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602-610 AD gold solidus of the Byzantine emperor Phocas. A brutal tyrant in Constantinople, he was strangely popular in Rome, where a column dedicated to him still stands. (They probably liked how far away he stayed.) NGC Ch MS die shift......................................................... $1477
103-76 BC bronze prutah of Alexander Jannaeus, 100% king of the Jews, who expanded the borders of Judaea to about the size of David’s kingdom. 100% This is one of the frequently encountered type of 485-480 BC silver stater from the Greek island of Widow’s Mite. Obv: anchor Rev: star VF++ usual Aigina Obv: Sea turtle Rev: 5 part skew punch crude production.......................................... $77 Fine+++ near perfect centering................... $497 286-305 AD billon (5%silver, 95%bronze) follis of the 350-300 BC silver stater from the Corinthian colony Tetrachic emperor Maximianus. There are fabulous of Argos Obv: Athena in helmet, javelin behind Rev: flying Pegasus NGC Ch XF........................ $797 ruins of his retirement palace in central Sicily with huge mosaics. Obv: his laureate bust Rev: nude 100% 67 BC and 63-40 BC bronze prutah of John Genius of the Roman people standing, holding Hycarnus II of Judaea, Pompey the Great of Rome patera and cornucopiae, toga over shoulder. defeated John’s brother, and installed the weaker Kyzicus mint NGC unc (great silvering)....... $297 John as “Ethnarch” or ruler of the people of Judaea, 100% all the while seizing important cities from the Jews. 1068-1071 AD bronze follis of the Byzantine empire, Obv: pomegranate between two cornucopiae Rev: reign of Romanus IV, who lost at the battle of inscription in wreath Superb VF................... $97 Manzikert and gave the Turks sway over the Anatolian highlands, an ultimate death blow. Obv: 100% nimbate bust of Christ Rev: nimbate bust of the 100% 359-336 BC silver lifetime tetradrachm of Philip II Virgin Superb Fine....................................... $97 of Macedon Obv: laureate head of Zeus in fine 330-340 AD anonymous bronze follis Roman city style Rev: Philip riding horse with broad brimmed celebration Obv: helmeted and armoured bust of royal hat, sun beneath NGC Ch VF, flan flaw the city goddess Roma Rev: Romulus and Remus (on horse)...................................................... $977 suckling on the she Wolf Abt Unc $147 EF $67 VF $57 Fine.................................................. $37
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342-336 BC silver lifetime-early posthumous tetradrachm in the name of Philip II of Macedon Obv: Zeus in fine style Rev: youth (Alexander on Bucephalus?) on horseback, prow of galley beneath NGC XF.......................................... $1700
The most complete and accurate presentation of the famous Biblical Widow’s Mites. Our 2 coin, color, fold over card opens to 11 by 8½ inches and gives a full discussion of the ancient Judaean coins mentioned in the New Testament. The 2 100% coins sell as a pair with the history folder, certificate of authenticity and JK Kern Co guarantee. 379-386 AD bronze 23mm of Aelia Flacilla, wife of Two coins in very good to fine:................... $39 the Eastern Roman emperor Theodosius I, mother Two coins in fine-very fine:.......................... $77 of Honorius and Arcadius Obv: her robed and diademed bust Rev: the empress standing VF/F $97
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1720 copper 2 maravedis of Philip V of Spain, Barcelona mint Obv: crowned reclining lion holding 100% globe and sword Rev: crowned arms, B, II Fine/ VF+............................................................... $47 1848 silver 2½ francs of Leopold of Belgium, small head, Rare denomination, superb look NGC MS 64........................................................... $1477
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1934-A Federal Reserve Thousand VG, written on, net Good...................................................... $1477
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1970........ $37 1955-P doubled die Lincoln Cent NGC UNC 1971........ $12 (perhaps dipped at some time) nice MS 65 red 1982........ $12 brown look to me......................................... $2177 1984........ $17 1985........ $17 100%
Gov’t Boxes. 1986........ $25 1987........ $19 1988........ $17 1989........ $37 1990........ $24
1991........ $25 1993........ $29 1994........ $29
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1643-44 silver Ormonde crown of the Great Rebellion, emergency issue of the Irish Catholics in support of Charles I of England. Very pleasing smooth Fine+............................................... $2677
1787 Machins Mill copper from New York Colony, evasion halfpenny Vlack 19-87c smooth Fine, overall surface oxidation.............................. $127
1875-CC twenty cent piece VF 30+ weak Liberty as usual, faintly cleaned $487 NGC AU 58 PQ $1877 ANACS AU 50 Cleaned (very gently, PQ)... $1277
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(1663) copper Scottish twopence, circulated as a farthing in England. The nickname “turner” was probably derived from the French tournois. Charles II of England and the Restoration. VG-F..... $47
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90% 1850s? gold ducat weight medalet from Eastern Europe with St George slaying the dragon, and 1882-CC Morgan GSA hoard, in GSA holder NGC Christ and the Apostles in a tempest tossed boat, graded MS 64 (PQ)...................................... $277 VF removed from jewelry, solder spot......... $277
Coins for sale in other Coin World ads every week and at www.jkerncoins.com Email copies of previous ads are available. Many items still in stock.
Many More Coins at www.jkerncoins.com
270 AD bronze double denarius commemorating the dead and deified Claudius II Gothicus Obv: his 100% radiate bust Rev: lit altar with flames on top, Rome 100% mint EF++..................................................... $167 364-375 AD gold solidus of Valentinian I, Lugundum mint in Roman Gaul (Lyon) Obv: his diademed 1669 copper token (half farthing?) of George Robinson, distiller of spirits, in the town of and robed bust Rev: emperor standing, holding Victory and labarum topped with Chi-Rho NGC Witham, in county of Essex, England Obv: his Abt Unc........................................................ $1577 name around still Rev: legends Nice brown abt Unc............................................................... $227
276-282 AD billon double denarius of Probus, a 100% classic and very effective general turned Roman emperor. He conquered many dangerous external 565-578 AD gold third solidus of Justin II, Byzantine and internal enemies, until succumbing to a small Emperor at Constantinople Obv: his diademed and mutiny of his troops while supervising their work 100% on a land reclamation project. Obv: his radiate robed bust, it appears that the die was intentionally and cuirassed bust Rev: the sun god, Sol, driving defaced to make the emperor vomiting. It could 1679 copper Scottish sixpence of Charles II his chariot towards the viewer. This is a very be die rust, but since there are no die defects nicknamed “bawbee” probably after an earlier adventurous artistic perspective for a coin! EF, anywhere else, I doubt it. Rev: Angel holding mintmaster named Sillebawby. Obv: bust of moderate verdigris, never cleaned.............. $167 wreath and globus cruciger NGC MS......... $677 Charles II Rev: thistle VG, uneven strike..... $67
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1975 silver US mint medal commemorating the battles of Lexington and Concord Obv: Paul 2008 silver 999 one troy oz Australia mother and Revere Rev: Minuteman Proof in mint capsule baby Koala, NGC Gem BU one of first 8000. Seen and box, with 3 free bronze mint medals of same on the web at 119.99 Our price.................. $77 series. Only................................................... $47 a few left
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1890? Brass medalet of Wolfgand Lauer, leader of Lauer family firm of medalists and token strikers in Nuremberg Germany starting in 1883 Obv: bust of Wolfie wearing winged helmet Rev: city arms of Nuremburg EF.............................................. $47
1. All coins guaranteed as described ANA and common sense grading. Your satisfaction guaranteed! 2. Fourteen day return privilege except on bullion or approval service can be arranged with proper references. 3. Personal checks of unknown customers must clear. References may be required. VISA, MasterCard, Amer. Express and Wires accepted. Bullion items check or wire only. ® 4. Kentucky residents add 6% sales tax. 5. All coins sent insured or registered! Please add $5.00 for postage and handling. 6. Most coins are one-of-a-kind. Second choices appreciated. 7. Office walk-in sales by appointment only.
No Credit Cards on bullion or $5s, $10s, $20s.
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135-104 BC bronze prutah of the Judaean king John Hyrcarnus I. Jonathan the High Priest, which was on his tomb; built, fought, and negotiated Judaea into a kingdom at its zenith. Though nominally a vassal of the Greeks or Romans, he preserved the integrity of Jerusalem the Holy, and the economy of his kingdom Obv: pomegranate between two cornucopiae Rev: Hebrew inscription in wreath Superb VF.................................... $147
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Great Britain Proof Sets
1731 bronze medal of Livio Odescalchi, 16551713, Duke of Bracciano, Sirm, etcetera. This 100% nephew of Pope Innocent XI was a great collector of Roman antiquities. The medalist Ferdinand 1875/5-H(eaton mint) bronze farthing of Queen de Saint-Urbain did many great medals for the Victoria of England Clearly repunched 5, perhaps Papacy and other royalty. Abt Unc, neatly drilled only one or two known PCGS AU58.......... $477 for suspension.............................................. $577
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2001 USA silver eagle recovered from the bank vault under the wreckage of the World Trade Center PCGS Gem Uncirculated Ground Zero Recovery....................................................... $127
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150 BC silver tetradrachm of Myrina, a Greek city in the Aeolis region of Asia Minor. Obv: laureate head of Apollo Rev: Apollo standing in wreath, holding patera and olive branch. NGC Ch Abt Unc $1677
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1870 Indian Head cent, massive reverse cud G4................................................................. $197
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171-170 BC silver drachm of Rhodian designs, to 100% pay Rhodian mercenaries fighting in the north of Greece for the Macedonian king Perseus 179-168 195-197 AD silver denarius of Clodius Albinus, 100% BC against the Romans. Obv: Helios facing Rev: as Caesar under Septimius Severus. Albinus 350 AD bronze centenionalis of Constantius II, Siscia rose in bloom NGC MS $775. Another NGC Mint was North African, but served as governor of mint in the Balkans Obv: his diademed and robed state, Obv better centered on rounder planchet, Britain before the civil war of 193-195 started. rose reverse off center................................. $1277 Obv: his bare headed bust Rev: Minerva standing bust A behind, star before Rev: emperor standing, NGC XF........................................................ $447 holding two legionary standards topped with ChiRho monograms. Abt Unc.......................... $177
1999 platinum 9995 fine Canadian maple leaf 100% set total 1.90 tr oz, melt plus $130 per oz Mint State, All in fuzzy box. Low mintages, only 500 1928 silver German medal commemorating the ½ oz struck! German Renaissance and start of the building of the Cologne Cathedral in 1248 Obv: architect Rev: cathedral. Nicely toned Proof 62 or so $77
Satisfaction guaranteed, 14 day return privilege. Checks, wires, Visa, MC, AX 1845 Go Mexico silver 8 reales, cap & rays. Legal tender in USA until 1857, and in practice; later, especially the West. EF+ orig toning........... $77 1875 Mo silver 8 reales orig VF+................... $57 1876 Go silver 8 reales orig EF+.................... $67 1896 Mo silver 8 reales orig AU toned.......... $57 100% 1868 Zs silver 4 reales orig VF....................... $97 1908 brass or gilt campaign medal for William Taft 1900 Zs silver peso, cap & rays orig EF+.... $57 AU+............................................................... $57
JONATHAN K. KERN 441 S. Ashland Ave., Lexington, Kentucky 40502 To order, call 859-269-1614 between 9 AM & 5 Pm EST (Visits by appointment) Professional Numismatist • Bachelor of Arts in Numismatics
Life Member
24-hour FAX only: (859) 266-7900 Email: [email protected]
Jonathan K. Kern Co. S e p t e m b e r
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S e p t e m b e r
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Many New Purchases & Reduced Prices 100% 100%
602-610 AD gold solidus of the Byzantine emperor Phocas. A brutal tyrant in Constantinople, he was strangely popular in Rome, where a column dedicated to him still stands. (They probably liked how far away he stayed.) NGC Ch MS die shift......................................................... $1477
103-76 BC bronze prutah of Alexander Jannaeus, 100% king of the Jews, who expanded the borders of Judaea to about the size of David’s kingdom. 100% This is one of the frequently encountered type of 485-480 BC silver stater from the Greek island of Widow’s Mite. Obv: anchor Rev: star VF++ usual Aigina Obv: Sea turtle Rev: 5 part skew punch crude production.......................................... $77 Fine+++ near perfect centering................... $497 286-305 AD billon (5%silver, 95%bronze) follis of the 350-300 BC silver stater from the Corinthian colony Tetrachic emperor Maximianus. There are fabulous of Argos Obv: Athena in helmet, javelin behind Rev: flying Pegasus NGC Ch XF........................ $797 ruins of his retirement palace in central Sicily with huge mosaics. Obv: his laureate bust Rev: nude 100% 67 BC and 63-40 BC bronze prutah of John Genius of the Roman people standing, holding Hycarnus II of Judaea, Pompey the Great of Rome patera and cornucopiae, toga over shoulder. defeated John’s brother, and installed the weaker Kyzicus mint NGC unc (great silvering)....... $297 John as “Ethnarch” or ruler of the people of Judaea, 100% all the while seizing important cities from the Jews. 1068-1071 AD bronze follis of the Byzantine empire, Obv: pomegranate between two cornucopiae Rev: reign of Romanus IV, who lost at the battle of inscription in wreath Superb VF................... $97 Manzikert and gave the Turks sway over the Anatolian highlands, an ultimate death blow. Obv: 100% nimbate bust of Christ Rev: nimbate bust of the 100% 359-336 BC silver lifetime tetradrachm of Philip II Virgin Superb Fine....................................... $97 of Macedon Obv: laureate head of Zeus in fine 330-340 AD anonymous bronze follis Roman city style Rev: Philip riding horse with broad brimmed celebration Obv: helmeted and armoured bust of royal hat, sun beneath NGC Ch VF, flan flaw the city goddess Roma Rev: Romulus and Remus (on horse)...................................................... $977 suckling on the she Wolf Abt Unc $147 EF $67 VF $57 Fine.................................................. $37
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342-336 BC silver lifetime-early posthumous tetradrachm in the name of Philip II of Macedon Obv: Zeus in fine style Rev: youth (Alexander on Bucephalus?) on horseback, prow of galley beneath NGC XF.......................................... $1700
The most complete and accurate presentation of the famous Biblical Widow’s Mites. Our 2 coin, color, fold over card opens to 11 by 8½ inches and gives a full discussion of the ancient Judaean coins mentioned in the New Testament. The 2 100% coins sell as a pair with the history folder, certificate of authenticity and JK Kern Co guarantee. 379-386 AD bronze 23mm of Aelia Flacilla, wife of Two coins in very good to fine:................... $39 the Eastern Roman emperor Theodosius I, mother Two coins in fine-very fine:.......................... $77 of Honorius and Arcadius Obv: her robed and diademed bust Rev: the empress standing VF/F $97
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1720 copper 2 maravedis of Philip V of Spain, Barcelona mint Obv: crowned reclining lion holding 100% globe and sword Rev: crowned arms, B, II Fine/ VF+............................................................... $47 1848 silver 2½ francs of Leopold of Belgium, small head, Rare denomination, superb look NGC MS 64........................................................... $1477
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1934-A Federal Reserve Thousand VG, written on, net Good...................................................... $1477
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1970........ $37 1955-P doubled die Lincoln Cent NGC UNC 1971........ $12 (perhaps dipped at some time) nice MS 65 red 1982........ $12 brown look to me......................................... $2177 1984........ $17 1985........ $17 100%
Gov’t Boxes. 1986........ $25 1987........ $19 1988........ $17 1989........ $37 1990........ $24
1991........ $25 1993........ $29 1994........ $29
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1643-44 silver Ormonde crown of the Great Rebellion, emergency issue of the Irish Catholics in support of Charles I of England. Very pleasing smooth Fine+............................................... $2677
1787 Machins Mill copper from New York Colony, evasion halfpenny Vlack 19-87c smooth Fine, overall surface oxidation.............................. $127
1875-CC twenty cent piece VF 30+ weak Liberty as usual, faintly cleaned $487 NGC AU 58 PQ $1877 ANACS AU 50 Cleaned (very gently, PQ)... $1277
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(1663) copper Scottish twopence, circulated as a farthing in England. The nickname “turner” was probably derived from the French tournois. Charles II of England and the Restoration. VG-F..... $47
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90% 1850s? gold ducat weight medalet from Eastern Europe with St George slaying the dragon, and 1882-CC Morgan GSA hoard, in GSA holder NGC Christ and the Apostles in a tempest tossed boat, graded MS 64 (PQ)...................................... $277 VF removed from jewelry, solder spot......... $277
Coins for sale in other Coin World ads every week and at www.jkerncoins.com Email copies of previous ads are available. Many items still in stock.
Many More Coins at www.jkerncoins.com
270 AD bronze double denarius commemorating the dead and deified Claudius II Gothicus Obv: his 100% radiate bust Rev: lit altar with flames on top, Rome 100% mint EF++..................................................... $167 364-375 AD gold solidus of Valentinian I, Lugundum mint in Roman Gaul (Lyon) Obv: his diademed 1669 copper token (half farthing?) of George Robinson, distiller of spirits, in the town of and robed bust Rev: emperor standing, holding Victory and labarum topped with Chi-Rho NGC Witham, in county of Essex, England Obv: his Abt Unc........................................................ $1577 name around still Rev: legends Nice brown abt Unc............................................................... $227
276-282 AD billon double denarius of Probus, a 100% classic and very effective general turned Roman emperor. He conquered many dangerous external 565-578 AD gold third solidus of Justin II, Byzantine and internal enemies, until succumbing to a small Emperor at Constantinople Obv: his diademed and mutiny of his troops while supervising their work 100% on a land reclamation project. Obv: his radiate robed bust, it appears that the die was intentionally and cuirassed bust Rev: the sun god, Sol, driving defaced to make the emperor vomiting. It could 1679 copper Scottish sixpence of Charles II his chariot towards the viewer. This is a very be die rust, but since there are no die defects nicknamed “bawbee” probably after an earlier adventurous artistic perspective for a coin! EF, anywhere else, I doubt it. Rev: Angel holding mintmaster named Sillebawby. Obv: bust of moderate verdigris, never cleaned.............. $167 wreath and globus cruciger NGC MS......... $677 Charles II Rev: thistle VG, uneven strike..... $67
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1975 silver US mint medal commemorating the battles of Lexington and Concord Obv: Paul 2008 silver 999 one troy oz Australia mother and Revere Rev: Minuteman Proof in mint capsule baby Koala, NGC Gem BU one of first 8000. Seen and box, with 3 free bronze mint medals of same on the web at 119.99 Our price.................. $77 series. Only................................................... $47 a few left
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1890? Brass medalet of Wolfgand Lauer, leader of Lauer family firm of medalists and token strikers in Nuremberg Germany starting in 1883 Obv: bust of Wolfie wearing winged helmet Rev: city arms of Nuremburg EF.............................................. $47
1. All coins guaranteed as described ANA and common sense grading. Your satisfaction guaranteed! 2. Fourteen day return privilege except on bullion or approval service can be arranged with proper references. 3. Personal checks of unknown customers must clear. References may be required. VISA, MasterCard, Amer. Express and Wires accepted. Bullion items check or wire only. ® 4. Kentucky residents add 6% sales tax. 5. All coins sent insured or registered! Please add $5.00 for postage and handling. 6. Most coins are one-of-a-kind. Second choices appreciated. 7. Office walk-in sales by appointment only.
No Credit Cards on bullion or $5s, $10s, $20s.
100%
135-104 BC bronze prutah of the Judaean king John Hyrcarnus I. Jonathan the High Priest, which was on his tomb; built, fought, and negotiated Judaea into a kingdom at its zenith. Though nominally a vassal of the Greeks or Romans, he preserved the integrity of Jerusalem the Holy, and the economy of his kingdom Obv: pomegranate between two cornucopiae Rev: Hebrew inscription in wreath Superb VF.................................... $147
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Great Britain Proof Sets
1731 bronze medal of Livio Odescalchi, 16551713, Duke of Bracciano, Sirm, etcetera. This 100% nephew of Pope Innocent XI was a great collector of Roman antiquities. The medalist Ferdinand 1875/5-H(eaton mint) bronze farthing of Queen de Saint-Urbain did many great medals for the Victoria of England Clearly repunched 5, perhaps Papacy and other royalty. Abt Unc, neatly drilled only one or two known PCGS AU58.......... $477 for suspension.............................................. $577
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2001 USA silver eagle recovered from the bank vault under the wreckage of the World Trade Center PCGS Gem Uncirculated Ground Zero Recovery....................................................... $127
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150 BC silver tetradrachm of Myrina, a Greek city in the Aeolis region of Asia Minor. Obv: laureate head of Apollo Rev: Apollo standing in wreath, holding patera and olive branch. NGC Ch Abt Unc $1677
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1870 Indian Head cent, massive reverse cud G4................................................................. $197
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171-170 BC silver drachm of Rhodian designs, to 100% pay Rhodian mercenaries fighting in the north of Greece for the Macedonian king Perseus 179-168 195-197 AD silver denarius of Clodius Albinus, 100% BC against the Romans. Obv: Helios facing Rev: as Caesar under Septimius Severus. Albinus 350 AD bronze centenionalis of Constantius II, Siscia rose in bloom NGC MS $775. Another NGC Mint was North African, but served as governor of mint in the Balkans Obv: his diademed and robed state, Obv better centered on rounder planchet, Britain before the civil war of 193-195 started. rose reverse off center................................. $1277 Obv: his bare headed bust Rev: Minerva standing bust A behind, star before Rev: emperor standing, NGC XF........................................................ $447 holding two legionary standards topped with ChiRho monograms. Abt Unc.......................... $177
1999 platinum 9995 fine Canadian maple leaf 100% set total 1.90 tr oz, melt plus $130 per oz Mint State, All in fuzzy box. Low mintages, only 500 1928 silver German medal commemorating the ½ oz struck! German Renaissance and start of the building of the Cologne Cathedral in 1248 Obv: architect Rev: cathedral. Nicely toned Proof 62 or so $77
Satisfaction guaranteed, 14 day return privilege. Checks, wires, Visa, MC, AX 1845 Go Mexico silver 8 reales, cap & rays. Legal tender in USA until 1857, and in practice; later, especially the West. EF+ orig toning........... $77 1875 Mo silver 8 reales orig VF+................... $57 1876 Go silver 8 reales orig EF+.................... $67 1896 Mo silver 8 reales orig AU toned.......... $57 100% 1868 Zs silver 4 reales orig VF....................... $97 1908 brass or gilt campaign medal for William Taft 1900 Zs silver peso, cap & rays orig EF+.... $57 AU+............................................................... $57
JONATHAN K. KERN 441 S. Ashland Ave., Lexington, Kentucky 40502 To order, call 859-269-1614 between 9 AM & 5 Pm EST (Visits by appointment) Professional Numismatist • Bachelor of Arts in Numismatics
Life Member
24-hour FAX only: (859) 266-7900 Email: [email protected]
