NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Titus Sestertius

Titus, 79-81. Sestertius (Ae, 34.34 mm, 25.73 g) uncertain mint, Rome or Thrace, 80-81. IMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII. Laureate head of Titus right. Rev. Mars nude, wearing flowing cloack on the left shoulder and crested helmet, advancing right with the right leg onward, holding long spear in the right hand and trophy in the left hand over the shoulder, S C to left and right sides. RIC II.1, 499. RPC II, 502. Cohen 203 corr; BMCRE 310. Dark patina. Extremely Fine

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Titus, 79-81. Sestertius (https://www.biddr.com/auctions/astarte/browse?a=4267&l=5045661)

1777 Swiss-French Solothurn Alliance Renewal Medal

SWITZERLAND. Solothurn. City and Canton. Gilt bronze medal 1777 sworn the alliance between Louis XVI of France and the Swiss Confederates, sworn in Solothurn. (Gilt Bronze, 53.78 mm, 50.21 g) 1777, by K. J. Schwendimann. LUDOVICUS XVI REX CHRISTIANISS Bust to right. Rev. HELVETIOS NOBIS SOCIOS NOVA FOEDERA IUNGANT Gallia and Helvetia shaking hands in front of a sacrificial altar flame with an enthroned Minerva sitting atop a nearby column; in exergue SOLODVRI XXV AVG / MDCCLXXVII. Swiss medals 89 (bronze). Sehr selten / Very rare. Sehr schön-vorzüglich / Very fine-extremely fine.

An alliance had already been concluded between the Confederation and the French king under Louis XIV in 1663, which primarily focussed on military aspects. Due to internal disputes between the cantons, this alliance was not renewed in 1715. It was not until Louis XVI attempted to reach an agreement again, which was achieved in 1777. The renewal was celebrated on 25 August in Solothurn, the official residence of the French ambassador, to which this medal refers.

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SWITZERLAND. Solothurn. City and Canton. (https://www.biddr.com/auctions/astarte/browse?a=4267&l=5045750)

1836 Half Dime

LM-3,R.1, 3/INVERTED 3 CAC. A scarce variety in higher grades with lustrous surfaces and full strike. A 65 non cac not as nice as this one in some ways brought 8400! Great value.

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1836 H10C LARGE 5C LM-3,R.1, 3/INVERTED 3 PCGS MS63 CAC (http://hlrc.com/Inventory/CoinViewer?id=871207006&c=23)

De La Rue Advertising Note

Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd., an advertising note for Bank Notes and Postage Stamps, ND (c. early 20th century), serial number 00,266102H, with the same design on reverse, in a different colour, good extremely fine to about uncirculated, rare £ 200-£ 260

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Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd., an advertising note for Bank Notes and Postage Stamps (https://www.noonans.co.uk/auctions/calendar/740/catalogue/479491/)

Super Bowl LVIII Flip Coin

Super Bowl LVIII (58) starts with the Flip Coin! This is the same coin that will be used for the Official Coin Toss to start the game. This is a unique limited edition minted coin measuring 39mm in diameter and plated with .999 fine silver then selectively plated with 24kt gold. The Flip Coin is minted on one side with the official Super Bowl LVIII logo as well as the commissioners signature and the other side is minted with the dueling logos of the Super Bowl teams. Each Flip coin is individually numbered on the coin, protected in a clear capsule to preserve its condition, accompanied by a matching numbered certificate of authenticity and delivered in a 4"x6" suede booklet only used for this coin. This coin is a limited edition of only 10,000 and officially licensed by the NFL. Proudly made in the USA by The Highland Mint!

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SUPER BOWL LVIII OFFICIAL GOLD AND SILVER 2-TONE FLIP COIN (https://www.highlandmint.com/products/49ers-v-chiefs-super-bowl-lviii-official-gold-and-silver-2-tone-flip-coin)

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