·        Edge: Smooth The reverse of the coin depicts the famous Madara Rider—a UNESCO World Heritage site—trampling a lion, along with the...

Vatican City commemorative coin, 50 Lire 1987 (Acmonital) – Pope John Paul II, Our Lady of Refuge (XF+/AU) A commemorative coin of the Vatican City State from the pontificate of Pope John Paul II. The coin was issued in 1987 (the 9th year of the Pope's reign) in a limited edition as part of the official annual mint sets. Specifications and details: ·        Denomination: 50 Lire (L. 50) ·        Year: 1987 (in Roman numerals MCMLXXXVII) ·    �...

Vatican commemorative circulation coin from the pontificate of Pope John Paul II. This 1987 issue is dedicated to the International Marian Year (1987–1988). Vatican 200 Lire 1987 (Pontificate Anno IX) — Marian Year, XF/AU ·  Denomination: 200 Lire (L. 200) ·   Year of issue: 1987 (indicated on the obverse in Roman numerals as MCMLXXXVII) ·    Year of pontificate: IX (indicated as AN. IX) ·     Material: Bronzital ·     Mint: Rome (mintm...

Two 25 Peseta coins issued in Spain during the reign of King Juan Carlos I to commemorate the XXV Summer Olympic Games 1992 in Barcelona.These coins feature a distinctive central hole and were minted in 1990 and 1991. The obverse (front side) depicts a "Discobolus" — a stylized figure of an athlete throwing a disc, which served as the emblem for the Barcelona Olympics.Material: Aluminum BronzeDiameter: approx. 19.5 mmWeight: 4.2–4.25 gramsThickness: 2.11 mmMintage years: 1990–1...