Collecting coins-Coins rcvd April 1946-A mixed group.

Summary: The discussion involves several topics. elheron-grande initiates with an unclear statement, followed by positive feedback from khynnea whom fu650508 thanks. elheron-grande also comments on the new system and inquires about a login box, expressing hope for its future accessibility. Finally, agathetyche shares a personal story about their grandfather's coin collection and how it was lost during a childhood game.

Cinco de Mayo '26: Greetings to all coin, token, & paper money collectors. Heron started searching for the original coins received in April 1946. Not many remain. However, it is an interesting group of coins and speculation can run unchecked...!

Germany 5 Pfennig 1937. Grades VF.

Germany 5 Mark 1907A. (was rcvd in cleaned condition. Has silver bullion value)

Bohemia & Moravia 10 Haleru Zinc 1941. Grades XF.

USSR 5 Kopeck Brass 1931. About VF.

USA 5 Cents 1918 about Fine.

Chihuahua 5 Centavos Brass 1915. Grades VF.

Essequibo 1/2 Stiver Copper 1813. Grades about Fine.

Anglesey 1 Penny Copper Token 1788. Grades about VF.

UK 1/2 Penny Bronze 1899 Victoria (about Fine).

So, here is speculation: It could be possible that the 'collector' of these coins was a member of a family engaged in Import-Export business. That could explain the UK and colonies coins. Or perhaps the collector's parents took the collector on vacations in the UK? The most recent coin is dated 1941, so someone was still adding some coins to the 'collection' two years into WWII. Heron still owns the thin steel cigarette 'box' that was used by the 'collector'. We shall speculate.

elheron-grande

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So, what was the invoice total for the box?

In the early 1900's my grandfather traveled with the Merchant Marine. Saw a lot of the world. He also had the tin box filled with coins. Many years later my two older brothers decided to play Treasure Hunt. They buried the box in the woods and made a treasure map. It wasn't a very good map. Never found the box.