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[RG-001]* 2007 Liberia $10 Black Madonna of Częstochowa PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This perfect replica of the venerated icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary housed at the Jasna Góra Monastery in Częstochowa, Poland has a modest mintage of 1,000. The icon was discovered in Jerusalem by Saint Helena (#44 on RG’s list) and brought back to Constantinople. Rendered in silver with gold halo accents, the coin captures slashes to the icon from robbers. Legend has it the culprit didn’t fare well when attempting to deliver a third blow, he was struck dead. * Number 1 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-001]* 2007 Liberia $10 Black Madonna of Częstochowa PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This perfect replica of the venerated icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary housed at the Jasna Góra Monastery in Częstochowa, Poland has a modest mintage of 1,000. The icon was discovered in Jerusalem by Saint Helena (#44 on RG’s list) and brought back to Constantinople. Rendered in silver with gold halo accents, the coin captures slashes to the icon from robbers. Legend has it the culprit didn’t fare well when attempting to deliver a third blow, he was struck dead. * Number 1 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-001]* 2007 Liberia $10 Black Madonna of Częstochowa PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This perfect replica of the venerated icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary housed at the Jasna Góra Monastery in Częstochowa, Poland has a modest mintage of 1,000. The icon was discovered in Jerusalem by Saint Helena (#44 on RG’s list) and brought back to Constantinople. Rendered in silver with gold halo accents, the coin captures slashes to the icon from robbers. Legend has it the culprit didn’t fare well when attempting to deliver a third blow, he was struck dead. * Number 1 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-002]* 2003-S Silver Washington Quarter - Alabama (Helen Keller) PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. This state's design features Helen Keller, with her name printed AND in Braille; along with a longleaf pine branch and Magnolia blossoms. This is the proof silver coin released for collectors and sports impressive multiply reflective black mirrors surrounding white cameo devices. The silver is distinct from its clad cousins. * Number 2 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-002]* 2003-S Silver Washington Quarter - Alabama (Helen Keller) PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. This state's design features Helen Keller, with her name printed AND in Braille; along with a longleaf pine branch and Magnolia blossoms. This is the proof silver coin released for collectors and sports impressive multiply reflective black mirrors surrounding white cameo devices. The silver is distinct from its clad cousins. * Number 2 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
2022 Mongolia Silver High-Relief 1000 Tögrög Colorized Mother Teresa { FDOI } PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. This beautiful perfect silver gem is dedicated to the Angel of Mercy, a woman who helped many poor people featuring an incredible high-relief image of Mother Teresa with her austere blue-trimmed white sari. The subtle soft coloring of the blue in the sari contrasts with the chiseled determination of Mother Teresa’s facial features and piercing eyes brought to a lifelike presence through the smart-minting technology employed to create this magnificent coin. On the flipside of the coin is the Mongolian Coat of Arms. Mintage was limited to 1,000 pieces. This masterpiece is a First Day of Issue
2022 Mongolia Silver High-Relief 1000 Tögrög Colorized Mother Teresa { FDOI } PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. This beautiful perfect silver gem is dedicated to the Angel of Mercy, a woman who helped many poor people featuring an incredible high-relief image of Mother Teresa with her austere blue-trimmed white sari. The subtle soft coloring of the blue in the sari contrasts with the chiseled determination of Mother Teresa’s facial features and piercing eyes brought to a lifelike presence through the smart-minting technology employed to create this magnificent coin. On the flipside of the coin is the Mongolian Coat of Arms. Mintage was limited to 1,000 pieces. This masterpiece is a First Day of Issue
[ RG-004 ]* 1984-FM Egypt ₤100 Cleopatra PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The Queen of Egypt appears with her signature Nekhbet vulture headdress in profile looking west towards Rome presenting a regal image against expansive open multiply-reflective fields in a design superbly rendered by The Franklin Mint. The classic F-over-M mintmark appears on the reverse above the letter “R” in "A.R.E" (Arab Republic of Egypt). Reigning during the time before Christ in the age of Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, Cleopatra is the subject of this second-year type issue with a much lower mintage of just 2,121 pieces, compared to the 16,000 for Nefertiti in the previous inaugural year. This ½-ounce golden gem perfectly captures the stoic image of Cleopatra that we all share and who seemed quite adept at playing "The Game of Thrones". The wings of her vulture headpiece drape down either side protecting the pharaoh. On the reverse the elegant design features the date and denomination in stylized Latin and Arabic text. She became the archetype for antiquity for the femme fatale. This Top-Pop (1/0) gem has flawless mirrors with pooled reflectivity that dazzles the eye and perfectly frosted devices and was graded as perfect by both NGC and PCGS. * Number 4 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins” shows the smaller 1993 ₤50 which is based on this coin from the previous decade.
[ RG-004 ]* 1984-FM Egypt ₤100 Cleopatra PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The Queen of Egypt appears with her signature Nekhbet vulture headdress in profile looking west towards Rome presenting a regal image against expansive open multiply-reflective fields in a design superbly rendered by The Franklin Mint. The classic F-over-M mintmark appears on the reverse above the letter “R” in "A.R.E" (Arab Republic of Egypt). Reigning during the time before Christ in the age of Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, Cleopatra is the subject of this second-year type issue with a much lower mintage of just 2,121 pieces, compared to the 16,000 for Nefertiti in the previous inaugural year. This ½-ounce golden gem perfectly captures the stoic image of Cleopatra that we all share and who seemed quite adept at playing "The Game of Thrones". The wings of her vulture headpiece drape down either side protecting the pharaoh. On the reverse the elegant design features the date and denomination in stylized Latin and Arabic text. She became the archetype for antiquity for the femme fatale. This Top-Pop (1/0) gem has flawless mirrors with pooled reflectivity that dazzles the eye and perfectly frosted devices and was graded as perfect by both NGC and PCGS. * Number 4 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins” shows the smaller 1993 ₤50 which is based on this coin from the previous decade.
[ RG-004 ]* 1984-FM Egypt ₤100 Cleopatra PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The Queen of Egypt appears with her signature Nekhbet vulture headdress in profile looking west towards Rome presenting a regal image against expansive open multiply-reflective fields in a design superbly rendered by The Franklin Mint. The classic F-over-M mintmark appears on the reverse above the letter “R” in "A.R.E" (Arab Republic of Egypt). Reigning during the time before Christ in the age of Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, Cleopatra is the subject of this second-year type issue with a much lower mintage of just 2,121 pieces, compared to the 16,000 for Nefertiti in the previous inaugural year. This ½-ounce golden gem perfectly captures the stoic image of Cleopatra that we all share and who seemed quite adept at playing "The Game of Thrones". The wings of her vulture headpiece drape down either side protecting the pharaoh. On the reverse the elegant design features the date and denomination in stylized Latin and Arabic text. She became the archetype for antiquity for the femme fatale. This Top-Pop (1/0) gem has flawless mirrors with pooled reflectivity that dazzles the eye and perfectly frosted devices and was graded as perfect by both NGC and PCGS. * Number 4 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins” shows the smaller 1993 ₤50 which is based on this coin from the previous decade.
[ RG#005]* 1979-S Susan B. Anthony Dollar (Type 1) PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Highly frosted devices against highly and multiply reflective fields show-off this first-year "Suzie B". The adoption of this smaller format dollar never really caught on, and the gaming industry moved from machines that used to gobble up those larger dollars to ones that took casino-specific tokens. Though never popular with the public, this is the proof version of the coin released for general circulation. Susan B. Anthony is the face of women getting the vote in the US. * Number 5 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[ RG#005]* 1979-S Susan B. Anthony Dollar (Type 1) PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Highly frosted devices against highly and multiply reflective fields show-off this first-year "Suzie B". The adoption of this smaller format dollar never really caught on, and the gaming industry moved from machines that used to gobble up those larger dollars to ones that took casino-specific tokens. Though never popular with the public, this is the proof version of the coin released for general circulation. Susan B. Anthony is the face of women getting the vote in the US. * Number 5 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
2022 Niue $2 Princess Diana PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Death of Princess Diana, this silver gem provides a photo-like rendition of the princess captured in 99.99% pure silver. This South Pacific Island coin is the first in its “Celebrities” series and rendered in high relief, accented in color to create a flawless black-and-white image of “The World’s Princess”. The texting backdrop is accented with repeated I♥D (I Heart Di) and the period since her death 1997-2023. Just 555 pieces were struck for this series inaugural issue at the Le Grand Mint in Hagen, Germany.
2022 Niue $2 Princess Diana PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Death of Princess Diana, this silver gem provides a photo-like rendition of the princess captured in 99.99% pure silver. This South Pacific Island coin is the first in its “Celebrities” series and rendered in high relief, accented in color to create a flawless black-and-white image of “The World’s Princess”. The texting backdrop is accented with repeated I♥D (I Heart Di) and the period since her death 1997-2023. Just 555 pieces were struck for this series inaugural issue at the Le Grand Mint in Hagen, Germany.
2022 Niue $2 Princess Diana PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Death of Princess Diana, this silver gem provides a photo-like rendition of the princess captured in 99.99% pure silver. This South Pacific Island coin is the first in its “Celebrities” series and rendered in high relief, accented in color to create a flawless black-and-white image of “The World’s Princess”. The texting backdrop is accented with repeated I♥D (I Heart Di) and the period since her death 1997-2023. Just 555 pieces were struck for this series inaugural issue at the Le Grand Mint in Hagen, Germany.
2021 Cook Islands $2 Old Glory Betsy Ross MS70 { PCGS-5 }. From the series honoring George Washington, this coin depicts the presentation of Old Glory to the General in 1776 by Betsy Ross. Initially the stars were to have been six-pointed stars! Who knew? This matte surface strike features a vivid full color image of the event 245 years earlier. Just 5,000 pieces were struck to remember this occasion rendered in one-half ounce of 99.9% silver.
2021 Cook Islands $2 Old Glory Betsy Ross MS70 { PCGS-5 }. From the series honoring George Washington, this coin depicts the presentation of Old Glory to the General in 1776 by Betsy Ross. Initially the stars were to have been six-pointed stars! Who knew? This matte surface strike features a vivid full color image of the event 245 years earlier. Just 5,000 pieces were struck to remember this occasion rendered in one-half ounce of 99.9% silver.
2021 Cook Islands $2 Old Glory Betsy Ross MS70 { PCGS-5 }. From the series honoring George Washington, this coin depicts the presentation of Old Glory to the General in 1776 by Betsy Ross. Initially the stars were to have been six-pointed stars! Who knew? This matte surface strike features a vivid full color image of the event 245 years earlier. Just 5,000 pieces were struck to remember this occasion rendered in one-half ounce of 99.9% silver.
[RG#008]* 2007-W Gold Eagle (Martha Washington) PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Mintage: 19,167. The wife of the first president of the USA Martha set the example for future first ladies to follow, one of grace, dignity and taking care of the home. This perfect gem strike features unblemished mirrored surfaces. As the first First-Lady, she paid her dues to make this list. * Number 8 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG#008]* 2007-W Gold Eagle (Martha Washington) PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Mintage: 19,167. The wife of the first president of the USA Martha set the example for future first ladies to follow, one of grace, dignity and taking care of the home. This perfect gem strike features unblemished mirrored surfaces. As the first First-Lady, she paid her dues to make this list. * Number 8 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG#009]* 2015-W Gold Eagle (Jacqueline Kennedy) { FIRST STRIKE } PR70DCAM { QA } { PCGS-4 }. Mintage: 11,222. Jackie Kennedy was the beloved First Lady that brought a new level of class to the White House that was the dawning of the age of Camelot. Fluent in several languages she charmed world leaders. The reverse features Saucer Magnolias that she introduced to the White House garden and later planted by JFK's grave in Arlington. Points of the flower located destinations as First Lady. And it was her decision to have the wish-bone accent removed from the highlights of her husband's hair on that first-year half dollar honoring JFK, giving us that coveted and rare variety. * Number 9 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG#009]* 2015-W Gold Eagle (Jacqueline Kennedy) { FIRST STRIKE } PR70DCAM { QA } { PCGS-4 }. Mintage: 11,222. Jackie Kennedy was the beloved First Lady that brought a new level of class to the White House that was the dawning of the age of Camelot. Fluent in several languages she charmed world leaders. The reverse features Saucer Magnolias that she introduced to the White House garden and later planted by JFK's grave in Arlington. Points of the flower located destinations as First Lady. And it was her decision to have the wish-bone accent removed from the highlights of her husband's hair on that first-year half dollar honoring JFK, giving us that coveted and rare variety. * Number 9 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG#009]* 2015-W Gold Eagle (Jacqueline Kennedy) { FIRST STRIKE } PR70DCAM { QA } { PCGS-4 }. Mintage: 11,222. Jackie Kennedy was the beloved First Lady that brought a new level of class to the White House that was the dawning of the age of Camelot. Fluent in several languages she charmed world leaders. The reverse features Saucer Magnolias that she introduced to the White House garden and later planted by JFK's grave in Arlington. Points of the flower located destinations as First Lady. And it was her decision to have the wish-bone accent removed from the highlights of her husband's hair on that first-year half dollar honoring JFK, giving us that coveted and rare variety. * Number 9 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG#009]* 2015-W Gold Eagle (Jacqueline Kennedy) { FIRST STRIKE } PR70DCAM { QA } { PCGS-4 }. Mintage: 11,222. Jackie Kennedy was the beloved First Lady that brought a new level of class to the White House that was the dawning of the age of Camelot. Fluent in several languages she charmed world leaders. The reverse features Saucer Magnolias that she introduced to the White House garden and later planted by JFK's grave in Arlington. Points of the flower located destinations as First Lady. And it was her decision to have the wish-bone accent removed from the highlights of her husband's hair on that first-year half dollar honoring JFK, giving us that coveted and rare variety. * Number 9 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
2012 $5 Solomon Islands Catherine the Great PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This tribute to Empress Catherine II features St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, as well as a 1 Ruble coin bearing her image, along with a highlighted portrait of herself. This coin has some attractive rim toning, heavily frosted devices and beautiful deep black mirrors.
2012 $5 Solomon Islands Catherine the Great PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This tribute to Empress Catherine II features St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, as well as a 1 Ruble coin bearing her image, along with a highlighted portrait of herself. This coin has some attractive rim toning, heavily frosted devices and beautiful deep black mirrors.
2012 $5 Solomon Islands Catherine the Great PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This tribute to Empress Catherine II features St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, as well as a 1 Ruble coin bearing her image, along with a highlighted portrait of herself. This coin has some attractive rim toning, heavily frosted devices and beautiful deep black mirrors.
2007-W Gold Eagle Jefferson's Liberty PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Classic Flowing Hair design for coins "back in the day" is featured on this coin for Jefferson whose real wife died before he took up residence in the White House.
2007-W Gold Eagle Jefferson's Liberty PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Classic Flowing Hair design for coins "back in the day" is featured on this coin for Jefferson whose real wife died before he took up residence in the White House.
2020-W 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Gold ₤25 British PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. This British Mint beauty was issued in conjunction with the US equivalent remembering the 400th anniversary of the historic voyage of the Mayflower to the New World. This slot pays tribute to the British Queen who reigned from 1952 to 2022, the longest reigning monarch of the British Empire, and second longest ruling royal of all time (after Louis XIV who assumed the throne as a young boy). During her leadership span of 70 years and 214 days she met every US president from Truman to Biden, except LBJ (13 of 14 presidents). Blessed with a photographic memory she was on top of affairs of state, although she had no official authority, she met regularly with military, social and financial leaders. Her leadership in Europe and the world paved the way for other stateswomen to break the glass ceiling and take the ultimate leadership roles including Margaret Thatcher (slot 77), Golda Meir (Slot 65) and Angela Merkle. QE2 leaves behind a considerable numismatic heritage and this golden gem pays tribute to the unique bond the USA shares with the UK. This gem offers terrific gold luster and eye appeal. This is also the coin that brought me to this set as I looked for a registry set for it to call home.
2020-W 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Gold ₤25 British PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. This British Mint beauty was issued in conjunction with the US equivalent remembering the 400th anniversary of the historic voyage of the Mayflower to the New World. This slot pays tribute to the British Queen who reigned from 1952 to 2022, the longest reigning monarch of the British Empire, and second longest ruling royal of all time (after Louis XIV who assumed the throne as a young boy). During her leadership span of 70 years and 214 days she met every US president from Truman to Biden, except LBJ (13 of 14 presidents). Blessed with a photographic memory she was on top of affairs of state, although she had no official authority, she met regularly with military, social and financial leaders. Her leadership in Europe and the world paved the way for other stateswomen to break the glass ceiling and take the ultimate leadership roles including Margaret Thatcher (slot 77), Golda Meir (Slot 65) and Angela Merkle. QE2 leaves behind a considerable numismatic heritage and this golden gem pays tribute to the unique bond the USA shares with the UK. This gem offers terrific gold luster and eye appeal. This is also the coin that brought me to this set as I looked for a registry set for it to call home.
2019 United Kingdom ₤5 200th Anniversary Queen Victoria Piedfort Silver PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Documenting the advent of the industrial revolution and the reign that captured the imagination of the world to give us “The Victorian Age” this coin brings to mind the verse “Like a wheel within a wheel” as 10 gears intermesh to highlight the coming of age of the world. Queen Victoria looks left in the large gear at the top facing the denomination. Other gears note key moments from the steamship, penny farthing, locomotive engine, and telephone. This is the larger 2-ounce sterling silver Piedfort issue flawlessly depicting the many intermeshing gears with a total mintage of 1,500. On the obverse is QE2, the only monarch to surpass the length of Queen Victoria’s reign. In the UK Piedfort often signifies a double-width, double weight issue with special dies and highly polished planchet.
2019 United Kingdom ₤5 200th Anniversary Queen Victoria Piedfort Silver PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Documenting the advent of the industrial revolution and the reign that captured the imagination of the world to give us “The Victorian Age” this coin brings to mind the verse “Like a wheel within a wheel” as 10 gears intermesh to highlight the coming of age of the world. Queen Victoria looks left in the large gear at the top facing the denomination. Other gears note key moments from the steamship, penny farthing, locomotive engine, and telephone. This is the larger 2-ounce sterling silver Piedfort issue flawlessly depicting the many intermeshing gears with a total mintage of 1,500. On the obverse is QE2, the only monarch to surpass the length of Queen Victoria’s reign. In the UK Piedfort often signifies a double-width, double weight issue with special dies and highly polished planchet.
2019 United Kingdom ₤5 200th Anniversary Queen Victoria Piedfort Silver PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Documenting the advent of the industrial revolution and the reign that captured the imagination of the world to give us “The Victorian Age” this coin brings to mind the verse “Like a wheel within a wheel” as 10 gears intermesh to highlight the coming of age of the world. Queen Victoria looks left in the large gear at the top facing the denomination. Other gears note key moments from the steamship, penny farthing, locomotive engine, and telephone. This is the larger 2-ounce sterling silver Piedfort issue flawlessly depicting the many intermeshing gears with a total mintage of 1,500. On the obverse is QE2, the only monarch to surpass the length of Queen Victoria’s reign. In the UK Piedfort often signifies a double-width, double weight issue with special dies and highly polished planchet.
2019 United Kingdom ₤5 200th Anniversary Queen Victoria Piedfort Silver PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Documenting the advent of the industrial revolution and the reign that captured the imagination of the world to give us “The Victorian Age” this coin brings to mind the verse “Like a wheel within a wheel” as 10 gears intermesh to highlight the coming of age of the world. Queen Victoria looks left in the large gear at the top facing the denomination. Other gears note key moments from the steamship, penny farthing, locomotive engine, and telephone. This is the larger 2-ounce sterling silver Piedfort issue flawlessly depicting the many intermeshing gears with a total mintage of 1,500. On the obverse is QE2, the only monarch to surpass the length of Queen Victoria’s reign. In the UK Piedfort often signifies a double-width, double weight issue with special dies and highly polished planchet.
2019-S USA Sacagawea $1 (Native American Series) “Indians in Space” PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. This is another “Three-fer” sans QE2 featuring “Sacagawea” #14, “Native Woman” #63 and “Young Woman Writing” #90 illustrated in Mary Golda Ross of the Cherokee Nation in the reverse foreground writing formulas on a piece of paper with a panorama of her career coming to life behind her. But this coin is in the slot for Sacagawea, a Native America who joined Lewis and Clark on their historic exploration of this country beyond the Mississippi. Her help along the way dealing with various tribes proved invaluable, and they did successfully reach the Pacific proving that a land-crossing of this continent was possible, even if it was not easy. Nice mirrors and heavy device frosting enhance eye appeal for this modern gem. Be sure to check out the flip-side, where Mary Golda Ross is shown as a young woman who acquired degrees in mathematics, mastering every available course on astronomy and dreaming of interplanetary space travel, a passion she kept to herself at first in order as a woman to be taken seriously. She became an engineer and helped develop the Agena spacecraft for Gemini and Apollo (seen behind her to the left). She lived long enough to see John Herrington of the Chickasaw Nation walking in space (seen on upper right edge) at the International Space station made possible by the foundation she laid. Above her are the stars she dreamed of as a girl. My preference was to use this for the "Young Woman Writing" slot; but PCGS ruled that it could only be put in the Sacagawea slot, having already removed Sacagawea coins from a number of sets including them in the "Native Woman" slot. This gem displays reflective mirrors and this series introduced the world to an obscure Native American who was invaluable during the early development of this country. Hoping that perhaps this new design would stir interest in using the dollar coin, it fared about the same as the Susie B and morphed from a standard eagle reverse to an annual glimpse of Native American contributions to the history of the USA. Mary Golda Ross made a long lifetime of contributions to this country that may have largely gone unnoticed at the time. It's fitting to honor her life here.
2019-S USA Sacagawea $1 (Native American Series) “Indians in Space” PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. This is another “Three-fer” sans QE2 featuring “Sacagawea” #14, “Native Woman” #63 and “Young Woman Writing” #90 illustrated in Mary Golda Ross of the Cherokee Nation in the reverse foreground writing formulas on a piece of paper with a panorama of her career coming to life behind her. But this coin is in the slot for Sacagawea, a Native America who joined Lewis and Clark on their historic exploration of this country beyond the Mississippi. Her help along the way dealing with various tribes proved invaluable, and they did successfully reach the Pacific proving that a land-crossing of this continent was possible, even if it was not easy. Nice mirrors and heavy device frosting enhance eye appeal for this modern gem. Be sure to check out the flip-side, where Mary Golda Ross is shown as a young woman who acquired degrees in mathematics, mastering every available course on astronomy and dreaming of interplanetary space travel, a passion she kept to herself at first in order as a woman to be taken seriously. She became an engineer and helped develop the Agena spacecraft for Gemini and Apollo (seen behind her to the left). She lived long enough to see John Herrington of the Chickasaw Nation walking in space (seen on upper right edge) at the International Space station made possible by the foundation she laid. Above her are the stars she dreamed of as a girl. My preference was to use this for the "Young Woman Writing" slot; but PCGS ruled that it could only be put in the Sacagawea slot, having already removed Sacagawea coins from a number of sets including them in the "Native Woman" slot. This gem displays reflective mirrors and this series introduced the world to an obscure Native American who was invaluable during the early development of this country. Hoping that perhaps this new design would stir interest in using the dollar coin, it fared about the same as the Susie B and morphed from a standard eagle reverse to an annual glimpse of Native American contributions to the history of the USA. Mary Golda Ross made a long lifetime of contributions to this country that may have largely gone unnoticed at the time. It's fitting to honor her life here.
[RG-015]* 2015-W Gold Eagle (Eleanor Roosevelt) PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Mintage: 2,377. Eleanor served as First Lady longer than any other women during some of the most difficult times facing this nation and the world. * Number 15 in Ron Guth's book "The 100 Greatest Women on Coins."
[RG-015]* 2015-W Gold Eagle (Eleanor Roosevelt) PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Mintage: 2,377. Eleanor served as First Lady longer than any other women during some of the most difficult times facing this nation and the world. * Number 15 in Ron Guth's book "The 100 Greatest Women on Coins."
2007-W Gold Eagle Dolley Madison PR70DCAM { PCGS-3 }. Mintage: 17,943. As First Lady during the War of 1812 she saved historically significant artifacts from the White House during her departure from Washington DC, as shown on the reverse with the picture within a picture which as been artfully rendered. This gem offers flawless multiply mirrored fields.
2007-W Gold Eagle Dolley Madison PR70DCAM { PCGS-3 }. Mintage: 17,943. As First Lady during the War of 1812 she saved historically significant artifacts from the White House during her departure from Washington DC, as shown on the reverse with the picture within a picture which as been artfully rendered. This gem offers flawless multiply mirrored fields.
2020 Guernsey ₤10 Florence Nightingale PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This large 5-ounce silver behemoth with 24-Carat gold accents pays tribute to the "Angel of Light" Florence Nightingale commemorating the 200th anniversary of her birth. She came to fame as a nurse during the Crimean War wear her pioneering sanitary efforts helped save lives. The edition was limited to 250 pieces, and this one was 031.
2020 Guernsey ₤10 Florence Nightingale PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This large 5-ounce silver behemoth with 24-Carat gold accents pays tribute to the "Angel of Light" Florence Nightingale commemorating the 200th anniversary of her birth. She came to fame as a nurse during the Crimean War wear her pioneering sanitary efforts helped save lives. The edition was limited to 250 pieces, and this one was 031.
2020 Guernsey ₤10 Florence Nightingale PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This large 5-ounce silver behemoth with 24-Carat gold accents pays tribute to the "Angel of Light" Florence Nightingale commemorating the 200th anniversary of her birth. She came to fame as a nurse during the Crimean War wear her pioneering sanitary efforts helped save lives. The edition was limited to 250 pieces, and this one was 031.
2022 Niue $5 Queen Elizabeth I Antique MS70 { PCGS-5 }. The colorized effigy of Queen Elizabeth I graces this antique 2-ounce pure silver gem with a stylized Elizabethan collar popularized at court. Her reign saw such notable figures as William Shakespeare, Robert Marlowe and Sir Walter Raleigh. during the enlightened period that bore her name. Mintage is just 500 pieces.
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2022 Niue $5 Queen Elizabeth I Antique MS70 { PCGS-5 }. The colorized effigy of Queen Elizabeth I graces this antique 2-ounce pure silver gem with a stylized Elizabethan collar popularized at court. Her reign saw such notable figures as William Shakespeare, Robert Marlowe and Sir Walter Raleigh. during the enlightened period that bore her name. Mintage is just 500 pieces.
2022 Niue $5 Queen Elizabeth I Antique MS70 { PCGS-5 }. The colorized effigy of Queen Elizabeth I graces this antique 2-ounce pure silver gem with a stylized Elizabethan collar popularized at court. Her reign saw such notable figures as William Shakespeare, Robert Marlowe and Sir Walter Raleigh. during the enlightened period that bore her name. Mintage is just 500 pieces.
[RG#019]* 2010-W Gold Eagle (Mary Lincoln) PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Mintage: 6,861. Wife of one of the best and most eloquent presidents in US History during its most difficult times., she did her best to keep up the spirits of her husband, the troops and the nation. * Number 19 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG#019]* 2010-W Gold Eagle (Mary Lincoln) PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Mintage: 6,861. Wife of one of the best and most eloquent presidents in US History during its most difficult times., she did her best to keep up the spirits of her husband, the troops and the nation. * Number 19 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG#019]* 2010-W Gold Eagle (Mary Lincoln) PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Mintage: 6,861. Wife of one of the best and most eloquent presidents in US History during its most difficult times., she did her best to keep up the spirits of her husband, the troops and the nation. * Number 19 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
2004 USA 1/4 oz Platinum $25 Statue of Liberty MS70 { PCGS-5 }. Flawless matte mint-state platinum gem displaying a forward-looking bust of the Statue of Liberty. This quarter ounce pure platinum coin adds another medal used to complete this series.
2004 USA 1/4 oz Platinum $25 Statue of Liberty MS70 { PCGS-5 }. Flawless matte mint-state platinum gem displaying a forward-looking bust of the Statue of Liberty. This quarter ounce pure platinum coin adds another medal used to complete this series.
2004 USA 1/4 oz Platinum $25 Statue of Liberty MS70 { PCGS-5 }. Flawless matte mint-state platinum gem displaying a forward-looking bust of the Statue of Liberty. This quarter ounce pure platinum coin adds another medal used to complete this series.
[RG#021]* 2007-W Gold Eagle (Abigail Adams) PR70DCAM { FIRST STRIKE } { PCGS-4 }. Mintage: 17,149. Wife of one of the Founding Fathers, Abigail Adams was the first First Lady to reside in the White House; albeit briefly. On the reverse we are reminded to "Remember the Ladies" reminding us that behind every great man is a woman. Gorgeous multiply mirrored gold fields grace both sides of this coin. * Number 21 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG#021]* 2007-W Gold Eagle (Abigail Adams) PR70DCAM { FIRST STRIKE } { PCGS-4 }. Mintage: 17,149. Wife of one of the Founding Fathers, Abigail Adams was the first First Lady to reside in the White House; albeit briefly. On the reverse we are reminded to "Remember the Ladies" reminding us that behind every great man is a woman. Gorgeous multiply mirrored gold fields grace both sides of this coin. * Number 21 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
2022 Samoa $5 Princess Grace of Monaco Black Proof PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Grace Kelly’s death, this black proof is impressively rendered to provide a life-like photographic image of the princess and movie star. Her fairy tale life started with success in the movies, retiring at age 26 and later marrying to become a princess. She met her future husband at the Cannes Film Festival. They had three children: Princess Caroline, Prince Albert and Princess Stephanie. Mintage is 400.
2022 Samoa $5 Princess Grace of Monaco Black Proof PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Grace Kelly’s death, this black proof is impressively rendered to provide a life-like photographic image of the princess and movie star. Her fairy tale life started with success in the movies, retiring at age 26 and later marrying to become a princess. She met her future husband at the Cannes Film Festival. They had three children: Princess Caroline, Prince Albert and Princess Stephanie. Mintage is 400.
2022 Samoa $5 Princess Grace of Monaco Black Proof PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Grace Kelly’s death, this black proof is impressively rendered to provide a life-like photographic image of the princess and movie star. Her fairy tale life started with success in the movies, retiring at age 26 and later marrying to become a princess. She met her future husband at the Cannes Film Festival. They had three children: Princess Caroline, Prince Albert and Princess Stephanie. Mintage is 400.
2021-P Australia Winged Victory 1 oz High Relief PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This is another “Three-fer” coin; albeit with QE2 (Number 12 on Ron Guth’s List) on the front, featuring the goddess Nike (Number 23) in an Art Deco-style on the reverse with her alternate title “WINGED VICTORY” (Number 43). Heavy proof frosting is reserved for devices of Nike's wings, hair, clothing and sword; while her skin comes to life in high relief flawlessly mirrored curves. Minted in Perth, this silver gem was one of 3,000 pieces struck. The “P” mintmark is seen near the rim above Nike’s head. The high relief and super-deep mirrors make the coin quite striking. Coming in at one ounce the modest diameter of 32.6 mm makes it quite thick at 6.1 mm.
2021-P Australia Winged Victory 1 oz High Relief PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This is another “Three-fer” coin; albeit with QE2 (Number 12 on Ron Guth’s List) on the front, featuring the goddess Nike (Number 23) in an Art Deco-style on the reverse with her alternate title “WINGED VICTORY” (Number 43). Heavy proof frosting is reserved for devices of Nike's wings, hair, clothing and sword; while her skin comes to life in high relief flawlessly mirrored curves. Minted in Perth, this silver gem was one of 3,000 pieces struck. The “P” mintmark is seen near the rim above Nike’s head. The high relief and super-deep mirrors make the coin quite striking. Coming in at one ounce the modest diameter of 32.6 mm makes it quite thick at 6.1 mm.
2021-P Australia Winged Victory 1 oz High Relief PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This is another “Three-fer” coin; albeit with QE2 (Number 12 on Ron Guth’s List) on the front, featuring the goddess Nike (Number 23) in an Art Deco-style on the reverse with her alternate title “WINGED VICTORY” (Number 43). Heavy proof frosting is reserved for devices of Nike's wings, hair, clothing and sword; while her skin comes to life in high relief flawlessly mirrored curves. Minted in Perth, this silver gem was one of 3,000 pieces struck. The “P” mintmark is seen near the rim above Nike’s head. The high relief and super-deep mirrors make the coin quite striking. Coming in at one ounce the modest diameter of 32.6 mm makes it quite thick at 6.1 mm.
2020 Niue $7 Queen Nefertiti MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This 3-ounce silver behemoth features the stoic Queen Nefertiti in full frontal profile with her iconic gilded headdress adorned by Swarovski glass. Her colorful collar is adorned by gold highlights. Rendered in high relief and antiqued silver this regal image really pops. This coin was minted minted at the Mint of Poland (Mennica Polska), as shown by the stylized M-over-W mintmark between "ELIZABETH II" and "NIUE" on the obverse. The striking off-center circular design features Nefertiti in high-relief finished perfectly in antique silver. There is a modest mintage of just 500 pieces.
2020 Niue $7 Queen Nefertiti MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This 3-ounce silver behemoth features the stoic Queen Nefertiti in full frontal profile with her iconic gilded headdress adorned by Swarovski glass. Her colorful collar is adorned by gold highlights. Rendered in high relief and antiqued silver this regal image really pops. This coin was minted minted at the Mint of Poland (Mennica Polska), as shown by the stylized M-over-W mintmark between "ELIZABETH II" and "NIUE" on the obverse. The striking off-center circular design features Nefertiti in high-relief finished perfectly in antique silver. There is a modest mintage of just 500 pieces.
2020 Niue $7 Queen Nefertiti MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This 3-ounce silver behemoth features the stoic Queen Nefertiti in full frontal profile with her iconic gilded headdress adorned by Swarovski glass. Her colorful collar is adorned by gold highlights. Rendered in high relief and antiqued silver this regal image really pops. This coin was minted minted at the Mint of Poland (Mennica Polska), as shown by the stylized M-over-W mintmark between "ELIZABETH II" and "NIUE" on the obverse. The striking off-center circular design features Nefertiti in high-relief finished perfectly in antique silver. There is a modest mintage of just 500 pieces.
[RG-025]* 2004 Great Britain Entente Cordiale Silver £5 PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Mintage: 11,295. Commemorating the centennial of the improved relations between Great Britain and France, this coin personifies the female alter-egos of both nations on a striking all-silver highly frosted flawless proof gem. This multiply-mirrored beauty crossed at grade from NGC. Both countries issued their version of this coin in gold and silver. Each country placed their alter-ego on top. * Number 25 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-025]* 2004 Great Britain Entente Cordiale Silver £5 PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Mintage: 11,295. Commemorating the centennial of the improved relations between Great Britain and France, this coin personifies the female alter-egos of both nations on a striking all-silver highly frosted flawless proof gem. This multiply-mirrored beauty crossed at grade from NGC. Both countries issued their version of this coin in gold and silver. Each country placed their alter-ego on top. * Number 25 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-025]* 2004 Great Britain Entente Cordiale Silver £5 PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Mintage: 11,295. Commemorating the centennial of the improved relations between Great Britain and France, this coin personifies the female alter-egos of both nations on a striking all-silver highly frosted flawless proof gem. This multiply-mirrored beauty crossed at grade from NGC. Both countries issued their version of this coin in gold and silver. Each country placed their alter-ego on top. * Number 25 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
1992-S Clad Half Dollar PR70DCAM: Olympic { PCGS-3 } Mintage: 519,645 (proof) Perhaps the best design of all the non-gold Olympic coins showing the grace of female gymnastics portrayed against the American flag, effectively done with strong cameo contrast and perfect mirrors. Honoring the Games of the XXV Olympiad hosted by Barcelona, Spain, this brief Olympic series continues a precedence in U.S. commemorative coinage begun with the beginning of this series.
1992-S Clad Half Dollar PR70DCAM: Olympic { PCGS-3 } Mintage: 519,645 (proof) Perhaps the best design of all the non-gold Olympic coins showing the grace of female gymnastics portrayed against the American flag, effectively done with strong cameo contrast and perfect mirrors. Honoring the Games of the XXV Olympiad hosted by Barcelona, Spain, this brief Olympic series continues a precedence in U.S. commemorative coinage begun with the beginning of this series.
2019 Niue $5 Athena/Minerva Antiqued MS70 { PCGS-5 ]. Who knew that there’d be a coin with both Athena and Minerva? Certainly not Ron Guth when he wrote his book back in 2015! Only 500 were produced so they’re getting hard to find. This antiqued beauty comes with gilded gold highlighting of the bouquet and spear. This extra-large coin was produced in high relief by the Mint of Poland, designated by the stylized “mw” mint mark (following “.999”) and is made with 2 ounces of pure silver; but those aren’t Troy ounces! QE2 appears centered in an off-center circular field surrounded by a rim of flowers on this perfect gem.
2019 Niue $5 Athena/Minerva Antiqued MS70 { PCGS-5 ]. Who knew that there’d be a coin with both Athena and Minerva? Certainly not Ron Guth when he wrote his book back in 2015! Only 500 were produced so they’re getting hard to find. This antiqued beauty comes with gilded gold highlighting of the bouquet and spear. This extra-large coin was produced in high relief by the Mint of Poland, designated by the stylized “mw” mint mark (following “.999”) and is made with 2 ounces of pure silver; but those aren’t Troy ounces! QE2 appears centered in an off-center circular field surrounded by a rim of flowers on this perfect gem.
2019 Niue $5 Athena/Minerva Antiqued MS70 { PCGS-5 ]. Who knew that there’d be a coin with both Athena and Minerva? Certainly not Ron Guth when he wrote his book back in 2015! Only 500 were produced so they’re getting hard to find. This antiqued beauty comes with gilded gold highlighting of the bouquet and spear. This extra-large coin was produced in high relief by the Mint of Poland, designated by the stylized “mw” mint mark (following “.999”) and is made with 2 ounces of pure silver; but those aren’t Troy ounces! QE2 appears centered in an off-center circular field surrounded by a rim of flowers on this perfect gem.
2023 Niue $5 Venus de Milo Antique Silver MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This closeup extremely high relief depiction of Venus de Milo’s head and shoulders gives the impression of looking at the actual sculpture as it is being chiseled from the original marble rendered in 2 ounces of pure antique silver featuring the seal of Niue on the flipside. In this form her arms are yet to be fully formed, and yet to be detached as they are today. This is one of 500 pieces produced, all in the window following the death of QE2 and prior to the coronation of King Charles III, and so no monarch appears with the date. Venus is one of the two queens of the Louvre drawing thousands each day to visit and see this gem from antiquity, despite her armless stature. Created during the Hellenistic period around 125 BC, this most famous Greek statue was rediscovered on the island of Milos in 1820. It is believed to depict the Greek goddess Aphrodite and believed to be the work of Alexandros of Antioch.
2023 Niue $5 Venus de Milo Antique Silver MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This closeup extremely high relief depiction of Venus de Milo’s head and shoulders gives the impression of looking at the actual sculpture as it is being chiseled from the original marble rendered in 2 ounces of pure antique silver featuring the seal of Niue on the flipside. In this form her arms are yet to be fully formed, and yet to be detached as they are today. This is one of 500 pieces produced, all in the window following the death of QE2 and prior to the coronation of King Charles III, and so no monarch appears with the date. Venus is one of the two queens of the Louvre drawing thousands each day to visit and see this gem from antiquity, despite her armless stature. Created during the Hellenistic period around 125 BC, this most famous Greek statue was rediscovered on the island of Milos in 1820. It is believed to depict the Greek goddess Aphrodite and believed to be the work of Alexandros of Antioch.
2023 Niue $5 Venus de Milo Antique Silver MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This closeup extremely high relief depiction of Venus de Milo’s head and shoulders gives the impression of looking at the actual sculpture as it is being chiseled from the original marble rendered in 2 ounces of pure antique silver featuring the seal of Niue on the flipside. In this form her arms are yet to be fully formed, and yet to be detached as they are today. This is one of 500 pieces produced, all in the window following the death of QE2 and prior to the coronation of King Charles III, and so no monarch appears with the date. Venus is one of the two queens of the Louvre drawing thousands each day to visit and see this gem from antiquity, despite her armless stature. Created during the Hellenistic period around 125 BC, this most famous Greek statue was rediscovered on the island of Milos in 1820. It is believed to depict the Greek goddess Aphrodite and believed to be the work of Alexandros of Antioch.
[RG-029]* 2001 Gibraltar Silver Crown The Brontë Sisters PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Charlotte, Emily and Anne are honored on this Victorian Age tribute for a literate sibling trio that gave us such classics as “Jane Eyre”, “Wuthering Heights” and “The Tenant of Windfell Hall”. The Brontë Sisters originally published their poems and novels under male pseudonyms: Currer, Ellis (C for Charolotte), and Acton Bell (A for Anne) in order to find success in a male-dominated publishing world of the nineteenth century. Normally found as a copper-nickel crown or part of a First-Day-Cover coin-stamp pair, this silver gem is the rarer proof edition. This gem appears to be perfect, except for a tiny discoloration in the field next to the "1" (of 1 Crown). Nice mirrors and frosted devices are all part of this sharp looking coin. * Number 29 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-029]* 2001 Gibraltar Silver Crown The Brontë Sisters PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Charlotte, Emily and Anne are honored on this Victorian Age tribute for a literate sibling trio that gave us such classics as “Jane Eyre”, “Wuthering Heights” and “The Tenant of Windfell Hall”. The Brontë Sisters originally published their poems and novels under male pseudonyms: Currer, Ellis (C for Charolotte), and Acton Bell (A for Anne) in order to find success in a male-dominated publishing world of the nineteenth century. Normally found as a copper-nickel crown or part of a First-Day-Cover coin-stamp pair, this silver gem is the rarer proof edition. This gem appears to be perfect, except for a tiny discoloration in the field next to the "1" (of 1 Crown). Nice mirrors and frosted devices are all part of this sharp looking coin. * Number 29 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-029]* 2001 Gibraltar Silver Crown The Brontë Sisters PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Charlotte, Emily and Anne are honored on this Victorian Age tribute for a literate sibling trio that gave us such classics as “Jane Eyre”, “Wuthering Heights” and “The Tenant of Windfell Hall”. The Brontë Sisters originally published their poems and novels under male pseudonyms: Currer, Ellis (C for Charolotte), and Acton Bell (A for Anne) in order to find success in a male-dominated publishing world of the nineteenth century. Normally found as a copper-nickel crown or part of a First-Day-Cover coin-stamp pair, this silver gem is the rarer proof edition. This gem appears to be perfect, except for a tiny discoloration in the field next to the "1" (of 1 Crown). Nice mirrors and frosted devices are all part of this sharp looking coin. * Number 29 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
2017 Cameroon 500 Franc CFA PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Madame Marie Curie was the first person to win two Nobel Prizes (one for chemistry and one for physics). This coin shows her in front of a plutonium atom (which she and her husband discovered). The electrons are colored in the pale lime green glow of plutonium. It represents their contribution to chemistry; and also its radiation their work in physics. Her husband insisted that her contributions be recognized in the rather chauvinistic world of science at the start of the twentieth century. The reverse is a sun-burst with cartwheeling luster. The coin is one of 500 minted.
2017 Cameroon 500 Franc CFA PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Madame Marie Curie was the first person to win two Nobel Prizes (one for chemistry and one for physics). This coin shows her in front of a plutonium atom (which she and her husband discovered). The electrons are colored in the pale lime green glow of plutonium. It represents their contribution to chemistry; and also its radiation their work in physics. Her husband insisted that her contributions be recognized in the rather chauvinistic world of science at the start of the twentieth century. The reverse is a sun-burst with cartwheeling luster. The coin is one of 500 minted.
2017 Cameroon 500 Franc CFA PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Madame Marie Curie was the first person to win two Nobel Prizes (one for chemistry and one for physics). This coin shows her in front of a plutonium atom (which she and her husband discovered). The electrons are colored in the pale lime green glow of plutonium. It represents their contribution to chemistry; and also its radiation their work in physics. Her husband insisted that her contributions be recognized in the rather chauvinistic world of science at the start of the twentieth century. The reverse is a sun-burst with cartwheeling luster. The coin is one of 500 minted.
[RG-032]* 1937 USA Commemorative Half Dollar Roanoke MS67+ { PCGS-5 }. Virginia Dare was the first English child born in the New World at Roanoke. What happened to her and the other settlers is a matter of speculation; but she is remembered on this commemorative in the arms of her mother. She is only known at all because John White, Virginia's grandfather and the governor of the colony, returned to England in 1587 to seek fresh supplies. When he returned years later the colonists were gone. Gorgeous cartwheel luster swims in the fields breathing life into the figures including the popular and rule-breaking Sir Walter Raleigh. But for this set, it's the reverse that we're interested in where a mother holds her baby girl and two sailing ships appear in the fields on either side in the background. The baby's head and eyes are nicely defined and prominent. All devices are particularly well struck on this gem remembering the Sesquarcentennial of the Colonization of Roanoke Island. * Number 32 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-032]* 1937 USA Commemorative Half Dollar Roanoke MS67+ { PCGS-5 }. Virginia Dare was the first English child born in the New World at Roanoke. What happened to her and the other settlers is a matter of speculation; but she is remembered on this commemorative in the arms of her mother. She is only known at all because John White, Virginia's grandfather and the governor of the colony, returned to England in 1587 to seek fresh supplies. When he returned years later the colonists were gone. Gorgeous cartwheel luster swims in the fields breathing life into the figures including the popular and rule-breaking Sir Walter Raleigh. But for this set, it's the reverse that we're interested in where a mother holds her baby girl and two sailing ships appear in the fields on either side in the background. The baby's head and eyes are nicely defined and prominent. All devices are particularly well struck on this gem remembering the Sesquarcentennial of the Colonization of Roanoke Island. * Number 32 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-032]* 1937 USA Commemorative Half Dollar Roanoke MS67+ { PCGS-5 }. Virginia Dare was the first English child born in the New World at Roanoke. What happened to her and the other settlers is a matter of speculation; but she is remembered on this commemorative in the arms of her mother. She is only known at all because John White, Virginia's grandfather and the governor of the colony, returned to England in 1587 to seek fresh supplies. When he returned years later the colonists were gone. Gorgeous cartwheel luster swims in the fields breathing life into the figures including the popular and rule-breaking Sir Walter Raleigh. But for this set, it's the reverse that we're interested in where a mother holds her baby girl and two sailing ships appear in the fields on either side in the background. The baby's head and eyes are nicely defined and prominent. All devices are particularly well struck on this gem remembering the Sesquarcentennial of the Colonization of Roanoke Island. * Number 32 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
1994-S Marshall Islands $50 Mythological Mother Earth PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Part of a 12-piece tribute to “Wonders of the Solar System”, this perfect silver round proof gem features an allegorical Mother Earth seated beside the planet. The Zodiac sign for Earth makes it look like she is seated in a wheelchair while holding two toddlers. In Greek mythology her name is Gaia. Although this is the silver cousin to the modern $10 brass coin Ron discussed in his book, he showed no pictures of either coin due to the difficulty of finding them outside of a complete set at that time. Unlike other coins allowed for this set that meet the “Mother Earth” name, this coin’s name includes the full moniker and actually shows her as a woman! Again, the point of this set. The silver version was not mentioned in Ron’s book; but comes with a mintage of 25,000, and one ounce of pure silver.
1994-S Marshall Islands $50 Mythological Mother Earth PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Part of a 12-piece tribute to “Wonders of the Solar System”, this perfect silver round proof gem features an allegorical Mother Earth seated beside the planet. The Zodiac sign for Earth makes it look like she is seated in a wheelchair while holding two toddlers. In Greek mythology her name is Gaia. Although this is the silver cousin to the modern $10 brass coin Ron discussed in his book, he showed no pictures of either coin due to the difficulty of finding them outside of a complete set at that time. Unlike other coins allowed for this set that meet the “Mother Earth” name, this coin’s name includes the full moniker and actually shows her as a woman! Again, the point of this set. The silver version was not mentioned in Ron’s book; but comes with a mintage of 25,000, and one ounce of pure silver.
1994-S Marshall Islands $50 Mythological Mother Earth PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Part of a 12-piece tribute to “Wonders of the Solar System”, this perfect silver round proof gem features an allegorical Mother Earth seated beside the planet. The Zodiac sign for Earth makes it look like she is seated in a wheelchair while holding two toddlers. In Greek mythology her name is Gaia. Although this is the silver cousin to the modern $10 brass coin Ron discussed in his book, he showed no pictures of either coin due to the difficulty of finding them outside of a complete set at that time. Unlike other coins allowed for this set that meet the “Mother Earth” name, this coin’s name includes the full moniker and actually shows her as a woman! Again, the point of this set. The silver version was not mentioned in Ron’s book; but comes with a mintage of 25,000, and one ounce of pure silver.
MMXVII Austria 20 Euro Maria Theresia PR70 { PCGS-5 }. This popular Austria-Hungarian monarch is elegantly (and perfectly) rendered on this non-circulating bullion silver gem in the spirit of the ever-popular Taler while paying tribute to "Courage and Determination"... that would be Fortitude and commemorating the 300th anniversary of her birth. Rendered in a matte-proof the coin exudes a unique elegant ethereal shimmer and features a somehow appropriate Roman Numeral date MMXVII (2017). It almost seems as if gun-metal bluing permeates the surface of the coins to establish a truly unique cartwheel patina.
MMXVII Austria 20 Euro Maria Theresia PR70 { PCGS-5 }. This popular Austria-Hungarian monarch is elegantly (and perfectly) rendered on this non-circulating bullion silver gem in the spirit of the ever-popular Taler while paying tribute to "Courage and Determination"... that would be Fortitude and commemorating the 300th anniversary of her birth. Rendered in a matte-proof the coin exudes a unique elegant ethereal shimmer and features a somehow appropriate Roman Numeral date MMXVII (2017). It almost seems as if gun-metal bluing permeates the surface of the coins to establish a truly unique cartwheel patina.
MMXVII Austria 20 Euro Maria Theresia PR70 { PCGS-5 }. This popular Austria-Hungarian monarch is elegantly (and perfectly) rendered on this non-circulating bullion silver gem in the spirit of the ever-popular Taler while paying tribute to "Courage and Determination"... that would be Fortitude and commemorating the 300th anniversary of her birth. Rendered in a matte-proof the coin exudes a unique elegant ethereal shimmer and features a somehow appropriate Roman Numeral date MMXVII (2017). It almost seems as if gun-metal bluing permeates the surface of the coins to establish a truly unique cartwheel patina.
2016 Samoa 1 Tala Isabella II of Spain PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. From the "Classic Gold" series of this South Pacific island Queen Isabella II's bust appears facing left with the date recessed in an oval in front of her. This diminutive gem contains ½ gram of pure (99.99%) gold. She is the first in a line of Bourbon rulers of the Spanish Republic, and was the only Queen Regnant in the history of Spain. She became queen when she was 3 years old after her father Ferdinand VII changed the constitution to allow the reign to pass to his eldest daughter. Her legitimacy to the throne was challenged by her uncle Don Carlos. Her mother served as regent until she came of age at 13 and married her cousin Francisco de Asis. Hers was not a happy marriage, and her rule full of palace intrigue that culminated in her being deposed and going into exile at age 38 in 1868. She was succeeded by her son Alfonso.
2016 Samoa 1 Tala Isabella II of Spain PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. From the "Classic Gold" series of this South Pacific island Queen Isabella II's bust appears facing left with the date recessed in an oval in front of her. This diminutive gem contains ½ gram of pure (99.99%) gold. She is the first in a line of Bourbon rulers of the Spanish Republic, and was the only Queen Regnant in the history of Spain. She became queen when she was 3 years old after her father Ferdinand VII changed the constitution to allow the reign to pass to his eldest daughter. Her legitimacy to the throne was challenged by her uncle Don Carlos. Her mother served as regent until she came of age at 13 and married her cousin Francisco de Asis. Hers was not a happy marriage, and her rule full of palace intrigue that culminated in her being deposed and going into exile at age 38 in 1868. She was succeeded by her son Alfonso.
2016 Samoa 1 Tala Isabella II of Spain PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. From the "Classic Gold" series of this South Pacific island Queen Isabella II's bust appears facing left with the date recessed in an oval in front of her. This diminutive gem contains ½ gram of pure (99.99%) gold. She is the first in a line of Bourbon rulers of the Spanish Republic, and was the only Queen Regnant in the history of Spain. She became queen when she was 3 years old after her father Ferdinand VII changed the constitution to allow the reign to pass to his eldest daughter. Her legitimacy to the throne was challenged by her uncle Don Carlos. Her mother served as regent until she came of age at 13 and married her cousin Francisco de Asis. Hers was not a happy marriage, and her rule full of palace intrigue that culminated in her being deposed and going into exile at age 38 in 1868. She was succeeded by her son Alfonso.
2021-CM Niue $1 Lancelot and Guinevere PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Fairytale ending as Lancelot carries Guinevere off on his horse as they ride away from Maleagant's castle, which looms behind them. Just 1,000 pieces were struck for this South Pacific island. CM is for the Czech Mint (Česká mincovna), Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic (1993-date). The mint mark appears following the date. Queen Elizabeth II appears in small effigy surrounded by the shields of the 12 Knights of the Round Table. The top-most shield, with the 3 crowns, is that of King Arthur. Going clockwise from there are the shields of Sir Lancelot, Sir Perceval, Sir Degore, Sir Bedivere, Sir Kay, Sir Galahad, Sir Bohor, Sir Gauvan, Sir Tristan, Sir Brunor and Sir Hector. There are many much larger silver coins featuring Guinevere; but this gem offers open fields and an elegant design that uses the highly frosted devices to yield great eye appeal and leave a lasting impression. Finally, this is another QE2 "two-fer" that could also be used in her majesty's spot.
2021-CM Niue $1 Lancelot and Guinevere PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Fairytale ending as Lancelot carries Guinevere off on his horse as they ride away from Maleagant's castle, which looms behind them. Just 1,000 pieces were struck for this South Pacific island. CM is for the Czech Mint (Česká mincovna), Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic (1993-date). The mint mark appears following the date. Queen Elizabeth II appears in small effigy surrounded by the shields of the 12 Knights of the Round Table. The top-most shield, with the 3 crowns, is that of King Arthur. Going clockwise from there are the shields of Sir Lancelot, Sir Perceval, Sir Degore, Sir Bedivere, Sir Kay, Sir Galahad, Sir Bohor, Sir Gauvan, Sir Tristan, Sir Brunor and Sir Hector. There are many much larger silver coins featuring Guinevere; but this gem offers open fields and an elegant design that uses the highly frosted devices to yield great eye appeal and leave a lasting impression. Finally, this is another QE2 "two-fer" that could also be used in her majesty's spot.
2021-CM Niue $1 Lancelot and Guinevere PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Fairytale ending as Lancelot carries Guinevere off on his horse as they ride away from Maleagant's castle, which looms behind them. Just 1,000 pieces were struck for this South Pacific island. CM is for the Czech Mint (Česká mincovna), Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic (1993-date). The mint mark appears following the date. Queen Elizabeth II appears in small effigy surrounded by the shields of the 12 Knights of the Round Table. The top-most shield, with the 3 crowns, is that of King Arthur. Going clockwise from there are the shields of Sir Lancelot, Sir Perceval, Sir Degore, Sir Bedivere, Sir Kay, Sir Galahad, Sir Bohor, Sir Gauvan, Sir Tristan, Sir Brunor and Sir Hector. There are many much larger silver coins featuring Guinevere; but this gem offers open fields and an elegant design that uses the highly frosted devices to yield great eye appeal and leave a lasting impression. Finally, this is another QE2 "two-fer" that could also be used in her majesty's spot.
2019 Palau $5 Leda and the Swan PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Greek mythology tells the story of Leda, a queen of Sparta who caught the eye of Zeus, king of the gods. Zeus frequently had affairs with mortals, often disguising himself as an animal to overpower or deceive his victims. In seducing Leda, Zeus took the form of a swan, and here he is drawn into her lap while she holds up a sheltering cloak. Found in 1775 in Rome, this statue is a first-century Roman copy of an earlier Greek statue from the 300s B.C. attributed to Timotheos. This black-proof rendition brings the sculpted story to life in 2 ounces of high relief pure silver combined with paint to yield realistic sculpted marble and mintage of just 999 pieces. The coin offers a 360-impression by flipping the coin over to see the statue from the other side!
2019 Palau $5 Leda and the Swan PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Greek mythology tells the story of Leda, a queen of Sparta who caught the eye of Zeus, king of the gods. Zeus frequently had affairs with mortals, often disguising himself as an animal to overpower or deceive his victims. In seducing Leda, Zeus took the form of a swan, and here he is drawn into her lap while she holds up a sheltering cloak. Found in 1775 in Rome, this statue is a first-century Roman copy of an earlier Greek statue from the 300s B.C. attributed to Timotheos. This black-proof rendition brings the sculpted story to life in 2 ounces of high relief pure silver combined with paint to yield realistic sculpted marble and mintage of just 999 pieces. The coin offers a 360-impression by flipping the coin over to see the statue from the other side!
2019 Palau $5 Leda and the Swan PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Greek mythology tells the story of Leda, a queen of Sparta who caught the eye of Zeus, king of the gods. Zeus frequently had affairs with mortals, often disguising himself as an animal to overpower or deceive his victims. In seducing Leda, Zeus took the form of a swan, and here he is drawn into her lap while she holds up a sheltering cloak. Found in 1775 in Rome, this statue is a first-century Roman copy of an earlier Greek statue from the 300s B.C. attributed to Timotheos. This black-proof rendition brings the sculpted story to life in 2 ounces of high relief pure silver combined with paint to yield realistic sculpted marble and mintage of just 999 pieces. The coin offers a 360-impression by flipping the coin over to see the statue from the other side!
[RG-038]* 1996-S Silver Dollar MS70: Smithsonian Institute { PCGS-5 } Mintage: 650,000 (max). Honoring the 150th anniversary of the Smithsonian Institute, this coin depicts the "Castle" building located on the Mall in Washington, D.C. with laurel leaves to each side. This was the first Smithsonian Institution building. The reverse of the coin depicts an allegorical goddess sitting on top of a globe. She carries the torch of knowledge and holds a scroll with the words "art, history and science". This business strike version offers flawless matte surfaces and a strong strike. * Number 38 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-038]* 1996-S Silver Dollar MS70: Smithsonian Institute { PCGS-5 } Mintage: 650,000 (max). Honoring the 150th anniversary of the Smithsonian Institute, this coin depicts the "Castle" building located on the Mall in Washington, D.C. with laurel leaves to each side. This was the first Smithsonian Institution building. The reverse of the coin depicts an allegorical goddess sitting on top of a globe. She carries the torch of knowledge and holds a scroll with the words "art, history and science". This business strike version offers flawless matte surfaces and a strong strike. * Number 38 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-038]* 1996-S Silver Dollar MS70: Smithsonian Institute { PCGS-5 } Mintage: 650,000 (max). Honoring the 150th anniversary of the Smithsonian Institute, this coin depicts the "Castle" building located on the Mall in Washington, D.C. with laurel leaves to each side. This was the first Smithsonian Institution building. The reverse of the coin depicts an allegorical goddess sitting on top of a globe. She carries the torch of knowledge and holds a scroll with the words "art, history and science". This business strike version offers flawless matte surfaces and a strong strike. * Number 38 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
2011 Palau $2 Adam and Eve PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This perfect silver gem illustrates original sin in the Garden of Eden as Adam and Eve taste the red forbidden fruit. From the Bible Series, 1,000 pieces were struck in one-half ounce of sterling silver.
2011 Palau $2 Adam and Eve PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This perfect silver gem illustrates original sin in the Garden of Eden as Adam and Eve taste the red forbidden fruit. From the Bible Series, 1,000 pieces were struck in one-half ounce of sterling silver.
2011 Palau $2 Adam and Eve PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This perfect silver gem illustrates original sin in the Garden of Eden as Adam and Eve taste the red forbidden fruit. From the Bible Series, 1,000 pieces were struck in one-half ounce of sterling silver.
[RG-040]* 1997 Austria 1000 Schilling Marie Antoinette PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Born an archduchess in Austria, daughter of Empress Maria Theresa (Number 34 on Ron Guth's list) she wed Louis XVI to become the Queen of France, famous for uttering “Let them eat cake” when warned the impoverished were rioting for lack of bread; a lack of compassion that later cost her her head. Flawless mirrors offset a regal image while on the reverse a discontent jury convicts her. This one-half Troy ounce 99.5% pure gold commemorative saw a mintage of 50,000. * Number 40 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-040]* 1997 Austria 1000 Schilling Marie Antoinette PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Born an archduchess in Austria, daughter of Empress Maria Theresa (Number 34 on Ron Guth's list) she wed Louis XVI to become the Queen of France, famous for uttering “Let them eat cake” when warned the impoverished were rioting for lack of bread; a lack of compassion that later cost her her head. Flawless mirrors offset a regal image while on the reverse a discontent jury convicts her. This one-half Troy ounce 99.5% pure gold commemorative saw a mintage of 50,000. * Number 40 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-040]* 1997 Austria 1000 Schilling Marie Antoinette PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Born an archduchess in Austria, daughter of Empress Maria Theresa (Number 34 on Ron Guth's list) she wed Louis XVI to become the Queen of France, famous for uttering “Let them eat cake” when warned the impoverished were rioting for lack of bread; a lack of compassion that later cost her her head. Flawless mirrors offset a regal image while on the reverse a discontent jury convicts her. This one-half Troy ounce 99.5% pure gold commemorative saw a mintage of 50,000. * Number 40 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
1994 Egypt £5 Queen Hatshepsut Mask PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Brilliant fields offset the highly frosted mask. This queen was the second to become Pharaoh and rule all of Egypt. (Cleopatra came much later). Some consider her the first great woman in history, with impeccable credentials for becoming pharaoh. Her father, step-brother/husband and step-son were all pharaohs when she became coregent for her 2 1/2 year old step-son. She reigned longer than any native Egyptian woman undertaking ambitious building and trade promotion.
1994 Egypt £5 Queen Hatshepsut Mask PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Brilliant fields offset the highly frosted mask. This queen was the second to become Pharaoh and rule all of Egypt. (Cleopatra came much later). Some consider her the first great woman in history, with impeccable credentials for becoming pharaoh. Her father, step-brother/husband and step-son were all pharaohs when she became coregent for her 2 1/2 year old step-son. She reigned longer than any native Egyptian woman undertaking ambitious building and trade promotion.
1994 Egypt £5 Queen Hatshepsut Mask PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Brilliant fields offset the highly frosted mask. This queen was the second to become Pharaoh and rule all of Egypt. (Cleopatra came much later). Some consider her the first great woman in history, with impeccable credentials for becoming pharaoh. Her father, step-brother/husband and step-son were all pharaohs when she became coregent for her 2 1/2 year old step-son. She reigned longer than any native Egyptian woman undertaking ambitious building and trade promotion.
2015 Palau $10 Medusa MS70 { PCGS-5 }. A colorized and stylish rendering of this Gorgon from the "Mythical Creatures Collection", Medusa is shown amid a shroud of skulls of her unwitting victims. The snake in the foreground is rendered with colored marble inlay. Mintage is just 999 for this oversize two ounce flawless gem rendered in antique silver. This slot is currently considered "optional"; although there are several modern day specimens that are available that can be used.
2015 Palau $10 Medusa MS70 { PCGS-5 }. A colorized and stylish rendering of this Gorgon from the "Mythical Creatures Collection", Medusa is shown amid a shroud of skulls of her unwitting victims. The snake in the foreground is rendered with colored marble inlay. Mintage is just 999 for this oversize two ounce flawless gem rendered in antique silver. This slot is currently considered "optional"; although there are several modern day specimens that are available that can be used.
2015 Palau $10 Medusa MS70 { PCGS-5 }. A colorized and stylish rendering of this Gorgon from the "Mythical Creatures Collection", Medusa is shown amid a shroud of skulls of her unwitting victims. The snake in the foreground is rendered with colored marble inlay. Mintage is just 999 for this oversize two ounce flawless gem rendered in antique silver. This slot is currently considered "optional"; although there are several modern day specimens that are available that can be used.
2010-Mo Mexico ¼ Oz Gold Libertad PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This perfectly rendered pure gold bullion gem features Angel Libertad, or Winged Victory on a crowned pedestal, with the mountains and Mexico City in the background. Built in 1910 the statue commemorates the centennial of Mexico's War of Independence. This quarter-ounce golden proof-strike could satisfy both the "Angel" and "Winged Victory" slots of this series with 1,000 proof specimens this year. The Libertad is struck each year in silver from one ounce up to one kilogram, and in gold from 1/20th ounce up to one ounce. “Mo” is the mint mark for Mexico rendered as the “o” over “M” in the field to the right of Winged Victory.
2010-Mo Mexico ¼ Oz Gold Libertad PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This perfectly rendered pure gold bullion gem features Angel Libertad, or Winged Victory on a crowned pedestal, with the mountains and Mexico City in the background. Built in 1910 the statue commemorates the centennial of Mexico's War of Independence. This quarter-ounce golden proof-strike could satisfy both the "Angel" and "Winged Victory" slots of this series with 1,000 proof specimens this year. The Libertad is struck each year in silver from one ounce up to one kilogram, and in gold from 1/20th ounce up to one ounce. “Mo” is the mint mark for Mexico rendered as the “o” over “M” in the field to the right of Winged Victory.
2010-Mo Mexico ¼ Oz Gold Libertad PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This perfectly rendered pure gold bullion gem features Angel Libertad, or Winged Victory on a crowned pedestal, with the mountains and Mexico City in the background. Built in 1910 the statue commemorates the centennial of Mexico's War of Independence. This quarter-ounce golden proof-strike could satisfy both the "Angel" and "Winged Victory" slots of this series with 1,000 proof specimens this year. The Libertad is struck each year in silver from one ounce up to one kilogram, and in gold from 1/20th ounce up to one ounce. “Mo” is the mint mark for Mexico rendered as the “o” over “M” in the field to the right of Winged Victory.
2006 Romania 500 Lei Patriarchal Cathedral PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This commemorative produced with one Troy ounce of pure gold reproduces the icon featuring the Holy Emperor Constantine I and Empress Helena of Constantinople (his mother) housed in the Patriarchal Cathedral. She became Catholic shortly after his ascension to the throne, and later had a profound effect on Christianity in the region. A nice surprise when this came back perfect with a microscopic mintage of just 250 pieces. Although not pictured in his book, Ron Guth did mention this Romanian coin, among the few modern coins that fit in this slot. Even with a variety of gold and silver options for this slot, it remains one of the most difficult coins to locate, and you can expect a successful search to take about one-year (circa 2020).
2006 Romania 500 Lei Patriarchal Cathedral PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This commemorative produced with one Troy ounce of pure gold reproduces the icon featuring the Holy Emperor Constantine I and Empress Helena of Constantinople (his mother) housed in the Patriarchal Cathedral. She became Catholic shortly after his ascension to the throne, and later had a profound effect on Christianity in the region. A nice surprise when this came back perfect with a microscopic mintage of just 250 pieces. Although not pictured in his book, Ron Guth did mention this Romanian coin, among the few modern coins that fit in this slot. Even with a variety of gold and silver options for this slot, it remains one of the most difficult coins to locate, and you can expect a successful search to take about one-year (circa 2020).
2006 Romania 500 Lei Patriarchal Cathedral PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This commemorative produced with one Troy ounce of pure gold reproduces the icon featuring the Holy Emperor Constantine I and Empress Helena of Constantinople (his mother) housed in the Patriarchal Cathedral. She became Catholic shortly after his ascension to the throne, and later had a profound effect on Christianity in the region. A nice surprise when this came back perfect with a microscopic mintage of just 250 pieces. Although not pictured in his book, Ron Guth did mention this Romanian coin, among the few modern coins that fit in this slot. Even with a variety of gold and silver options for this slot, it remains one of the most difficult coins to locate, and you can expect a successful search to take about one-year (circa 2020).
1984 Bhutan 100 Ngultrums - Decade of Women PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Women are shown working in a field, this coin was issued as part of the UN initiative promoting the Decade of Women. The US commemorative program was just getting started at the time and didn't get around to commemorating women in the workplace until 1994 with the "Women in the Military" silver dollar. The national emblem appears on the flip-side. The mintage is 1,050. The mint mark "CHI" in a circle (found to the right of "100") is for a mint at Chiasso, located in Ticino, Switzerland. This Swiss mint made many of the "DECADE FOR WOMEN" UN inspired coins.
1984 Bhutan 100 Ngultrums - Decade of Women PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Women are shown working in a field, this coin was issued as part of the UN initiative promoting the Decade of Women. The US commemorative program was just getting started at the time and didn't get around to commemorating women in the workplace until 1994 with the "Women in the Military" silver dollar. The national emblem appears on the flip-side. The mintage is 1,050. The mint mark "CHI" in a circle (found to the right of "100") is for a mint at Chiasso, located in Ticino, Switzerland. This Swiss mint made many of the "DECADE FOR WOMEN" UN inspired coins.
1984 Bhutan 100 Ngultrums - Decade of Women PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Women are shown working in a field, this coin was issued as part of the UN initiative promoting the Decade of Women. The US commemorative program was just getting started at the time and didn't get around to commemorating women in the workplace until 1994 with the "Women in the Military" silver dollar. The national emblem appears on the flip-side. The mintage is 1,050. The mint mark "CHI" in a circle (found to the right of "100") is for a mint at Chiasso, located in Ticino, Switzerland. This Swiss mint made many of the "DECADE FOR WOMEN" UN inspired coins.
[RG#046]* 2011-W Gold Eagle (Julia Grant) PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Mintage: 3,943. Julia Grant was the wife of U.S. Grant, the eighteenth president of the USA and the Union general that brought the Civil War to a close. She lived during tumultuous times and endeavored to bring decorum and civility back to the White House. She strongly supported Women's Rights. She is said to have been devastated when her husband chose not to run for a third term, having thoroughly enjoyed her time in the White House. I'm guessing so, considering the years that would have preceded that time in Washington. * Number 46 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG#046]* 2011-W Gold Eagle (Julia Grant) PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Mintage: 3,943. Julia Grant was the wife of U.S. Grant, the eighteenth president of the USA and the Union general that brought the Civil War to a close. She lived during tumultuous times and endeavored to bring decorum and civility back to the White House. She strongly supported Women's Rights. She is said to have been devastated when her husband chose not to run for a third term, having thoroughly enjoyed her time in the White House. I'm guessing so, considering the years that would have preceded that time in Washington. * Number 46 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
MMXXI Palau 20$ Ecstasy of Saint Teresa PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This super-sized flawless silver gem pays tribute to Eternal Structures including two on Ron Guth’s list of 100 Greatest Women on coins. Rendered in black proof using SmartMinting technology on both sides yields high-relief realistic marble-effects for the featured statues. On the reverse The Rape of Proserpina appears in the five-o'clock position, Venus de Milo is in the two-o’clock position and Leda and her Swan is in the seven-o’clock spot detail tales from Greek and Roman mythology. From the Greeks, Leda is a tale of a young maiden either raped or seduced by Zeus in the form of a swan, and the Roman goddess Venus presents the ideal image of woman in beauty and love. Proserpina is the Romanized name for Persephone, and this Bernini masterpiece shows her abduction to the underworld by Pluto. Just 499 pieces of this “three-fer” were struck.
MMXXI Palau 20$ Ecstasy of Saint Teresa PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This super-sized flawless silver gem pays tribute to Eternal Structures including two on Ron Guth’s list of 100 Greatest Women on coins. Rendered in black proof using SmartMinting technology on both sides yields high-relief realistic marble-effects for the featured statues. On the reverse The Rape of Proserpina appears in the five-o'clock position, Venus de Milo is in the two-o’clock position and Leda and her Swan is in the seven-o’clock spot detail tales from Greek and Roman mythology. From the Greeks, Leda is a tale of a young maiden either raped or seduced by Zeus in the form of a swan, and the Roman goddess Venus presents the ideal image of woman in beauty and love. Proserpina is the Romanized name for Persephone, and this Bernini masterpiece shows her abduction to the underworld by Pluto. Just 499 pieces of this “three-fer” were struck.
MMXXI Palau 20$ Ecstasy of Saint Teresa PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This super-sized flawless silver gem pays tribute to Eternal Structures including two on Ron Guth’s list of 100 Greatest Women on coins. Rendered in black proof using SmartMinting technology on both sides yields high-relief realistic marble-effects for the featured statues. On the reverse The Rape of Proserpina appears in the five-o'clock position, Venus de Milo is in the two-o’clock position and Leda and her Swan is in the seven-o’clock spot detail tales from Greek and Roman mythology. From the Greeks, Leda is a tale of a young maiden either raped or seduced by Zeus in the form of a swan, and the Roman goddess Venus presents the ideal image of woman in beauty and love. Proserpina is the Romanized name for Persephone, and this Bernini masterpiece shows her abduction to the underworld by Pluto. Just 499 pieces of this “three-fer” were struck.
2023 Cameroon 2000 Francs CFA Demeter MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This hefty two-ounce pure antique silver gem portrays the goddess Demeter with her Horn-of-Plenty trademark highlighted in 24-Karat gold signifying a bountiful harvest and comes to life in this impressive high-relief format. The design features bounties of the harvest with foliage and grapes and flowers in the hair and even a bird or two. As Goddess of the harvest, Demeter wields a scythe in hand also presided over sacred laws and the cycle of life and death. Ceres was her Roman counterpart. Only a couple modern choices are available for this slot, and this one has a very modest mintage of just 500 pieces.
2023 Cameroon 2000 Francs CFA Demeter MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This hefty two-ounce pure antique silver gem portrays the goddess Demeter with her Horn-of-Plenty trademark highlighted in 24-Karat gold signifying a bountiful harvest and comes to life in this impressive high-relief format. The design features bounties of the harvest with foliage and grapes and flowers in the hair and even a bird or two. As Goddess of the harvest, Demeter wields a scythe in hand also presided over sacred laws and the cycle of life and death. Ceres was her Roman counterpart. Only a couple modern choices are available for this slot, and this one has a very modest mintage of just 500 pieces.
2023 Cameroon 2000 Francs CFA Demeter MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This hefty two-ounce pure antique silver gem portrays the goddess Demeter with her Horn-of-Plenty trademark highlighted in 24-Karat gold signifying a bountiful harvest and comes to life in this impressive high-relief format. The design features bounties of the harvest with foliage and grapes and flowers in the hair and even a bird or two. As Goddess of the harvest, Demeter wields a scythe in hand also presided over sacred laws and the cycle of life and death. Ceres was her Roman counterpart. Only a couple modern choices are available for this slot, and this one has a very modest mintage of just 500 pieces.
2020 Isle of Man 5 Pounds Queen Boudica Antique Finish MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This extra-large and extra-thick coin can actually stand alone as a desk ornament, pays tribute to a queen of the British Celtic Inceni who after being abused by Roman and Briton authorities following the death of her husband (who had been loosely allied with these ruling authorities), led a rebellion that had impressive success that nearly drove the Romans from the British Isles before her ultimate defeat and death. This flawless antique finished gem is one of 999 minted.
2020 Isle of Man 5 Pounds Queen Boudica Antique Finish MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This extra-large and extra-thick coin can actually stand alone as a desk ornament, pays tribute to a queen of the British Celtic Inceni who after being abused by Roman and Briton authorities following the death of her husband (who had been loosely allied with these ruling authorities), led a rebellion that had impressive success that nearly drove the Romans from the British Isles before her ultimate defeat and death. This flawless antique finished gem is one of 999 minted.
2020 Isle of Man 5 Pounds Queen Boudica Antique Finish MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This extra-large and extra-thick coin can actually stand alone as a desk ornament, pays tribute to a queen of the British Celtic Inceni who after being abused by Roman and Briton authorities following the death of her husband (who had been loosely allied with these ruling authorities), led a rebellion that had impressive success that nearly drove the Romans from the British Isles before her ultimate defeat and death. This flawless antique finished gem is one of 999 minted.
[RG-051]* 1998-A Germany 10 Mark Saint Hildegard of Bingen PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Each of Germany’s five mints (“A” is the mint mark for Berlin) produced 200,000 proof silver specimens of this pre-Euro piece commemorating the “Sybil of the Rhine”. She was a German Benedictine abbess, writer, composer, philosopher, Christian mystic, visionary, and polymath of the High Middle Ages. And for good measure she was a saint! Originally part of a set with five coins from five different mints in Germany, this one from the capital has flawless fields and mirrors. * Number 51 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-051]* 1998-A Germany 10 Mark Saint Hildegard of Bingen PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Each of Germany’s five mints (“A” is the mint mark for Berlin) produced 200,000 proof silver specimens of this pre-Euro piece commemorating the “Sybil of the Rhine”. She was a German Benedictine abbess, writer, composer, philosopher, Christian mystic, visionary, and polymath of the High Middle Ages. And for good measure she was a saint! Originally part of a set with five coins from five different mints in Germany, this one from the capital has flawless fields and mirrors. * Number 51 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-051]* 1998-A Germany 10 Mark Saint Hildegard of Bingen PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Each of Germany’s five mints (“A” is the mint mark for Berlin) produced 200,000 proof silver specimens of this pre-Euro piece commemorating the “Sybil of the Rhine”. She was a German Benedictine abbess, writer, composer, philosopher, Christian mystic, visionary, and polymath of the High Middle Ages. And for good measure she was a saint! Originally part of a set with five coins from five different mints in Germany, this one from the capital has flawless fields and mirrors. * Number 51 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-052]* 2012 Niue $2 Yellow Rose PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Featuring Nose Art appearing on warplanes during WWII this is one of a series of three offered by Niue presenting “The Yellow Rose”. The original was a bit bawdier than this more modest image. Colored devices help make the pin-up come to life. This is one of 3,000 minted and was graded perfect by NGC and crossed to PCGS. * Number 52 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-052]* 2012 Niue $2 Yellow Rose PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Featuring Nose Art appearing on warplanes during WWII this is one of a series of three offered by Niue presenting “The Yellow Rose”. The original was a bit bawdier than this more modest image. Colored devices help make the pin-up come to life. This is one of 3,000 minted and was graded perfect by NGC and crossed to PCGS. * Number 52 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-052]* 2012 Niue $2 Yellow Rose PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Featuring Nose Art appearing on warplanes during WWII this is one of a series of three offered by Niue presenting “The Yellow Rose”. The original was a bit bawdier than this more modest image. Colored devices help make the pin-up come to life. This is one of 3,000 minted and was graded perfect by NGC and crossed to PCGS. * Number 52 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-53]* 2021 USA $1 Silver Peace Dollar MS 70 { PCGS-5 }. In December 1921, the new Peace Dollar was approved by Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon, replacing the Morgan Dollar and marking peace between the U.S. and Germany following WWI. More than 1 million of the coins had been struck by the end of the year. The new silver dollar was designed by renowned Italian American Sculptor Anthony de Francisci (1887 - 1964) and minted until 1935. This encore rendition comes 100 years after its introduction and with a pure silver planchette improving on the 90% silver original. Anthony used his wife as the model for this art deco-like piece. Perfectly struck, this gem brings to life the full beauty of this coin not possible during its earlier 15-year life span. Individuals could buy these from the mint; but limited to 3 pieces and the total run of 200,000 sold out. This one was one of three that I purchased, and one of two that were perfect. Only mint-state specimens were struck and this one was struck better than any back in the day. A number of countries also featured Teresa de Francisci on their coins remembering this milestone in history. * Number 53 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-53]* 2021 USA $1 Silver Peace Dollar MS 70 { PCGS-5 }. In December 1921, the new Peace Dollar was approved by Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon, replacing the Morgan Dollar and marking peace between the U.S. and Germany following WWI. More than 1 million of the coins had been struck by the end of the year. The new silver dollar was designed by renowned Italian American Sculptor Anthony de Francisci (1887 - 1964) and minted until 1935. This encore rendition comes 100 years after its introduction and with a pure silver planchette improving on the 90% silver original. Anthony used his wife as the model for this art deco-like piece. Perfectly struck, this gem brings to life the full beauty of this coin not possible during its earlier 15-year life span. Individuals could buy these from the mint; but limited to 3 pieces and the total run of 200,000 sold out. This one was one of three that I purchased, and one of two that were perfect. Only mint-state specimens were struck and this one was struck better than any back in the day. A number of countries also featured Teresa de Francisci on their coins remembering this milestone in history. * Number 53 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-53]* 2021 USA $1 Silver Peace Dollar MS 70 { PCGS-5 }. In December 1921, the new Peace Dollar was approved by Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon, replacing the Morgan Dollar and marking peace between the U.S. and Germany following WWI. More than 1 million of the coins had been struck by the end of the year. The new silver dollar was designed by renowned Italian American Sculptor Anthony de Francisci (1887 - 1964) and minted until 1935. This encore rendition comes 100 years after its introduction and with a pure silver planchette improving on the 90% silver original. Anthony used his wife as the model for this art deco-like piece. Perfectly struck, this gem brings to life the full beauty of this coin not possible during its earlier 15-year life span. Individuals could buy these from the mint; but limited to 3 pieces and the total run of 200,000 sold out. This one was one of three that I purchased, and one of two that were perfect. Only mint-state specimens were struck and this one was struck better than any back in the day. A number of countries also featured Teresa de Francisci on their coins remembering this milestone in history. * Number 53 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
2019 Niue $1 Renoir 100th Anniversary “Two Girls at the Piano” PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the death of this famous impressionist painter, this coin features in color two girls at the piano. This round silver alternate to the rectangular Andorran 10 Dinar has a more modest mintage of just 500 pieces and was graded perfect. An interesting juxtaposition of form and shapes made the reverse a palate and canvas both for this popular painting. This one came from a collector in Australia and was worth the wait during the pandemic when the grade came back perfect.
2019 Niue $1 Renoir 100th Anniversary “Two Girls at the Piano” PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the death of this famous impressionist painter, this coin features in color two girls at the piano. This round silver alternate to the rectangular Andorran 10 Dinar has a more modest mintage of just 500 pieces and was graded perfect. An interesting juxtaposition of form and shapes made the reverse a palate and canvas both for this popular painting. This one came from a collector in Australia and was worth the wait during the pandemic when the grade came back perfect.
2019 Niue $1 Renoir 100th Anniversary “Two Girls at the Piano” PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the death of this famous impressionist painter, this coin features in color two girls at the piano. This round silver alternate to the rectangular Andorran 10 Dinar has a more modest mintage of just 500 pieces and was graded perfect. An interesting juxtaposition of form and shapes made the reverse a palate and canvas both for this popular painting. This one came from a collector in Australia and was worth the wait during the pandemic when the grade came back perfect.
2019 Niue $1 Renoir 100th Anniversary “Two Girls at the Piano” PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the death of this famous impressionist painter, this coin features in color two girls at the piano. This round silver alternate to the rectangular Andorran 10 Dinar has a more modest mintage of just 500 pieces and was graded perfect. An interesting juxtaposition of form and shapes made the reverse a palate and canvas both for this popular painting. This one came from a collector in Australia and was worth the wait during the pandemic when the grade came back perfect.
2019 Niue $1 Renoir 100th Anniversary “Two Girls at the Piano” PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the death of this famous impressionist painter, this coin features in color two girls at the piano. This round silver alternate to the rectangular Andorran 10 Dinar has a more modest mintage of just 500 pieces and was graded perfect. An interesting juxtaposition of form and shapes made the reverse a palate and canvas both for this popular painting. This one came from a collector in Australia and was worth the wait during the pandemic when the grade came back perfect.
2013 Antilles 5 Gulden Abolition of Slavery PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. To pay tribute to the Sesquicentennial of the Abolition of Slavery, this flawless silver gem depicts the breaking of shackles binding a male and female slave. In this year Willem-Alexander ascended to become King of the Netherlands when his mother Queen Beatrix (Number 60 on Ron Guth’s list) abdicated. Just 750 silver commemorative proofs were minted. The design captures the Tula Monument in Willemstad Curacao.
2013 Antilles 5 Gulden Abolition of Slavery PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. To pay tribute to the Sesquicentennial of the Abolition of Slavery, this flawless silver gem depicts the breaking of shackles binding a male and female slave. In this year Willem-Alexander ascended to become King of the Netherlands when his mother Queen Beatrix (Number 60 on Ron Guth’s list) abdicated. Just 750 silver commemorative proofs were minted. The design captures the Tula Monument in Willemstad Curacao.
2013 Antilles 5 Gulden Abolition of Slavery PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. To pay tribute to the Sesquicentennial of the Abolition of Slavery, this flawless silver gem depicts the breaking of shackles binding a male and female slave. In this year Willem-Alexander ascended to become King of the Netherlands when his mother Queen Beatrix (Number 60 on Ron Guth’s list) abdicated. Just 750 silver commemorative proofs were minted. The design captures the Tula Monument in Willemstad Curacao.
[RG-058*] 1999 Palau $5 Deutsch Kamerun PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This South Pacific coin remembers an era of German influence in the region and features Germania on the reverse. This and its sister coin for German Togo are the only two modern coins featuring Germania as of the first printing of Ron Guth’s book. There is also a Taler from the nineteenth century that is fairly common. Numerous Fantasy Issues (Exonumia) are available now and continue being made, often with other national personas (e.g. Italia). This can be tough to find with a mintage of 1,000, although some continue to surface each year. Notice the coat of arms Germania holds featuring the Teutonic eagle and the elephant head. The obverse features a profile portrait of Wilhelm I. The coin pays tribute to German colonial influence in Africa that spanned from the mid-nineteenth century to WWI. * RG-058 Mentioned in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins", although not pictured.
[RG-058*] 1999 Palau $5 Deutsch Kamerun PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This South Pacific coin remembers an era of German influence in the region and features Germania on the reverse. This and its sister coin for German Togo are the only two modern coins featuring Germania as of the first printing of Ron Guth’s book. There is also a Taler from the nineteenth century that is fairly common. Numerous Fantasy Issues (Exonumia) are available now and continue being made, often with other national personas (e.g. Italia). This can be tough to find with a mintage of 1,000, although some continue to surface each year. Notice the coat of arms Germania holds featuring the Teutonic eagle and the elephant head. The obverse features a profile portrait of Wilhelm I. The coin pays tribute to German colonial influence in Africa that spanned from the mid-nineteenth century to WWI. * RG-058 Mentioned in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins", although not pictured.
[RG-058*] 1999 Palau $5 Deutsch Kamerun PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This South Pacific coin remembers an era of German influence in the region and features Germania on the reverse. This and its sister coin for German Togo are the only two modern coins featuring Germania as of the first printing of Ron Guth’s book. There is also a Taler from the nineteenth century that is fairly common. Numerous Fantasy Issues (Exonumia) are available now and continue being made, often with other national personas (e.g. Italia). This can be tough to find with a mintage of 1,000, although some continue to surface each year. Notice the coat of arms Germania holds featuring the Teutonic eagle and the elephant head. The obverse features a profile portrait of Wilhelm I. The coin pays tribute to German colonial influence in Africa that spanned from the mid-nineteenth century to WWI. * RG-058 Mentioned in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins", although not pictured.
1994 Canada $200 Anne of Green Gables PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. A girl couched in a gazebo is reading a book about Anne (with an “E”) Shirley. The young freckled red-headed girl with her travelling bag comes to life on the pages of the girl’s open book. This nearly half-ounce gold proof coin is one of a total mintage of 10,665. Terrific mirrors and frosted devices make this an attractive alternative to the large painted quarter which is the other choice for this slot. Interesting that while most people have heard of the such beloved fictional characters as Heidi or Anne of Green Gables but the authors maybe not so much; but it is the fictional character remembered here (not Lucy Maud Montgomery) yet Johann Spyri was honored with her own Top-100 spot for "Heidi"! Of course, it was Canada that chose to honor Anne on its coins; while Switzerland commemorated the author.
1994 Canada $200 Anne of Green Gables PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. A girl couched in a gazebo is reading a book about Anne (with an “E”) Shirley. The young freckled red-headed girl with her travelling bag comes to life on the pages of the girl’s open book. This nearly half-ounce gold proof coin is one of a total mintage of 10,665. Terrific mirrors and frosted devices make this an attractive alternative to the large painted quarter which is the other choice for this slot. Interesting that while most people have heard of the such beloved fictional characters as Heidi or Anne of Green Gables but the authors maybe not so much; but it is the fictional character remembered here (not Lucy Maud Montgomery) yet Johann Spyri was honored with her own Top-100 spot for "Heidi"! Of course, it was Canada that chose to honor Anne on its coins; while Switzerland commemorated the author.
1994 Canada $200 Anne of Green Gables PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. A girl couched in a gazebo is reading a book about Anne (with an “E”) Shirley. The young freckled red-headed girl with her travelling bag comes to life on the pages of the girl’s open book. This nearly half-ounce gold proof coin is one of a total mintage of 10,665. Terrific mirrors and frosted devices make this an attractive alternative to the large painted quarter which is the other choice for this slot. Interesting that while most people have heard of the such beloved fictional characters as Heidi or Anne of Green Gables but the authors maybe not so much; but it is the fictional character remembered here (not Lucy Maud Montgomery) yet Johann Spyri was honored with her own Top-100 spot for "Heidi"! Of course, it was Canada that chose to honor Anne on its coins; while Switzerland commemorated the author.
[RG-060]* 2003 Netherlands 5 Euro Vincent van Gogh PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This silver gem features an impressionistic rendering of Queen Beatrix on one side and a Vincent van Gogh self-portrait on the flip side. Their portraits are rendered with repetitious text to form a pixelated image against impressive perfectly black mirrors to create striking works of art. "KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN" is used to create the Queen's image; fittingly it translates Queen of the Netherlands. "VINCENT VAN GOGH" is used to create the artist's image. There were 100,000 proof-like strikes. This perfectly rendered piece is one of my favorites; but, then, I've always been partial of impressionist art. It's one of those things that causes one to do a double-take and agree, "Man, that's cool!" * Number 60 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-060]* 2003 Netherlands 5 Euro Vincent van Gogh PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This silver gem features an impressionistic rendering of Queen Beatrix on one side and a Vincent van Gogh self-portrait on the flip side. Their portraits are rendered with repetitious text to form a pixelated image against impressive perfectly black mirrors to create striking works of art. "KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN" is used to create the Queen's image; fittingly it translates Queen of the Netherlands. "VINCENT VAN GOGH" is used to create the artist's image. There were 100,000 proof-like strikes. This perfectly rendered piece is one of my favorites; but, then, I've always been partial of impressionist art. It's one of those things that causes one to do a double-take and agree, "Man, that's cool!" * Number 60 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-060]* 2003 Netherlands 5 Euro Vincent van Gogh PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This silver gem features an impressionistic rendering of Queen Beatrix on one side and a Vincent van Gogh self-portrait on the flip side. Their portraits are rendered with repetitious text to form a pixelated image against impressive perfectly black mirrors to create striking works of art. "KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN" is used to create the Queen's image; fittingly it translates Queen of the Netherlands. "VINCENT VAN GOGH" is used to create the artist's image. There were 100,000 proof-like strikes. This perfectly rendered piece is one of my favorites; but, then, I've always been partial of impressionist art. It's one of those things that causes one to do a double-take and agree, "Man, that's cool!" * Number 60 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
2003-B Switzerland 2 Franc PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This gorgeous unchanging Swiss design that has remained unchanged for over 100 years features their national persona armed with a spear and Swiss shield. This small alpine country is a collection of cantons including French, Italian and German speaking locals that embrace a fourth language Romansch as their official Latinized lingo. The name "Helvetica" is shortened on coinage from the Latin "Confœderatio Helvetica". Proof sets are produced annually featuring the eight circulating coins plus the commemorative 5 Franc coin for that year. Enjoy breaking one of these sets open, they are made to stay together and yield high quality specimens years later, but you need to work for it! This is the largest of three denominations showing the Swiss persona, three smaller denominations show their version of "Liberty".
2003-B Switzerland 2 Franc PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This gorgeous unchanging Swiss design that has remained unchanged for over 100 years features their national persona armed with a spear and Swiss shield. This small alpine country is a collection of cantons including French, Italian and German speaking locals that embrace a fourth language Romansch as their official Latinized lingo. The name "Helvetica" is shortened on coinage from the Latin "Confœderatio Helvetica". Proof sets are produced annually featuring the eight circulating coins plus the commemorative 5 Franc coin for that year. Enjoy breaking one of these sets open, they are made to stay together and yield high quality specimens years later, but you need to work for it! This is the largest of three denominations showing the Swiss persona, three smaller denominations show their version of "Liberty".
2003-B Switzerland 2 Franc PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This gorgeous unchanging Swiss design that has remained unchanged for over 100 years features their national persona armed with a spear and Swiss shield. This small alpine country is a collection of cantons including French, Italian and German speaking locals that embrace a fourth language Romansch as their official Latinized lingo. The name "Helvetica" is shortened on coinage from the Latin "Confœderatio Helvetica". Proof sets are produced annually featuring the eight circulating coins plus the commemorative 5 Franc coin for that year. Enjoy breaking one of these sets open, they are made to stay together and yield high quality specimens years later, but you need to work for it! This is the largest of three denominations showing the Swiss persona, three smaller denominations show their version of "Liberty".
1976-FM Antilles 25 Gulden USA Bicentennial Juliana PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Queen Juliana is featured in profile in a well-struck flawless gem commemorating the 200th birthday of the USA. The reverse shows the warship Andrew Doria, the Anglicized name for the Italian admiral Andrea Doria, and the first US warship to receive a salute by a foreign power by the Dutch following its exploits in the Dutch West Indies during The War of Independence. The Queen presents a stoic highly frosted cameo presence framed perfectly by jet-black mirrors. But it is the large cameo of Queen Juliana in perfect cameo-relief engulfed by deep multiply reflective mirrors that captures the eye. This coin was minted by The Franklin Mint as denoted by the "F-on-M" mintmark at the 6 o'clock position on the reverse, next to the rim. Not surprisingly, this coin reflects the superb mirror/frosting contrast and quality for this mint at the time.
1976-FM Antilles 25 Gulden USA Bicentennial Juliana PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Queen Juliana is featured in profile in a well-struck flawless gem commemorating the 200th birthday of the USA. The reverse shows the warship Andrew Doria, the Anglicized name for the Italian admiral Andrea Doria, and the first US warship to receive a salute by a foreign power by the Dutch following its exploits in the Dutch West Indies during The War of Independence. The Queen presents a stoic highly frosted cameo presence framed perfectly by jet-black mirrors. But it is the large cameo of Queen Juliana in perfect cameo-relief engulfed by deep multiply reflective mirrors that captures the eye. This coin was minted by The Franklin Mint as denoted by the "F-on-M" mintmark at the 6 o'clock position on the reverse, next to the rim. Not surprisingly, this coin reflects the superb mirror/frosting contrast and quality for this mint at the time.
1976-FM Antilles 25 Gulden USA Bicentennial Juliana PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Queen Juliana is featured in profile in a well-struck flawless gem commemorating the 200th birthday of the USA. The reverse shows the warship Andrew Doria, the Anglicized name for the Italian admiral Andrea Doria, and the first US warship to receive a salute by a foreign power by the Dutch following its exploits in the Dutch West Indies during The War of Independence. The Queen presents a stoic highly frosted cameo presence framed perfectly by jet-black mirrors. But it is the large cameo of Queen Juliana in perfect cameo-relief engulfed by deep multiply reflective mirrors that captures the eye. This coin was minted by The Franklin Mint as denoted by the "F-on-M" mintmark at the 6 o'clock position on the reverse, next to the rim. Not surprisingly, this coin reflects the superb mirror/frosting contrast and quality for this mint at the time.
1984-CHI Papua-New Guinea 5 Kuna, Decade of Women PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. A native woman is selectively picking coffee beans by hand. On the reverse the Papua New Guinea coat of arms shows a bird of paradise over a traditional spear and kundu drum. This is one of a series of coins from around the world as a UN initiative to honor women during this decade. Sadly, US commemoratives were just getting off the ground and didn't come up with a coin until the 1994 Women in the Military. The mint mark "CHI" in a circle (found at 3 o'clock following "DECADE FOR WOMEN") is for a mint at Chiasso, located in Ticino, Switzerland. The mintage is 1,050.
1984-CHI Papua-New Guinea 5 Kuna, Decade of Women PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. A native woman is selectively picking coffee beans by hand. On the reverse the Papua New Guinea coat of arms shows a bird of paradise over a traditional spear and kundu drum. This is one of a series of coins from around the world as a UN initiative to honor women during this decade. Sadly, US commemoratives were just getting off the ground and didn't come up with a coin until the 1994 Women in the Military. The mint mark "CHI" in a circle (found at 3 o'clock following "DECADE FOR WOMEN") is for a mint at Chiasso, located in Ticino, Switzerland. The mintage is 1,050.
1984-CHI Papua-New Guinea 5 Kuna, Decade of Women PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. A native woman is selectively picking coffee beans by hand. On the reverse the Papua New Guinea coat of arms shows a bird of paradise over a traditional spear and kundu drum. This is one of a series of coins from around the world as a UN initiative to honor women during this decade. Sadly, US commemoratives were just getting off the ground and didn't come up with a coin until the 1994 Women in the Military. The mint mark "CHI" in a circle (found at 3 o'clock following "DECADE FOR WOMEN") is for a mint at Chiasso, located in Ticino, Switzerland. The mintage is 1,050.
1996 Israel €100 Golda Meir PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This fantasy gold gem remembers a remarkable world leader who shepherded her fledgling country through some extremely dire times. The obverse features flags of the EU and Israel with the year “1996” and along the edge “ISRAEL” is written in Hebrew, Arabic and Latin script. On the reverse, “GOLDA MEIR” appears, and in Hebrew “גולדה מאיר” and Golda Meir appears with the globe in the background and facing a minora. This design was rendered in copper-nickel on a €5 coin, silver on a €50 coin and a maximum of 1,996 €100 gold specimens were struck; this one with flawless mirrors which effectively waves life into the flags. The gold is 91.6% pure.
1996 Israel €100 Golda Meir PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This fantasy gold gem remembers a remarkable world leader who shepherded her fledgling country through some extremely dire times. The obverse features flags of the EU and Israel with the year “1996” and along the edge “ISRAEL” is written in Hebrew, Arabic and Latin script. On the reverse, “GOLDA MEIR” appears, and in Hebrew “גולדה מאיר” and Golda Meir appears with the globe in the background and facing a minora. This design was rendered in copper-nickel on a €5 coin, silver on a €50 coin and a maximum of 1,996 €100 gold specimens were struck; this one with flawless mirrors which effectively waves life into the flags. The gold is 91.6% pure.
1996 Israel €100 Golda Meir PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This fantasy gold gem remembers a remarkable world leader who shepherded her fledgling country through some extremely dire times. The obverse features flags of the EU and Israel with the year “1996” and along the edge “ISRAEL” is written in Hebrew, Arabic and Latin script. On the reverse, “GOLDA MEIR” appears, and in Hebrew “גולדה מאיר” and Golda Meir appears with the globe in the background and facing a minora. This design was rendered in copper-nickel on a €5 coin, silver on a €50 coin and a maximum of 1,996 €100 gold specimens were struck; this one with flawless mirrors which effectively waves life into the flags. The gold is 91.6% pure.
This coin is one of nine perfect rectangular ingot-like coins depicting Renaissance masterpieces in the Mary Mother of Mercy series. "Virgin and Child " was painted by Hans Memling between 1475 and 1480 and appears with roses at right of this ingot-like coin. This "two-fer" meets the requirements of the Mary, Mother of Jesus slot, but here appears as a Mother Breastfeeding.
This coin is one of nine perfect rectangular ingot-like coins depicting Renaissance masterpieces in the Mary Mother of Mercy series. "Virgin and Child " was painted by Hans Memling between 1475 and 1480 and appears with roses at right of this ingot-like coin. This "two-fer" meets the requirements of the Mary, Mother of Jesus slot, but here appears as a Mother Breastfeeding.
This coin is one of nine perfect rectangular ingot-like coins depicting Renaissance masterpieces in the Mary Mother of Mercy series. "Virgin and Child " was painted by Hans Memling between 1475 and 1480 and appears with roses at right of this ingot-like coin. This "two-fer" meets the requirements of the Mary, Mother of Jesus slot, but here appears as a Mother Breastfeeding.
This coin is one of nine perfect rectangular ingot-like coins depicting Renaissance masterpieces in the Mary Mother of Mercy series. "Virgin and Child " was painted by Hans Memling between 1475 and 1480 and appears with roses at right of this ingot-like coin. This "two-fer" meets the requirements of the Mary, Mother of Jesus slot, but here appears as a Mother Breastfeeding.
This coin is one of nine perfect rectangular ingot-like coins depicting Renaissance masterpieces in the Mary Mother of Mercy series. "Virgin and Child " was painted by Hans Memling between 1475 and 1480 and appears with roses at right of this ingot-like coin. This "two-fer" meets the requirements of the Mary, Mother of Jesus slot, but here appears as a Mother Breastfeeding.
[RG-067]* 2007 Ireland € 15 Ivan Meštrović PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The harp has long been the symbol of Ireland. This proof gem is one of 10,000 made for collectors shows a female harpist playing the Dalway Harp with her long flowing locks. The design is based on a work of art by Meštrović. The coin was issued in coordination with Croatia which issued its own commemorative, the 150 Kuna, that also qualifies for this slot. * Number 67 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-067]* 2007 Ireland € 15 Ivan Meštrović PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The harp has long been the symbol of Ireland. This proof gem is one of 10,000 made for collectors shows a female harpist playing the Dalway Harp with her long flowing locks. The design is based on a work of art by Meštrović. The coin was issued in coordination with Croatia which issued its own commemorative, the 150 Kuna, that also qualifies for this slot. * Number 67 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-067]* 2007 Ireland € 15 Ivan Meštrović PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The harp has long been the symbol of Ireland. This proof gem is one of 10,000 made for collectors shows a female harpist playing the Dalway Harp with her long flowing locks. The design is based on a work of art by Meštrović. The coin was issued in coordination with Croatia which issued its own commemorative, the 150 Kuna, that also qualifies for this slot. * Number 67 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-068]* 2012-W Gold Eagle (Alice Paul) { FIRST STRIKE } PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Mintage: 3,505. Alice Paul was a suffragette who fought for her cause in the UK and USA. She is included among the series honoring "First Spouses" because Chester Arthur's wife died before he took office and Alice was born during the term served by him. She was instrumental in fighting to bring women the vote on two continents. I'd say she earned a place on the list of top-100 women on coins with a nod-nod, wink-wink inclusion in the First Spouse series. Tough to find a pristine proof specimen with Top-Pop grading; although many were available online with unsightly oxidation in the fields. After much looking, this was an NGC crossover. * Number 68 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-068]* 2012-W Gold Eagle (Alice Paul) { FIRST STRIKE } PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Mintage: 3,505. Alice Paul was a suffragette who fought for her cause in the UK and USA. She is included among the series honoring "First Spouses" because Chester Arthur's wife died before he took office and Alice was born during the term served by him. She was instrumental in fighting to bring women the vote on two continents. I'd say she earned a place on the list of top-100 women on coins with a nod-nod, wink-wink inclusion in the First Spouse series. Tough to find a pristine proof specimen with Top-Pop grading; although many were available online with unsightly oxidation in the fields. After much looking, this was an NGC crossover. * Number 68 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-068]* 2012-W Gold Eagle (Alice Paul) { FIRST STRIKE } PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Mintage: 3,505. Alice Paul was a suffragette who fought for her cause in the UK and USA. She is included among the series honoring "First Spouses" because Chester Arthur's wife died before he took office and Alice was born during the term served by him. She was instrumental in fighting to bring women the vote on two continents. I'd say she earned a place on the list of top-100 women on coins with a nod-nod, wink-wink inclusion in the First Spouse series. Tough to find a pristine proof specimen with Top-Pop grading; although many were available online with unsightly oxidation in the fields. After much looking, this was an NGC crossover. * Number 68 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
2023 Samoa $5 Audrey Hepburn PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 30th anniversary of Audrey Hepburn’s death, this black proof is impressively rendered to provide a life-like photographic image of the movie star and humanitarian admired by the world for her charm and elegance. Recognized as a film and fashion icon, she was ranked by the American Film Institute as the third-greatest female screen legend from the Classical Hollywood cinema and was inducted into the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame. She will forever be associated as the girl in the little black dress in “Breakfast at Tiffany” and Henry Mancini’s “Moon River”. Representing her elegance, a black diamond is set by “30th Anniversary” privy mark. Designed prior to the death of QE2, her majesty appears on the obverse, perhaps one of very few to bear her effigy this year and has the modest mintage is 1,000.
2023 Samoa $5 Audrey Hepburn PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 30th anniversary of Audrey Hepburn’s death, this black proof is impressively rendered to provide a life-like photographic image of the movie star and humanitarian admired by the world for her charm and elegance. Recognized as a film and fashion icon, she was ranked by the American Film Institute as the third-greatest female screen legend from the Classical Hollywood cinema and was inducted into the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame. She will forever be associated as the girl in the little black dress in “Breakfast at Tiffany” and Henry Mancini’s “Moon River”. Representing her elegance, a black diamond is set by “30th Anniversary” privy mark. Designed prior to the death of QE2, her majesty appears on the obverse, perhaps one of very few to bear her effigy this year and has the modest mintage is 1,000.
2023 Samoa $5 Audrey Hepburn PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 30th anniversary of Audrey Hepburn’s death, this black proof is impressively rendered to provide a life-like photographic image of the movie star and humanitarian admired by the world for her charm and elegance. Recognized as a film and fashion icon, she was ranked by the American Film Institute as the third-greatest female screen legend from the Classical Hollywood cinema and was inducted into the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame. She will forever be associated as the girl in the little black dress in “Breakfast at Tiffany” and Henry Mancini’s “Moon River”. Representing her elegance, a black diamond is set by “30th Anniversary” privy mark. Designed prior to the death of QE2, her majesty appears on the obverse, perhaps one of very few to bear her effigy this year and has the modest mintage is 1,000.
[RG-071]* 2007 Hungary 5,000 Forint Birth of Saint Elizabeth MS70 { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 800th anniversary of Saint Elizabeth, this one-ounce silver coin was minted in Budapest (BP) with 4,000 pieces each in mint-state and proof. Elizabeth was married at 14, widowed at 20 and died at 24; as a widow she served the infirmed, built a hospital and became a symbol of Christian Charity and was canonized less than 5 years after her death. This coin shows Saint Elizabeth as the monarch on the obverse; and again feeding the poor on the reverse making it a "Two-fer" of sorts with the saint's image on each side. This perfect mint-state rendering offers shimmering frosted cartwheel fields giving Saint Elizabeth an ethereal nimbus. * Number 71 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-071]* 2007 Hungary 5,000 Forint Birth of Saint Elizabeth MS70 { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 800th anniversary of Saint Elizabeth, this one-ounce silver coin was minted in Budapest (BP) with 4,000 pieces each in mint-state and proof. Elizabeth was married at 14, widowed at 20 and died at 24; as a widow she served the infirmed, built a hospital and became a symbol of Christian Charity and was canonized less than 5 years after her death. This coin shows Saint Elizabeth as the monarch on the obverse; and again feeding the poor on the reverse making it a "Two-fer" of sorts with the saint's image on each side. This perfect mint-state rendering offers shimmering frosted cartwheel fields giving Saint Elizabeth an ethereal nimbus. * Number 71 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-071]* 2007 Hungary 5,000 Forint Birth of Saint Elizabeth MS70 { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 800th anniversary of Saint Elizabeth, this one-ounce silver coin was minted in Budapest (BP) with 4,000 pieces each in mint-state and proof. Elizabeth was married at 14, widowed at 20 and died at 24; as a widow she served the infirmed, built a hospital and became a symbol of Christian Charity and was canonized less than 5 years after her death. This coin shows Saint Elizabeth as the monarch on the obverse; and again feeding the poor on the reverse making it a "Two-fer" of sorts with the saint's image on each side. This perfect mint-state rendering offers shimmering frosted cartwheel fields giving Saint Elizabeth an ethereal nimbus. * Number 71 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-072]* nd(2004) Argentina 1 Peso Evita Peron PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of Evita Peron, this silver proof shows her profile with cheering crowds praising Evita with the sunrise in the background. Mintage was 5,000 for proof for this flat design. Typical for these silver proofs, die-polishing lines can be found in the fields, particularly on the reverse of this specimen which tends to preclude perfection from PCGS. The 2 Peso copper-nickel coin is easier to find, but nice silver specimens are still available; but you might need to get them from Argentina. The coin shows "2002" for the anniversary of her death, but the coin was actually minted in 2004; but if you're looking to find one of these gems you better stick with "2002". Most take that for the date of issue. * Number 72 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-072]* nd(2004) Argentina 1 Peso Evita Peron PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of Evita Peron, this silver proof shows her profile with cheering crowds praising Evita with the sunrise in the background. Mintage was 5,000 for proof for this flat design. Typical for these silver proofs, die-polishing lines can be found in the fields, particularly on the reverse of this specimen which tends to preclude perfection from PCGS. The 2 Peso copper-nickel coin is easier to find, but nice silver specimens are still available; but you might need to get them from Argentina. The coin shows "2002" for the anniversary of her death, but the coin was actually minted in 2004; but if you're looking to find one of these gems you better stick with "2002". Most take that for the date of issue. * Number 72 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-072]* nd(2004) Argentina 1 Peso Evita Peron PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of Evita Peron, this silver proof shows her profile with cheering crowds praising Evita with the sunrise in the background. Mintage was 5,000 for proof for this flat design. Typical for these silver proofs, die-polishing lines can be found in the fields, particularly on the reverse of this specimen which tends to preclude perfection from PCGS. The 2 Peso copper-nickel coin is easier to find, but nice silver specimens are still available; but you might need to get them from Argentina. The coin shows "2002" for the anniversary of her death, but the coin was actually minted in 2004; but if you're looking to find one of these gems you better stick with "2002". Most take that for the date of issue. * Number 72 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
2009 Fiji $2 Wedding Photo PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The Romanov Family was the last Russian Royal Family headed by Czar Nicholas II. This coin shows his wedding portrait with his wife Alexandra Feodorovna. As the empress consort, she bore him five children. They were killed after his regime fell in 1917. This colorized coin is augmented by deeply mirrored fields. Nice presentation with the reverse proof frosting to frame their portrait; and don't miss the perfect silhouette of QE2 on the front. Under 20,000 coins were minted of this portrait of the Last Russian Royal Family which is much more budget-friendly than the one suggested by Guth in his book from the early nineteenth century.
2009 Fiji $2 Wedding Photo PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The Romanov Family was the last Russian Royal Family headed by Czar Nicholas II. This coin shows his wedding portrait with his wife Alexandra Feodorovna. As the empress consort, she bore him five children. They were killed after his regime fell in 1917. This colorized coin is augmented by deeply mirrored fields. Nice presentation with the reverse proof frosting to frame their portrait; and don't miss the perfect silhouette of QE2 on the front. Under 20,000 coins were minted of this portrait of the Last Russian Royal Family which is much more budget-friendly than the one suggested by Guth in his book from the early nineteenth century.
2009 Fiji $2 Wedding Photo PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The Romanov Family was the last Russian Royal Family headed by Czar Nicholas II. This coin shows his wedding portrait with his wife Alexandra Feodorovna. As the empress consort, she bore him five children. They were killed after his regime fell in 1917. This colorized coin is augmented by deeply mirrored fields. Nice presentation with the reverse proof frosting to frame their portrait; and don't miss the perfect silhouette of QE2 on the front. Under 20,000 coins were minted of this portrait of the Last Russian Royal Family which is much more budget-friendly than the one suggested by Guth in his book from the early nineteenth century.
2002 Liberia $1 Goodbye German Currency 100DM (Clara Schumann) PCGS MS69 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Franc, Lira and yes Deutsche Mark, went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Farewell National Currency” series of copper-nickel $1 coins for each involved European country lamenting the passing of various national denominations in favor of the Euro, inspiring this coin with Clara Schumann and many other Germans on this popular series covering German denominations from 5DM to 1,000DM. This commemorative exonumia is based on a series of similar tokens, and features the reverse of the token on the reverse, and micro-minting of Liberia, date and the denomination along the rim. Clara was the talented pianist/composer who married the famous composer, Robert Schumann. She is the subject of the commemorative colorized DM100 banknote illustrated on the obverse, which was part of a series of banknotes honoring several German artists and scientists in 1989; and reissued with additional security features in 1996. The coin features rich vibrant color in the bank note, which can often be muted.
2002 Liberia $1 Goodbye German Currency 100DM (Clara Schumann) PCGS MS69 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Franc, Lira and yes Deutsche Mark, went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Farewell National Currency” series of copper-nickel $1 coins for each involved European country lamenting the passing of various national denominations in favor of the Euro, inspiring this coin with Clara Schumann and many other Germans on this popular series covering German denominations from 5DM to 1,000DM. This commemorative exonumia is based on a series of similar tokens, and features the reverse of the token on the reverse, and micro-minting of Liberia, date and the denomination along the rim. Clara was the talented pianist/composer who married the famous composer, Robert Schumann. She is the subject of the commemorative colorized DM100 banknote illustrated on the obverse, which was part of a series of banknotes honoring several German artists and scientists in 1989; and reissued with additional security features in 1996. The coin features rich vibrant color in the bank note, which can often be muted.
2002 Liberia $1 Goodbye German Currency 100DM (Clara Schumann) PCGS MS69 { PCGS-5 }. With the introduction of the Euro for currency within the EU, regional money such as the Franc, Lira and yes Deutsche Mark, went the way of the Dodo Bird. This African nation commemorated this shift with the “Farewell National Currency” series of copper-nickel $1 coins for each involved European country lamenting the passing of various national denominations in favor of the Euro, inspiring this coin with Clara Schumann and many other Germans on this popular series covering German denominations from 5DM to 1,000DM. This commemorative exonumia is based on a series of similar tokens, and features the reverse of the token on the reverse, and micro-minting of Liberia, date and the denomination along the rim. Clara was the talented pianist/composer who married the famous composer, Robert Schumann. She is the subject of the commemorative colorized DM100 banknote illustrated on the obverse, which was part of a series of banknotes honoring several German artists and scientists in 1989; and reissued with additional security features in 1996. The coin features rich vibrant color in the bank note, which can often be muted.
[RG-075]* nd(1985)-B India 50 Paise Indira Gandhi PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The life of Indira Gandhi spanned nearly 70 years, serving 11 of those as Prime Minister of India. Although she shared the famous name of Mahatma made famous for non-violent protest, they were not related. This copper-nickel gem is one of four coins made to pay tribute to Indira Gandhi following her assassination by her Seik bodyguards in 1984. This PQ gem example was a one-year issue. It has no date of issue and is minted in Bombay the year following her death. The mint for proofs is designated by the "B" mint-mark beneath the dash between the two dates distinguishing it from mint-state specimens that would have a dot and no mint mark there instead. This was part of a 4-coin proof set offered with the 50 Paise, 5 Rupee, 20 Rupee and 100 Rupee coins. This coin has terrific shimmering mirrored surfaces with mint-fresh luster offering wonderful eye appeal. * Number 75 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-075]* nd(1985)-B India 50 Paise Indira Gandhi PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The life of Indira Gandhi spanned nearly 70 years, serving 11 of those as Prime Minister of India. Although she shared the famous name of Mahatma made famous for non-violent protest, they were not related. This copper-nickel gem is one of four coins made to pay tribute to Indira Gandhi following her assassination by her Seik bodyguards in 1984. This PQ gem example was a one-year issue. It has no date of issue and is minted in Bombay the year following her death. The mint for proofs is designated by the "B" mint-mark beneath the dash between the two dates distinguishing it from mint-state specimens that would have a dot and no mint mark there instead. This was part of a 4-coin proof set offered with the 50 Paise, 5 Rupee, 20 Rupee and 100 Rupee coins. This coin has terrific shimmering mirrored surfaces with mint-fresh luster offering wonderful eye appeal. * Number 75 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-075]* nd(1985)-B India 50 Paise Indira Gandhi PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. The life of Indira Gandhi spanned nearly 70 years, serving 11 of those as Prime Minister of India. Although she shared the famous name of Mahatma made famous for non-violent protest, they were not related. This copper-nickel gem is one of four coins made to pay tribute to Indira Gandhi following her assassination by her Seik bodyguards in 1984. This PQ gem example was a one-year issue. It has no date of issue and is minted in Bombay the year following her death. The mint for proofs is designated by the "B" mint-mark beneath the dash between the two dates distinguishing it from mint-state specimens that would have a dot and no mint mark there instead. This was part of a 4-coin proof set offered with the 50 Paise, 5 Rupee, 20 Rupee and 100 Rupee coins. This coin has terrific shimmering mirrored surfaces with mint-fresh luster offering wonderful eye appeal. * Number 75 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
2014 $20 Solomon Islands Pieta PR69DCAM { PCGS-5}. From its "Masterpieces of Art" Series this bi-metal Cook Island gem combines 3 ounces of pure (99.9%) silver adorned with 26 Swarovski Crystals surrounding a one-quarter troy ounce pure (99.9%) gold bar bearing an artistic silver relief of Michelangelo's Pieta in front of a Holy Cross denoting the birth of Christianity. It is hard to ignore the beauty of this piece.
2014 $20 Solomon Islands Pieta PR69DCAM { PCGS-5}. From its "Masterpieces of Art" Series this bi-metal Cook Island gem combines 3 ounces of pure (99.9%) silver adorned with 26 Swarovski Crystals surrounding a one-quarter troy ounce pure (99.9%) gold bar bearing an artistic silver relief of Michelangelo's Pieta in front of a Holy Cross denoting the birth of Christianity. It is hard to ignore the beauty of this piece.
2014 $20 Solomon Islands Pieta PR69DCAM { PCGS-5}. From its "Masterpieces of Art" Series this bi-metal Cook Island gem combines 3 ounces of pure (99.9%) silver adorned with 26 Swarovski Crystals surrounding a one-quarter troy ounce pure (99.9%) gold bar bearing an artistic silver relief of Michelangelo's Pieta in front of a Holy Cross denoting the birth of Christianity. It is hard to ignore the beauty of this piece.
2014 Jersey 50 Pence Margaret Thatcher PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This coin is part of a 12-coin set remembering the reign of QE2. Half are minted for Jersey and half for Guernsey. This coin recalls the service of Margaret Thatcher from 1979 to 1990 with a color image of her on this gold-plated steel coin. It is one of three coins to honor “The Iron Lady”. The others are appropriately from the Falkland Islands and Ascension Island (St. Helena). This perfect steel-gilded coin exudes luster and remarkable mirrored surfaces. A younger and older QE2 grace both sides yielding a total of three images from Ron Guth’s list.
2014 Jersey 50 Pence Margaret Thatcher PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This coin is part of a 12-coin set remembering the reign of QE2. Half are minted for Jersey and half for Guernsey. This coin recalls the service of Margaret Thatcher from 1979 to 1990 with a color image of her on this gold-plated steel coin. It is one of three coins to honor “The Iron Lady”. The others are appropriately from the Falkland Islands and Ascension Island (St. Helena). This perfect steel-gilded coin exudes luster and remarkable mirrored surfaces. A younger and older QE2 grace both sides yielding a total of three images from Ron Guth’s list.
2014 Jersey 50 Pence Margaret Thatcher PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This coin is part of a 12-coin set remembering the reign of QE2. Half are minted for Jersey and half for Guernsey. This coin recalls the service of Margaret Thatcher from 1979 to 1990 with a color image of her on this gold-plated steel coin. It is one of three coins to honor “The Iron Lady”. The others are appropriately from the Falkland Islands and Ascension Island (St. Helena). This perfect steel-gilded coin exudes luster and remarkable mirrored surfaces. A younger and older QE2 grace both sides yielding a total of three images from Ron Guth’s list.
2023 Cook Islands $5 Arethusa SP70 { PCGS-5 }. In Greek mythology, Arethusa was a nymph who fled from her home in Arcadia beneath the sea and came up as a freshwater fountain on the island of Ortygi in Syracuse, Sicily. Her image is common among ancient coins, showing her often surrounded by dolphins. She has a connection to both Demeter and Persephone in the top 100 coins, being the one who revealed to Demeter that her lost daughter Persephone was now queen of Hades. This antiqued silver high-relief gem appears as many of those ancient coins with only Arethusa’s profile looking left and joined by two dolphins around the rim. This coin’s simple design is made more beautiful by its decluttered nature. It has a satin finish that gives it that timeless appeal. "CI" appears, signifying Coin Investment Trust, a Liechtenstein based mint using "Smartminting©" which allows coins to be produced in high relief without additional metal and effectively increasing the surface area of the coin. The coin is made to look like its counterparts from antiquity with a hammered look of an uneven rim. There are just 1,500 of these silver beauties and once they're snatched up they won't be likely to reappear anytime soon.
2023 Cook Islands $5 Arethusa SP70 { PCGS-5 }. In Greek mythology, Arethusa was a nymph who fled from her home in Arcadia beneath the sea and came up as a freshwater fountain on the island of Ortygi in Syracuse, Sicily. Her image is common among ancient coins, showing her often surrounded by dolphins. She has a connection to both Demeter and Persephone in the top 100 coins, being the one who revealed to Demeter that her lost daughter Persephone was now queen of Hades. This antiqued silver high-relief gem appears as many of those ancient coins with only Arethusa’s profile looking left and joined by two dolphins around the rim. This coin’s simple design is made more beautiful by its decluttered nature. It has a satin finish that gives it that timeless appeal. "CI" appears, signifying Coin Investment Trust, a Liechtenstein based mint using "Smartminting©" which allows coins to be produced in high relief without additional metal and effectively increasing the surface area of the coin. The coin is made to look like its counterparts from antiquity with a hammered look of an uneven rim. There are just 1,500 of these silver beauties and once they're snatched up they won't be likely to reappear anytime soon.
2023 Cook Islands $5 Arethusa SP70 { PCGS-5 }. In Greek mythology, Arethusa was a nymph who fled from her home in Arcadia beneath the sea and came up as a freshwater fountain on the island of Ortygi in Syracuse, Sicily. Her image is common among ancient coins, showing her often surrounded by dolphins. She has a connection to both Demeter and Persephone in the top 100 coins, being the one who revealed to Demeter that her lost daughter Persephone was now queen of Hades. This antiqued silver high-relief gem appears as many of those ancient coins with only Arethusa’s profile looking left and joined by two dolphins around the rim. This coin’s simple design is made more beautiful by its decluttered nature. It has a satin finish that gives it that timeless appeal. "CI" appears, signifying Coin Investment Trust, a Liechtenstein based mint using "Smartminting©" which allows coins to be produced in high relief without additional metal and effectively increasing the surface area of the coin. The coin is made to look like its counterparts from antiquity with a hammered look of an uneven rim. There are just 1,500 of these silver beauties and once they're snatched up they won't be likely to reappear anytime soon.
2003-PM Sierra Leone $10 XXVIII Olympic Games PR70DCAM { PCGS }. This nearly one ounce proof silver commemorates the Summer Olympics held in Athens just after the turn of the twenty-first century. Nike holds out a laurel wreath for the winner. Athena overlooks the games in her form of the little owl of Athens (Athene noctua). The letters ΑΘΕ are short for ΑΘΗΝΑΙΩΝ or “of the Athenians” and the owl typically represents or accompanies Athena as her allegorical symbol of wisdom (in this case the tactics of sport). With her temple on the Acropolis, Athena is the patron goddess of Athens, as is appropriate for these games. The mint mark for the Pobjoy Mint (PM) appears to the left of the date. This coin is currently considered "optional" for this set; although there are several different coins from different countries that satisfy this slot. Terrific deep black mirrors offset these two ancient goddesses.
2003-PM Sierra Leone $10 XXVIII Olympic Games PR70DCAM { PCGS }. This nearly one ounce proof silver commemorates the Summer Olympics held in Athens just after the turn of the twenty-first century. Nike holds out a laurel wreath for the winner. Athena overlooks the games in her form of the little owl of Athens (Athene noctua). The letters ΑΘΕ are short for ΑΘΗΝΑΙΩΝ or “of the Athenians” and the owl typically represents or accompanies Athena as her allegorical symbol of wisdom (in this case the tactics of sport). With her temple on the Acropolis, Athena is the patron goddess of Athens, as is appropriate for these games. The mint mark for the Pobjoy Mint (PM) appears to the left of the date. This coin is currently considered "optional" for this set; although there are several different coins from different countries that satisfy this slot. Terrific deep black mirrors offset these two ancient goddesses.
2003-PM Sierra Leone $10 XXVIII Olympic Games PR70DCAM { PCGS }. This nearly one ounce proof silver commemorates the Summer Olympics held in Athens just after the turn of the twenty-first century. Nike holds out a laurel wreath for the winner. Athena overlooks the games in her form of the little owl of Athens (Athene noctua). The letters ΑΘΕ are short for ΑΘΗΝΑΙΩΝ or “of the Athenians” and the owl typically represents or accompanies Athena as her allegorical symbol of wisdom (in this case the tactics of sport). With her temple on the Acropolis, Athena is the patron goddess of Athens, as is appropriate for these games. The mint mark for the Pobjoy Mint (PM) appears to the left of the date. This coin is currently considered "optional" for this set; although there are several different coins from different countries that satisfy this slot. Terrific deep black mirrors offset these two ancient goddesses.
[RG-082]* Switzerland 20 Franc Joanna Spyri PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Author of one of the most widely read books about a lovable girl (Heidi), Joanna made the cut-off. This flawless gem has immaculate surfaces and deeply reflective mirrors. Just 15,000 pieces were struck in proof. Interesting that while most people have heard of the such beloved fictional characters as Heidi or Anne of Green Gables but the authors maybe not so much; but it is the author remembered here while it was Anne that garnered the other Top-100 spot! Of course, it was Canada that chose to honor Anne on its coins; while Switzerland commemorated the author. * Number 82 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-082]* Switzerland 20 Franc Joanna Spyri PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Author of one of the most widely read books about a lovable girl (Heidi), Joanna made the cut-off. This flawless gem has immaculate surfaces and deeply reflective mirrors. Just 15,000 pieces were struck in proof. Interesting that while most people have heard of the such beloved fictional characters as Heidi or Anne of Green Gables but the authors maybe not so much; but it is the author remembered here while it was Anne that garnered the other Top-100 spot! Of course, it was Canada that chose to honor Anne on its coins; while Switzerland commemorated the author. * Number 82 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-082]* Switzerland 20 Franc Joanna Spyri PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Author of one of the most widely read books about a lovable girl (Heidi), Joanna made the cut-off. This flawless gem has immaculate surfaces and deeply reflective mirrors. Just 15,000 pieces were struck in proof. Interesting that while most people have heard of the such beloved fictional characters as Heidi or Anne of Green Gables but the authors maybe not so much; but it is the author remembered here while it was Anne that garnered the other Top-100 spot! Of course, it was Canada that chose to honor Anne on its coins; while Switzerland commemorated the author. * Number 82 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
1998 Austria Gold 1,000 Schilling Empress Elisabeth of Austria PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This half-ounce top-pop gold gem has a similar design to the previous year’s Marie Antoinette coin. She was a beautiful monarch reigning 44 years as empress over Austria and Hungary. The reverse shows the last moment of her life in Geneva (Genf) before her assassination as she walked with her lady in waiting along the promenade to board the ferry on Lake Geneva. An Italian anarchist approached and stabbed her. Franz Joseph later remarked on his wife's death "That a man could be found to attack such a woman, whose whole life was spent in doing good and who never injured any person, is to me incomprehensible".
1998 Austria Gold 1,000 Schilling Empress Elisabeth of Austria PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This half-ounce top-pop gold gem has a similar design to the previous year’s Marie Antoinette coin. She was a beautiful monarch reigning 44 years as empress over Austria and Hungary. The reverse shows the last moment of her life in Geneva (Genf) before her assassination as she walked with her lady in waiting along the promenade to board the ferry on Lake Geneva. An Italian anarchist approached and stabbed her. Franz Joseph later remarked on his wife's death "That a man could be found to attack such a woman, whose whole life was spent in doing good and who never injured any person, is to me incomprehensible".
1998 Austria Gold 1,000 Schilling Empress Elisabeth of Austria PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This half-ounce top-pop gold gem has a similar design to the previous year’s Marie Antoinette coin. She was a beautiful monarch reigning 44 years as empress over Austria and Hungary. The reverse shows the last moment of her life in Geneva (Genf) before her assassination as she walked with her lady in waiting along the promenade to board the ferry on Lake Geneva. An Italian anarchist approached and stabbed her. Franz Joseph later remarked on his wife's death "That a man could be found to attack such a woman, whose whole life was spent in doing good and who never injured any person, is to me incomprehensible".
2014 Macedonia 100 Denar Faith, Hope, Charity and Mother Sophia PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Faith, Hope and Love (Charity) are saint martyrs from the 2nd century AD in Rome. They are also Christian virtues mentioned in the New Testament. Orthodox religions depict these in icons as young girls along with their mother on the obverse; Roman Catholicism shows them as adult women on the reverse. Only 5,000 rectangular coins were struck.
2014 Macedonia 100 Denar Faith, Hope, Charity and Mother Sophia PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Faith, Hope and Love (Charity) are saint martyrs from the 2nd century AD in Rome. They are also Christian virtues mentioned in the New Testament. Orthodox religions depict these in icons as young girls along with their mother on the obverse; Roman Catholicism shows them as adult women on the reverse. Only 5,000 rectangular coins were struck.
2014 Macedonia 100 Denar Faith, Hope, Charity and Mother Sophia PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. Faith, Hope and Love (Charity) are saint martyrs from the 2nd century AD in Rome. They are also Christian virtues mentioned in the New Testament. Orthodox religions depict these in icons as young girls along with their mother on the obverse; Roman Catholicism shows them as adult women on the reverse. Only 5,000 rectangular coins were struck.
[RG-086]* 1956 Liechtenstein 50 Francs Franz Joseph II and Princess Gina MS65 { PCGS-5 }. Georgina, known by Gina, became popular for many social activities within Liechtenstein, including founding the Red Cross in her country, promoting women's suffrage and providing aide for refugees following WWII. Several denominations of this design were struck including the 100 Francs shown in Ron Guth's book. * Number 86 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-086]* 1956 Liechtenstein 50 Francs Franz Joseph II and Princess Gina MS65 { PCGS-5 }. Georgina, known by Gina, became popular for many social activities within Liechtenstein, including founding the Red Cross in her country, promoting women's suffrage and providing aide for refugees following WWII. Several denominations of this design were struck including the 100 Francs shown in Ron Guth's book. * Number 86 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-086]* 1956 Liechtenstein 50 Francs Franz Joseph II and Princess Gina MS65 { PCGS-5 }. Georgina, known by Gina, became popular for many social activities within Liechtenstein, including founding the Red Cross in her country, promoting women's suffrage and providing aide for refugees following WWII. Several denominations of this design were struck including the 100 Francs shown in Ron Guth's book. * Number 86 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women on Coins".
[RG-087]* 1996 Gibraltar Crown Ingrid Bergman MS67 { PCGS-5 }. From a series paying tribute to a century of cinema, this premium gem remembers the classic 1942 movie “Casablanca” with the memorable image of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman on a rainy tarmac in Lisbon the previous December, and though they will always have Paris, Sam never did play it again. Notice how the frosty devices against a black field frame the pair of lovers with the look of a black-and-white movie. Another UK First Day Cover bites the dust; and it is what it is for this copper-nickel classic. * Number 87 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-087]* 1996 Gibraltar Crown Ingrid Bergman MS67 { PCGS-5 }. From a series paying tribute to a century of cinema, this premium gem remembers the classic 1942 movie “Casablanca” with the memorable image of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman on a rainy tarmac in Lisbon the previous December, and though they will always have Paris, Sam never did play it again. Notice how the frosty devices against a black field frame the pair of lovers with the look of a black-and-white movie. Another UK First Day Cover bites the dust; and it is what it is for this copper-nickel classic. * Number 87 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-087]* 1996 Gibraltar Crown Ingrid Bergman MS67 { PCGS-5 }. From a series paying tribute to a century of cinema, this premium gem remembers the classic 1942 movie “Casablanca” with the memorable image of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman on a rainy tarmac in Lisbon the previous December, and though they will always have Paris, Sam never did play it again. Notice how the frosty devices against a black field frame the pair of lovers with the look of a black-and-white movie. Another UK First Day Cover bites the dust; and it is what it is for this copper-nickel classic. * Number 87 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
2020 Saint Helena ₤1 Una and the Lion Gold Plated PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. One ounce of pure silver is at the heart of this gem portraying a popular theme drawn from Edmund Spenser’s poem "Faerie Queene" which tells the tale of Princess Una after St. George had slayed the dragon and rescued her. During the course of their travels, Una met a lion who was so mesmerized by her beauty he became her companion and protector. The model for the original nineteenth century art was the 19-year old Queen Victoria. Una and the Lion are gold-plated to further distinguish the main obverse devices from the multiply reflective field. An initially low authorized mintage was cut in half to just 250.
2020 Saint Helena ₤1 Una and the Lion Gold Plated PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. One ounce of pure silver is at the heart of this gem portraying a popular theme drawn from Edmund Spenser’s poem "Faerie Queene" which tells the tale of Princess Una after St. George had slayed the dragon and rescued her. During the course of their travels, Una met a lion who was so mesmerized by her beauty he became her companion and protector. The model for the original nineteenth century art was the 19-year old Queen Victoria. Una and the Lion are gold-plated to further distinguish the main obverse devices from the multiply reflective field. An initially low authorized mintage was cut in half to just 250.
2020 Saint Helena ₤1 Una and the Lion Gold Plated PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. One ounce of pure silver is at the heart of this gem portraying a popular theme drawn from Edmund Spenser’s poem "Faerie Queene" which tells the tale of Princess Una after St. George had slayed the dragon and rescued her. During the course of their travels, Una met a lion who was so mesmerized by her beauty he became her companion and protector. The model for the original nineteenth century art was the 19-year old Queen Victoria. Una and the Lion are gold-plated to further distinguish the main obverse devices from the multiply reflective field. An initially low authorized mintage was cut in half to just 250.
[RG-089]* 1970-BP Hungary 100 Forint Strobl Monument MS69 { PCGS-5 }. The Liberation Monument in Budapest was designed and built by Strobyl to commemorate the 25th anniversary for liberation from the Nazis. The original design was for a woman holding a baby; but Soviet 'suggestion' was to swap the baby out for the frond. This 64% silver gem has heavy rainbow toning on both sides. This commemorative mintage was 20,000 for circulation strikes. Minted in Budapest (BP). This capital city combined its name from two smaller towns on either side of the Danube, Buda and Pest. In this same spirit, this statue provides a unifying message that seems to be lost in our divisive world. This coin was taken from a mint set. The many lines appearing in the fields are from die polishing, and the grade justified by the year perfect raised devices that appear nearly problem-free. * Number 89 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-089]* 1970-BP Hungary 100 Forint Strobl Monument MS69 { PCGS-5 }. The Liberation Monument in Budapest was designed and built by Strobyl to commemorate the 25th anniversary for liberation from the Nazis. The original design was for a woman holding a baby; but Soviet 'suggestion' was to swap the baby out for the frond. This 64% silver gem has heavy rainbow toning on both sides. This commemorative mintage was 20,000 for circulation strikes. Minted in Budapest (BP). This capital city combined its name from two smaller towns on either side of the Danube, Buda and Pest. In this same spirit, this statue provides a unifying message that seems to be lost in our divisive world. This coin was taken from a mint set. The many lines appearing in the fields are from die polishing, and the grade justified by the year perfect raised devices that appear nearly problem-free. * Number 89 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-089]* 1970-BP Hungary 100 Forint Strobl Monument MS69 { PCGS-5 }. The Liberation Monument in Budapest was designed and built by Strobyl to commemorate the 25th anniversary for liberation from the Nazis. The original design was for a woman holding a baby; but Soviet 'suggestion' was to swap the baby out for the frond. This 64% silver gem has heavy rainbow toning on both sides. This commemorative mintage was 20,000 for circulation strikes. Minted in Budapest (BP). This capital city combined its name from two smaller towns on either side of the Danube, Buda and Pest. In this same spirit, this statue provides a unifying message that seems to be lost in our divisive world. This coin was taken from a mint set. The many lines appearing in the fields are from die polishing, and the grade justified by the year perfect raised devices that appear nearly problem-free. * Number 89 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
2015 Mozambique 200 Metical Young Woman Writing PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This silver proof provides a new denomination depicting a young woman writing, rendered with nice frosting and mirrors to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Metical. The young woman is writing in a book over deeply mirrored fields. On the reverse the Mozambique Coat of Arms with a crossed hoe and AK-47 juxtaposed over a book makes a telling social statement. The 1 Metical is the coin featured in Ron Guth's book; but this higher denomination silver medium offers the possibility of finding perfection. This Top-Pop gem has succeeded in that.
2015 Mozambique 200 Metical Young Woman Writing PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This silver proof provides a new denomination depicting a young woman writing, rendered with nice frosting and mirrors to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Metical. The young woman is writing in a book over deeply mirrored fields. On the reverse the Mozambique Coat of Arms with a crossed hoe and AK-47 juxtaposed over a book makes a telling social statement. The 1 Metical is the coin featured in Ron Guth's book; but this higher denomination silver medium offers the possibility of finding perfection. This Top-Pop gem has succeeded in that.
2015 Mozambique 200 Metical Young Woman Writing PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This silver proof provides a new denomination depicting a young woman writing, rendered with nice frosting and mirrors to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Metical. The young woman is writing in a book over deeply mirrored fields. On the reverse the Mozambique Coat of Arms with a crossed hoe and AK-47 juxtaposed over a book makes a telling social statement. The 1 Metical is the coin featured in Ron Guth's book; but this higher denomination silver medium offers the possibility of finding perfection. This Top-Pop gem has succeeded in that.
2019 Palau $5 Guardian Angel { FDOI } MS70 { PCGS-4 }. From its silver charm series, this one-ounce guardian angel presents as a miniature statue. Only the reverse identifies this gem as a legal tender 5$ Palauan coin. Just 2,500 pieces were struck for collectors and this one is from its First Day of Issue. As with many larger commemoratives from the region, this non-proof piece is finished in antiqued silver and has a shape that replicates a 3-D outline of an angel. The stylized obverse features symbolism of heaven, with the waves of the sea duplicated in the angel’s wings, and the sun and moon and clouds embroidered on the angel’s gown. And while many guardian angel’s have name’s like Michael or Gabriel, my guardian angel is Sharon, and she belongs in this set.
2019 Palau $5 Guardian Angel { FDOI } MS70 { PCGS-4 }. From its silver charm series, this one-ounce guardian angel presents as a miniature statue. Only the reverse identifies this gem as a legal tender 5$ Palauan coin. Just 2,500 pieces were struck for collectors and this one is from its First Day of Issue. As with many larger commemoratives from the region, this non-proof piece is finished in antiqued silver and has a shape that replicates a 3-D outline of an angel. The stylized obverse features symbolism of heaven, with the waves of the sea duplicated in the angel’s wings, and the sun and moon and clouds embroidered on the angel’s gown. And while many guardian angel’s have name’s like Michael or Gabriel, my guardian angel is Sharon, and she belongs in this set.
2019 Palau $5 Guardian Angel { FDOI } MS70 { PCGS-4 }. From its silver charm series, this one-ounce guardian angel presents as a miniature statue. Only the reverse identifies this gem as a legal tender 5$ Palauan coin. Just 2,500 pieces were struck for collectors and this one is from its First Day of Issue. As with many larger commemoratives from the region, this non-proof piece is finished in antiqued silver and has a shape that replicates a 3-D outline of an angel. The stylized obverse features symbolism of heaven, with the waves of the sea duplicated in the angel’s wings, and the sun and moon and clouds embroidered on the angel’s gown. And while many guardian angel’s have name’s like Michael or Gabriel, my guardian angel is Sharon, and she belongs in this set.
2019 Palau $5 Guardian Angel { FDOI } MS70 { PCGS-4 }. From its silver charm series, this one-ounce guardian angel presents as a miniature statue. Only the reverse identifies this gem as a legal tender 5$ Palauan coin. Just 2,500 pieces were struck for collectors and this one is from its First Day of Issue. As with many larger commemoratives from the region, this non-proof piece is finished in antiqued silver and has a shape that replicates a 3-D outline of an angel. The stylized obverse features symbolism of heaven, with the waves of the sea duplicated in the angel’s wings, and the sun and moon and clouds embroidered on the angel’s gown. And while many guardian angel’s have name’s like Michael or Gabriel, my guardian angel is Sharon, and she belongs in this set.
2014 Niue $5 Catherine I PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. From the Russian Emperors series this oval gem in a mintage of 999 remembers the first female ruler of Imperial Russia. Her reign came early in the 18th century following the death of her husband Peter the Great. She heralded the start of a century almost entirely dominated by women. This high-relief 2-ounce silver proof is colorized featuring two red and one clear Swarovski Crystals and gilded accents. The coin is numbered and has 359 on the bottom edge. This is one of the more difficult coins in this set to fill with an actual coin; although several exonumia examples are available depicting “fantasy” restrikes.
2014 Niue $5 Catherine I PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. From the Russian Emperors series this oval gem in a mintage of 999 remembers the first female ruler of Imperial Russia. Her reign came early in the 18th century following the death of her husband Peter the Great. She heralded the start of a century almost entirely dominated by women. This high-relief 2-ounce silver proof is colorized featuring two red and one clear Swarovski Crystals and gilded accents. The coin is numbered and has 359 on the bottom edge. This is one of the more difficult coins in this set to fill with an actual coin; although several exonumia examples are available depicting “fantasy” restrikes.
2014 Niue $5 Catherine I PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. From the Russian Emperors series this oval gem in a mintage of 999 remembers the first female ruler of Imperial Russia. Her reign came early in the 18th century following the death of her husband Peter the Great. She heralded the start of a century almost entirely dominated by women. This high-relief 2-ounce silver proof is colorized featuring two red and one clear Swarovski Crystals and gilded accents. The coin is numbered and has 359 on the bottom edge. This is one of the more difficult coins in this set to fill with an actual coin; although several exonumia examples are available depicting “fantasy” restrikes.
2014 Niue $5 Catherine I PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. From the Russian Emperors series this oval gem in a mintage of 999 remembers the first female ruler of Imperial Russia. Her reign came early in the 18th century following the death of her husband Peter the Great. She heralded the start of a century almost entirely dominated by women. This high-relief 2-ounce silver proof is colorized featuring two red and one clear Swarovski Crystals and gilded accents. The coin is numbered and has 359 on the bottom edge. This is one of the more difficult coins in this set to fill with an actual coin; although several exonumia examples are available depicting “fantasy” restrikes.
2014 Niue $5 Catherine I PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. From the Russian Emperors series this oval gem in a mintage of 999 remembers the first female ruler of Imperial Russia. Her reign came early in the 18th century following the death of her husband Peter the Great. She heralded the start of a century almost entirely dominated by women. This high-relief 2-ounce silver proof is colorized featuring two red and one clear Swarovski Crystals and gilded accents. The coin is numbered and has 359 on the bottom edge. This is one of the more difficult coins in this set to fill with an actual coin; although several exonumia examples are available depicting “fantasy” restrikes.
2022 Tokelau $5 Colorized Marilyn Monroe ICON PL70 { PCGS-5 }. This Andy Warhol illusion of Marilyn Monroe constructed from segmented parallel lines of varying lengths and widths give a rasterized impression of Marilyn Monroe, enhanced here in a special edition limited to 100 pieces provides color. Struck in 1 ounce of silver, part of the ICON series, includes the impression of an image within an image when viewed at various angles. This color version gives precedence to the Marilyn image by Warhol we are so familiar with. Marilyn has coins from several countries, although elusive in this Top-Pop grade.
2022 Tokelau $5 Colorized Marilyn Monroe ICON PL70 { PCGS-5 }. This Andy Warhol illusion of Marilyn Monroe constructed from segmented parallel lines of varying lengths and widths give a rasterized impression of Marilyn Monroe, enhanced here in a special edition limited to 100 pieces provides color. Struck in 1 ounce of silver, part of the ICON series, includes the impression of an image within an image when viewed at various angles. This color version gives precedence to the Marilyn image by Warhol we are so familiar with. Marilyn has coins from several countries, although elusive in this Top-Pop grade.
2022 Tokelau $5 Colorized Marilyn Monroe ICON PL70 { PCGS-5 }. This Andy Warhol illusion of Marilyn Monroe constructed from segmented parallel lines of varying lengths and widths give a rasterized impression of Marilyn Monroe, enhanced here in a special edition limited to 100 pieces provides color. Struck in 1 ounce of silver, part of the ICON series, includes the impression of an image within an image when viewed at various angles. This color version gives precedence to the Marilyn image by Warhol we are so familiar with. Marilyn has coins from several countries, although elusive in this Top-Pop grade.
[RG-094]* 2012 Cook Islands $20 “Sleeping Bather” by Renoir PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This colorized tribute to the Masterpieces of Art shows Renoir’s “Sleeping Bather” rendered on an extra-large 3 ounce pure silver coin. There were 1,897 pieces struck to reflect the year this masterpiece, one of his most famous, was created by Renoir. * Number 94 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-094]* 2012 Cook Islands $20 “Sleeping Bather” by Renoir PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This colorized tribute to the Masterpieces of Art shows Renoir’s “Sleeping Bather” rendered on an extra-large 3 ounce pure silver coin. There were 1,897 pieces struck to reflect the year this masterpiece, one of his most famous, was created by Renoir. * Number 94 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-094]* 2012 Cook Islands $20 “Sleeping Bather” by Renoir PR69DCAM { PCGS-5 }. This colorized tribute to the Masterpieces of Art shows Renoir’s “Sleeping Bather” rendered on an extra-large 3 ounce pure silver coin. There were 1,897 pieces struck to reflect the year this masterpiece, one of his most famous, was created by Renoir. * Number 94 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
2022 Ukraine 2 Hryvni Solomiya Krushelnytska MS70 { PCGS-5 }. She was a Ukrainian soprano considered one of the brightest opera stars of the first part of the 20th century. Rendered on a nickel-silver planchette, these were issued during the Russian Invasion. A total of 30,000 pieces were struck. In the center is an image of Krushelnytska performing Verdi’s Aida; on both sides Krushelnytska appears with her signature stylized stage wings embellished with decorative ornaments. This coin is issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of her birth.
2022 Ukraine 2 Hryvni Solomiya Krushelnytska MS70 { PCGS-5 }. She was a Ukrainian soprano considered one of the brightest opera stars of the first part of the 20th century. Rendered on a nickel-silver planchette, these were issued during the Russian Invasion. A total of 30,000 pieces were struck. In the center is an image of Krushelnytska performing Verdi’s Aida; on both sides Krushelnytska appears with her signature stylized stage wings embellished with decorative ornaments. This coin is issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of her birth.
2022 Ukraine 2 Hryvni Solomiya Krushelnytska MS70 { PCGS-5 }. She was a Ukrainian soprano considered one of the brightest opera stars of the first part of the 20th century. Rendered on a nickel-silver planchette, these were issued during the Russian Invasion. A total of 30,000 pieces were struck. In the center is an image of Krushelnytska performing Verdi’s Aida; on both sides Krushelnytska appears with her signature stylized stage wings embellished with decorative ornaments. This coin is issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of her birth.
2000-FM British Virgin Islands $20 Anne Bonny PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. One of the more modest and less bawdy renderings of Anne Bonny elegantly captured in silver as you might expect from the Franklin Mint (see the stylized F-on-top-of-M mintmark on the reverse just to the right of the name banner). Anne was an Irish pirate operating in the Caribbean who had married a sometimes-pirate turned pirate informer. She left her husband joining Calico Jack Rackham and pillaged the seas for 5 years before capture. She was spared the gallows because she was pregnant. Little of her is known after that, dying a few years later. We know her from her romanticized and bawdy exploits recorded in Captain Charles Johnson’s “A General History of the Pyrates.” Nearly 300 years later she appears on coins from Cuba, British Virgin Islands and Burkina Faso based on illustrations in this book.
2000-FM British Virgin Islands $20 Anne Bonny PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. One of the more modest and less bawdy renderings of Anne Bonny elegantly captured in silver as you might expect from the Franklin Mint (see the stylized F-on-top-of-M mintmark on the reverse just to the right of the name banner). Anne was an Irish pirate operating in the Caribbean who had married a sometimes-pirate turned pirate informer. She left her husband joining Calico Jack Rackham and pillaged the seas for 5 years before capture. She was spared the gallows because she was pregnant. Little of her is known after that, dying a few years later. We know her from her romanticized and bawdy exploits recorded in Captain Charles Johnson’s “A General History of the Pyrates.” Nearly 300 years later she appears on coins from Cuba, British Virgin Islands and Burkina Faso based on illustrations in this book.
2000-FM British Virgin Islands $20 Anne Bonny PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. One of the more modest and less bawdy renderings of Anne Bonny elegantly captured in silver as you might expect from the Franklin Mint (see the stylized F-on-top-of-M mintmark on the reverse just to the right of the name banner). Anne was an Irish pirate operating in the Caribbean who had married a sometimes-pirate turned pirate informer. She left her husband joining Calico Jack Rackham and pillaged the seas for 5 years before capture. She was spared the gallows because she was pregnant. Little of her is known after that, dying a few years later. We know her from her romanticized and bawdy exploits recorded in Captain Charles Johnson’s “A General History of the Pyrates.” Nearly 300 years later she appears on coins from Cuba, British Virgin Islands and Burkina Faso based on illustrations in this book.
[RG-097]* 2007 Belarus 10 Rubles Elena Aladona PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. She served as the director of the State Art Museum of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic for over 30 years. Just 4,000 proofs were struck in silver. On the obverse is the relief image of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus and in the center the representation of the building of the National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus. A circumferential inscription: РЭСПУБЛІКА БЕЛАРУСЬ (THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS) is at the bottom with 10 РУБЛЁЎ (10 RUBLES). * Number 97 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-097]* 2007 Belarus 10 Rubles Elena Aladona PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. She served as the director of the State Art Museum of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic for over 30 years. Just 4,000 proofs were struck in silver. On the obverse is the relief image of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus and in the center the representation of the building of the National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus. A circumferential inscription: РЭСПУБЛІКА БЕЛАРУСЬ (THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS) is at the bottom with 10 РУБЛЁЎ (10 RUBLES). * Number 97 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-097]* 2007 Belarus 10 Rubles Elena Aladona PR70DCAM { PCGS-5 }. She served as the director of the State Art Museum of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic for over 30 years. Just 4,000 proofs were struck in silver. On the obverse is the relief image of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus and in the center the representation of the building of the National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus. A circumferential inscription: РЭСПУБЛІКА БЕЛАРУСЬ (THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS) is at the bottom with 10 РУБЛЁЎ (10 RUBLES). * Number 97 in Ron Guth’s book “100 Greatest Women on Coins.”
[RG-098]* 1995-P Silver Dollar PR70DCAM: Special Olympics { PCGS-3 } Mintage: 351,764 (proof) In 1995 the Special Olympics were held in Connecticut. The obverse features a profile of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, then the first living female depicted on US coinage. On the coin, she is credited as the founder of the Special Olympic Games, although some argue Anne Burke has this title and consider the coin inaccurate. The brilliant silver fields and heavily frosted devices are perfectly rendered with some cobalt blue toning appearing on the obverse by the rim. * Number 98 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-098]* 1995-P Silver Dollar PR70DCAM: Special Olympics { PCGS-3 } Mintage: 351,764 (proof) In 1995 the Special Olympics were held in Connecticut. The obverse features a profile of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, then the first living female depicted on US coinage. On the coin, she is credited as the founder of the Special Olympic Games, although some argue Anne Burke has this title and consider the coin inaccurate. The brilliant silver fields and heavily frosted devices are perfectly rendered with some cobalt blue toning appearing on the obverse by the rim. * Number 98 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-098]* 1995-P Silver Dollar PR70DCAM: Special Olympics { PCGS-3 } Mintage: 351,764 (proof) In 1995 the Special Olympics were held in Connecticut. The obverse features a profile of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, then the first living female depicted on US coinage. On the coin, she is credited as the founder of the Special Olympic Games, although some argue Anne Burke has this title and consider the coin inaccurate. The brilliant silver fields and heavily frosted devices are perfectly rendered with some cobalt blue toning appearing on the obverse by the rim. * Number 98 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-098]* 1995-P Silver Dollar PR70DCAM: Special Olympics { PCGS-3 } Mintage: 351,764 (proof) In 1995 the Special Olympics were held in Connecticut. The obverse features a profile of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, then the first living female depicted on US coinage. On the coin, she is credited as the founder of the Special Olympic Games, although some argue Anne Burke has this title and consider the coin inaccurate. The brilliant silver fields and heavily frosted devices are perfectly rendered with some cobalt blue toning appearing on the obverse by the rim. * Number 98 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-098]* 1995-P Silver Dollar PR70DCAM: Special Olympics { PCGS-3 } Mintage: 351,764 (proof) In 1995 the Special Olympics were held in Connecticut. The obverse features a profile of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, then the first living female depicted on US coinage. On the coin, she is credited as the founder of the Special Olympic Games, although some argue Anne Burke has this title and consider the coin inaccurate. The brilliant silver fields and heavily frosted devices are perfectly rendered with some cobalt blue toning appearing on the obverse by the rim. * Number 98 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-099]* 2014-W Gold Eagle (Lou Hoover) { FIRST STRIKE } PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Mintage: 2,392. Although one on the lesser known First Ladies, Lou had an impressive list of accomplishments; including being the first (only) First Lady to learn to speak Chinese (fluently) and was the first to address the nation over the radio. * Number 99 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
[RG-099]* 2014-W Gold Eagle (Lou Hoover) { FIRST STRIKE } PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. Mintage: 2,392. Although one on the lesser known First Ladies, Lou had an impressive list of accomplishments; including being the first (only) First Lady to learn to speak Chinese (fluently) and was the first to address the nation over the radio. * Number 99 in Ron Guth's book "100 Greatest Women in Coins".
2021 Samoa 20₵ Hestia – Capricorn 12 Olympians in the Zodiac MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This copper gilded coin associates the Greek Goddess Hestia with Capricorn of the Zodiac. Hestia is the goddess of the harvest, and the hearth appears on the obverse with Mount Olympus in the background, holding bounty from the harvest with flames from her hearth nearby. On the flipside the zodiac figures appear with Capricorn denoted by the red garnet birthstone, while the other figures have a black stone. The flawless gold-plating yields a deeply reflective, almost proof-like gem. Most devices appear frosted, including Hestia and Olympus, but the fire appear to shimmer reflecting and dispersing all light from its smooth and reflective flames through their "reverse-proof".relief.
2021 Samoa 20₵ Hestia – Capricorn 12 Olympians in the Zodiac MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This copper gilded coin associates the Greek Goddess Hestia with Capricorn of the Zodiac. Hestia is the goddess of the harvest, and the hearth appears on the obverse with Mount Olympus in the background, holding bounty from the harvest with flames from her hearth nearby. On the flipside the zodiac figures appear with Capricorn denoted by the red garnet birthstone, while the other figures have a black stone. The flawless gold-plating yields a deeply reflective, almost proof-like gem. Most devices appear frosted, including Hestia and Olympus, but the fire appear to shimmer reflecting and dispersing all light from its smooth and reflective flames through their "reverse-proof".relief.
2021 Samoa 20₵ Hestia – Capricorn 12 Olympians in the Zodiac MS70 { PCGS-5 }. This copper gilded coin associates the Greek Goddess Hestia with Capricorn of the Zodiac. Hestia is the goddess of the harvest, and the hearth appears on the obverse with Mount Olympus in the background, holding bounty from the harvest with flames from her hearth nearby. On the flipside the zodiac figures appear with Capricorn denoted by the red garnet birthstone, while the other figures have a black stone. The flawless gold-plating yields a deeply reflective, almost proof-like gem. Most devices appear frosted, including Hestia and Olympus, but the fire appear to shimmer reflecting and dispersing all light from its smooth and reflective flames through their "reverse-proof".relief.