Moneta's Temple and Gallery

Zambia - 1000 Kwacha - 2000 Man of the Moon

Moneta — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 15:34:01 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Combining the theme of the Millennium and the USA's Apollo XI mission to the moon, July 1969.

Kiribati - 20 Dollars Millennium 2000

Moneta — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 15:14:31 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: The New Millennium. Ob: Coat of arms of Kiribati, denomination to the right and date below. TE MAURI, TE RAOI, AO TE TABOMOA; 20 DOLLARS, BE BLESSED FOREVER

Austria - Babenberg Dyn. Millennium 1000 Schilling

Moneta — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 15:55:24 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: This is the first coin of 1000 Schillings series, issued in 1976 and commemorating 1000 years of the Babenberg Dynasty whose line merged with the Hapsburgs, which carried it into the 20th century. Babenberg was a noble dynasty of Austrian margraves and dukes. Originally from Bamberg in the Duchy of Franconia (present-day Bavaria), the Babenbergs ruled the Imperial Margraviate of Austria from its creation in 976 AD until its elevation to a duchy in 1156, and from then until the extinction of the line in 1246, whereafter they were succeeded by the House of Habsburg.

Hungary 1 Korona 1896 - Millennium Box

Moneta — Mon, 27 May 2019 14:32:39 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: 1000 Years of Hungary depicting Arpad and his famous queen. Arpad (845 - 907 AD) was the head of the confederation of the Hungarian tribes at the turn of the 9th and 10th centuries. In a history involving the Byzantines and Bulgarians, the Hungarians were forced to leave for a new homeland across the Carpathian Mountains towards the Pannonian Plain. Arpad, a descendant of Attila, led his people to this new homeland in 895 - 896 AD, and thus began a millennium of people known as Hungarians as of 1896. This is an original strike and a one year type. This type has been re-struck several times in proof silver, with and w/o edge inscription. I've seen one of the original of these offered in a red fiber circular box with the inscription 'Milleniumi Koronaerum 1896' embossed on the lid. Another is this version with a different commemorative special issue round box in green cloth, with gold lettering. The box lid states "Milleniumi Koronaerem 1896." See my 'borrowed' photo of the red fiber box to see the bottom inscription. That photo and example is not from the Moneta Museum. The King depicted is Franz Joseph I wearing his famous crown. The coins' obverse inscription: ·AZ EZERÉVES MAGYARORSZÁG EMLÉKÉRE 1896·1 KORONA (To the memory of the millennium of Hungary 1896 1 crown) with K·B· under the King's shoulder. The edge lettering: ~*~ BIZALMAM AZ ŐSI ERÉNYBEN (Translation: MY FAITH LIES IN ANCIENT VIRTUES) Engraver: Filip Edmund Beck. 'K.B.' is the mintmark for the Kremnitz mint, alignment is medal.

Liberia - Y2K Millennium 20 Dollars

Moneta — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 19:52:28 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: SCWC (KM) lists this as a year 2000 issue, but I suspect in should be 1999 as seen on the obverse. Naturally, it's celebrating the Millennium with various symbols including a prominent Y2K, a big scare for all computers which never materialized. The seated Liberty design was used in a series of coins from Liberia, not too well rendered in my opinion. These are not so common with only 2000 struck and they're an even ounce of pure silver.

Jersey - Millennium

Moneta — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 21:09:22 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Gold-plated Jersey Island on silver globe, 32 k were struck.

Spain - Millennium 1500 Pesetas

Moneta — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 21:05:25 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Juan Carlos I with suited astronaut above the Earth and Columbus' three ships below. 50k were struck.

Cyprus - Millennium

Moneta — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 20:58:29 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: These represent the ox hide copper ingots that were a product of ancient Cyprus. In fact, while this is the silver issue, these were also struck in bronze at a much smaller issue of 1k compared to the silver 32k, therefore the bronze issue is more valuable.

Austria - Millennium

Moneta — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 20:47:12 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: A bi-metallic coin celebrating Communications for the new Millennium, the center is titanium. 50k were struck.

Alderney Millennium

Moneta — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 20:41:17 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: I'm pretty good with geography but I had to look this up, it's part of of the Channel Island group, up against France (like Jersey). They only issue NCLT, 20 k issued.

Mongolia - Millennium 500 Tugrik

Moneta — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 20:33:17 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Mongolian rider with a background of multicolored holographic specks behind. ~ 10 k minted.

Uganda - Millennium

Moneta — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 20:27:06 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Pythagoras and his Triangle formula make it onto Uganda's Millennium contribution. How many people in Uganda have one of these? 10,000 Struck; 45.2" x 25.2"

Prague Millennium Hammered coin - 1929

Moneta — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 18:40:34 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Prague Millennium hammered silver coin - 929 A.D. - 1929 A.D.' 'PRAGA' and the date range appears on the obverse with 'Seinost' [medallist] below, Czech rampant lion with Cross of Lorraine shield. Celebrates the 1000th year of Prague and St. Wenceslaus. Medallic fantasy issue, struck to commemorate the 1000th Anniversary of the Killing of Wenceslaus I during 929 A.D. Diameter: ~ 22mm Weight: 1.52gm; material: Silver Obverse: Bohemian lion above medallist´s signature (SEINOST) within inner circle. Legend: "PRAGA 929 . 1929" Reverse: Central Cross, legend: "VENCIEZLIVVS" Wenceslaus is the subject of the popular Saint Stephen's Day (celebrated on December 26 in the West) Carol, "Good King Wenceslas". It was published by John Mason Neale in 1853, and may be a translation of a poem by Czech poet Václav Alois Svoboda. The usual American English spelling of Duke Wenceslas' name, Wenceslaus, is occasionally encountered in later textual variants of the carol, although it was not used by Neale in his version. Wenceslas is not to be confused with King Wenceslaus I of Bohemia (Wenceslaus I Premyslid), who lived more than three centuries later. An equestrian statue of Saint Wenceslaus and other patrons of Bohemia (St. Adalbert, St. Ludmila, St. Prokop and St. Agnes of Bohemia) is located on Wenceslaus Square in Prague. The statue is a popular meeting place in Prague. Demonstrations against the Communist regime were held there. His helmet and armour are on display inside Prague Castle.

Gibraltar - Millennium Titanium

Moneta — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 15:07:12 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: This 5 Pounds coin issued for Gibraltar and the Millennium is supposedly the first coin ever struck out of pure Titanium. The 5 Pound issue can also be found in Virenium and silver, but the titanium coin is shown with a higher value in KM than either of the other two even though the silver coin has 1/5 the estimated number of coins struck (25 k vs 5k). The official GMT logo is found on this issue (2/000). See IOM for another Pobjoy mint issue that features a portion of the original brass Meridian line from the Royal Observatory at Greenwich. Sealed in the original capsule this piece shows hairlines on the proof surfaces from the mint.

IOM - Meridian Line Millennium Crown

Moneta — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 14:39:16 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: This issue from the Isle of Man (between England and Ireland) commemorates the Millennium and the MERIDIAN Line that is basis of Greenwich Mean Time and the time and date system of the world. The Old Royal Observatory at Greenwich established a standardized system for time in only 1884. Before that almost every town in the world kept it's own time. With the expansion of communications (telegraph) and railways the need for a standardized system became imperative. The physical brass meridian line served until 1998. In preparation for the Millennium change an electronic one over the exact same place was established. The brass line was removed from the Royal Observatory and the metal used as the central line on this coin which is part of the official Greenwich Meridian logo of GM 2000! A full history of the Meridian, established at longitude 0.0, came printed with the boxed coin. These were struck by the Pobjoy mint which also struck the first Titanium coin for the Millennium issued of Gibraltar (also in this Museum). Another first is the 'latent image' (1999 > 2000) 25 Rupees issued by Seychelles. This visual effect on a Millennium coin can also be seen on a issue of Poland, an example of which can also be seen here in the Museum.

Greenwich Y2K Millennium Medal

Moneta — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 17:53:55 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Large brass like metal celebrating Year 2000 and the official point, at ZERO hour, of the international time line, GMT or Greenwich Mean Time. One side features the clock face of Big Ben in London, the other a circular calendar that also shows symbols of the zodiac and the legend "OFFICIAL MILLENNIUM GREENWICH MINT MEDALLION 2000."

Turks & Caicos Islands Y2K

Moneta — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 15:32:01 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: I'm not finding this transitional (Millennium and KM catalog) coin listed. Obverse, reversed in the photo, features a typical portrait of Queen Elizabeth II while the flip side celebrates the new millennium. Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley. Scarce.

Otacilia Severa Hippo Sestertius 248 AD

Moneta — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:16:19 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Here's a very nice 'LUDI SAECULARES' Sestertius issued for Otacilia Severa, Augusta (244-249 A.D). Draped bust right, wearing stephane. Issued under husband, Philip I ("The Arab"), for the Saecular Games in conjunction with 1000th Year of Rome. The events and celebration occurred in 248 A.D. In my attempt to assemble a representative group of all the coins issued during the Saecular Games (Millennial), I had to acquire all of the animal coins issued under Philip I, his wife and son included. I looked at many versions of the Hippo reverse and this is one of the best and most representative of this scarce type. Many of the engravers had never seen a hippo and missed several features that made many versions confusing. One looked like a bear with claws on it's paws. Truth is there may actually be a bear reverse type that has yet to be described for the series. OB: MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG. ; Rx: SAECVLARES AVGG. Choice VF, 27 mm at 13.78 g. RIC 200a, Rome mint - 248 AD (753BC + 248AD = 1000).

Croatia Millennium Fetus

Moneta — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 18:22:46 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: When you see a fetus on a coin you know there's a bold designer at work. In this case, considering the beginning of a new Millennium, and a prominent theme of the movie "2001, A Space Odyssey," you begin to see the connection. I'm listing this coin as a BU but they were also struck in proof (1000 struck). The animal behind the 3D '25' is a Marten.

Iceland 5 Kroner - 1930 Althing Millennium

Moneta — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 14:17:04 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: 1000 Year Althing Medallic Commemorative. This series of 3 (2, 5, 10 Kronur) were struck by the Saxon State Mint in Dresden Germany. Features Ulfliot the lawgiver, & dragons. Struck privately at the instigation of a Parlimentary committee. Denominations are imprinted on the edge. 10k struck. For a great background on this series, including detailed description of all features depicted on these coins see the Nov 2017 issue of ANA's "Numismatist" > http://onlinedigitalpublishing.com/publication/?i=447016&ver=html5&p=60

Australia - Future

Moneta — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:29:07 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Part of a Millenium series - Future

Australia - Past

Moneta — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:27:51 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Part of a Millenium series - The Past.

Chad

Moneta — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:25:28 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Did anything ever happen in Chad? Like many coins from there - Rare!

Gambia

Moneta — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:24:17 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: They say "The Gambia!", is that as 'The Gambia River?'

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Guernsey

Moneta — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:20:18 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Two coins in one! Maybe a new first. The 1 Pound gold clad is inserted to the holy 5 Pounds! Part of the Channel Islands, very near France. Now you know what a Bailiwick is.

Kiribati

Moneta — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:18:17 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Harmony

Latvia

Moneta — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:17:06 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: I don't know...a button I guess?

New Zealand

Moneta — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:15:55 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: First to the Future - well not exactly true..

United Kingdom

Moneta — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:13:42 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: 1999 - 2000 Anno Domini with stem at Greenwich zero degree longitude.

The Last Franc

Moneta — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:39:38 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: The Last Franc [before the coming of the Euro]. Matte proof silver coin and a type in gold were all that were struck. Obverse: just the number One, "1"; Reverse: the legend "un ultime franc" with both sides' sparce features running to the edge. Third side edge lettering is weakly applied with: cornucopia 2001 upside-down "u" REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, dot, STARK, dot, LIBERTE, dot, EGALITE, dot, FRANTERNITE.

Liberia $10 - School Girl

Moneta — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:00:50 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: USA Milennium Tribute coin that is much scarcer than the commonly seen Morgan Dollar. I'm unsure, put I think if you have access to photos of lesser known USA pattern coins that you'll find this design dubbed here as the "School Girl". Very low mintage item. The link below will present information on the Liberian-USA Millennium Tribute Series; VIEW and DOWNLOAD: Liberian-USA Millennium Tributes - Moneta: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Liberian-US%20Millennium%20Tributes.pdf

Liberia - Morgan & Eagle

Moneta — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:35:46 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Compare this to the Millennium $10 Morgan with the Liberia coat-of-arms reverse. Same obverse design (different die). The reverse represents the eagle & shield type found on the Liberty Seated Dollar (USA). The NCLT aspect is emphasized by the fact that one type is a $10 denomination and the same weight/fineness is also found on this $1 coin. Oh well, it's the tribute that counts! These 'coins' are 130% larger than the original and contain over 130% more silver than the original. The link below will present information on the Liberian-USA Millennium Tribute Series; VIEW and DOWNLOAD: Liberian-USA Millennium Tributes - Moneta: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Liberian-US%20Millennium%20Tributes.pdf

Liberia - Barber Tribute

Moneta — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:06:00 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Lowest denomination of the series - this one represents the Charles Barber redition of Liberty. The reverse eagle & shield style is most like the type that exists on a Liberty Seated Dollar with 'Heraldic' eagle. Here the eagle wings are set higher like the reverse of a Barber half dollar. I have yet to learn the mintage on this type and it's not listed in KM. The link below will present information on the Liberian-USA Millennium Tribute Series; VIEW and DOWNLOAD: Liberian-USA Millennium Tributes - Moneta: http://www.moneta-coins.com/library/Liberian-US%20Millennium%20Tributes.pdf

Poland, '4 Sided coin'

Moneta — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 18:05:12 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Among the latest coinage techniques is this one that requires you to observe the coin effects as you move it back and forth. This Millennium coin extraordinare changes date from 2000 to 2001 as you move it! Thus 3 photos to show the '4 sides' (the 4th side is the edge). Originally mintage figures were stated at 2000, unfortunately (for Moneta) the mintage has been increased to at least 200,000.

Liberia 'Morgan' Dollar

Moneta — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 17:50:42 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: A wonderful 'Millennium' issue. The Liberty cap of old makes a reappearance. Also the current coat-of-arms harkens back to elements of the ACS token (sailing ship) and to the 1847/62/96 issues of setting sun and bird with message. Now a plow has been added. Banner below the flags states: "The Love of Liberty Brought Us Here". Mintage (at this time) is said to be 2,000, I suspect it is probably a lot higher. If so, that would make it quite a scarce 'Morgan"! Toned areas on the cameo regions are lighting effects & are not actually there. This would be considered a 'bullion' issue.

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Iceland, Althing Millennial 2 Kronur

Moneta — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 20:40:49 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: 1000 Year Althing Medallic Commemorative. This series of 3 (2, 5, 10 Kronur) were struck by the Saxon State Mint in Dresden Germany. The four symbols of Iceland are the sea eagle (article below says vulture), dragon, bull and giant, the so-called protectors of the land who according to legend protected Iceland from invasion by Danish King Harald Blatand. Denominations are imprinted on the edge. Moneta considers the 2 Kr. piece to be one of the most beautiful coins of the modern era. 20K struck. Obverse designer [BB] Balvin Bjornsson; reverse [TM] Tryggvi Magnusson. Perhaps one partial translation of the runes is "Albingi was founded in 930". For a great background on this series, including detailed description of all features depicted on these coins see the Nov 2017 issue of ANA's "Numismatist" > http://onlinedigitalpublishing.com/publication/?i=447016&ver=html5&p=60

Iceland, Althing 10 Kronur 1930 Millennium

Moneta — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 20:40:49 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: 1000 Year Althing Medallic Commemorative. Features the King of Thule and national arms. I need to determine the oldest parliment, the Isle of Man is also credited with a very early democratic governmental system. This series of 3 (2, 5, 10 Kronur) were struck by the Saxon State Mint in Dresden Germany. Struck [10k] privately at the instigation of a Parlimentary committee. Denominations are imprinted on the edge. Apparent toned areas are exagerated in this photo. For a great background on this series, including detailed description of all features depicted on these coins see the Nov 2017 issue of ANA's "Numismatist" > http://onlinedigitalpublishing.com/publication/?i=447016&ver=html5&p=60