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First Image (Top 4 Coins):

1. Sikkim – Thutob Namgyel (1883)
Coin: Paisa. These paisa coins were struck in copper and occasionally in billon. They usually have Tibetan script.

2. Arakan – Sanda Thudhamma (1652–1684 approx.)
Coin: Tanka (silver). Details: Arakan (now Rakhine, Myanmar) issued Indo-Arabic style coins under Sanda Thudhamma.

3. Assam – Gaurinatha Simha (1780–1796)

Coin: Rupee, SE 1707 (1702–1718 SE calendar)
Details: Issued during the Ahom dynasty. Gaurinatha Simha’s reign was turbulent, which makes his coinage historically significant.

4. Cooch Behar – Lakshmi Narayan (1587–1621)
Coin: Rupee, SE 1509
Details: Early Mughal-style coinage but locally minted in Cooch Behar (Bengal region).
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Second Image (Next 4 Coins)
1. Farrukhabad – Shah Alam II (Regnal Year 21, ~1778 AD)
Coin: Silver rupee, struck at Farrukhabad mint
Details: Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II’s coins were minted widely across North India.

2. Gurkha Kingdom – Jiban Yuddha of Nepal (c. early 19th century)
oCoin: Timasha (a denomination, usually silver)
Details: Issued at Srinagar mint, these coins reflect Nepal’s brief expansion into parts of India. The “Gurkha” series is rare and highly collectible.

3. Rohilkhand – Shah Alam II (AH 1193 / 1779 AD)
Coin: Rupee, Panipat Mint
Details: Rohilkhand (modern UP region) was semi-autonomous but struck Mughal-style coins. The Panipat mint pieces are notable since Panipat was the site of three famous battles in Indian history.

4. Rohilkhand – Shah Alam II (AH 1198 / 1784 AD)
Coin: Rupee, Panipat Mint
Details: Another Panipat rupee of Shah Alam II, slightly later regnal year. The calligraphy and mint marks distinguish one piece’s rarity/value from another.

#Coin: #Ancient :Muscat & Oman – ¼ Anna (Copper), ca. 1890s–1900s.

Obverse (third pic): Arabic inscriptions mentioning Sultan Faisal bin Turki.

Reverse (fourth pic): English legend “Sultanate of Muscat & Oman” with fort, palm trees, dhow (boat), and mountains — one of the most charmingly “local” coin designs.

History: Issued during Oman’s protectorate period under British influence. The fort likely represents Muscat harbor.

Metal: Copper, ¼ Anna denomination.

This coin celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of the Terracotta Army (1974–2024).

The Terracotta Army was unearthed in 1974 near Xi’an, China, when farmers accidentally discovered the pits while digging a well.

The find is considered one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, tied to Emperor Qin Shi Huang (China’s first emperor, 259–210 BCE).

The army, with thousands of life-sized soldiers, horses, and chariots, was buried to guard his tomb and symbolize imperial power in the afterlife.

The coin: Obverse (front):

Shaped like a Terracotta Warrior in a stylized, almost cartoonish/Chibi representation.

Coins: Rare

Topic: Coins: Rare:

1. Palestine 50 Mils Coin – 1940
Obverse design: Features an olive branch — a peaceful emblem that never goes out of style.
Languages: Inscribed in English, Arabic, and Hebrew – a trilingual design reflecting the British Mandate’s governance.
Details:
Year: 1940
Denomination: 50 Mils
Material: Copper-nickel
Historical Note: This coin was issued during the British Mandate of Palestine (1927–1948).

2. Palestine 100 Mils Coin – 1935
Design: Simple and elegant — large “100” in the center with value in 3 scripts around it.
Languages: English, Arabic, Hebrew (same trilingual harmony)
Details:
Year: 1935
Denomination: 100 Mils
Material: Silver (72% silver)
Weight: Approx. 7.78 grams

Historical Note: One of the higher denomination coins used in Palestine pre-1948.

3. Muscat & Oman ½ Rial Coin – AH 1381 (≈ AD 1962)
Obverse (Front): Features the classic Khanjar (dagger) emblem with crossed swords — a powerful symbol of Oman.
Reverse (Back): Arabic text showing denomination ½ and year 1381 AH, which corresponds to 1961–62 AD.
Ruler: Sultan Said bin Taimur Material: Nickel or cupro-nickel
Details:
• Denomination: ½ Rial
• Country: Muscat and Oman (before unification as “Sultanate of Oman”)
• Minted in: UK or Europe
• Historical Note: Predecessor to the modern Omani rial — from a time when Oman was under a different light altogether.
These coins are more than metal — they’re tiny storytellers of political change, cultural coexistence, and regional identity.

Sketches: From Dad

Dad’s artistic side .. so nicely drawn, all these sketches. Pretty much the same as in the original comic/ joke… from Archie, Dennis, and, jokebook.

1st Image – SUHL: Weapons & War

• From Suhl, famously called the “Weapons and Armory Chamber of Europe.”
• Denomination: 30 Pfennig
• Themes:
  • Military manufacturing from the 30 Years’ War to WWI
  • Black-and-white sketch style with red “30”

2nd Image – Eisenach / Wartburg: Luther and Reformation

• Commemorates the Lutherfest 1921 in Eisenach and Wartburg Castle.
• Scenes:
  • Translation of the Bible by Luther
  • His capture & protection at Wartburg
  • Epic “Thesenanschlag” (95 Theses event)
• Deeply religious + German Renaissance woodcut art. This is theological Notgeld at its finest.

3rd Image – Stained Glass Style: Germanic Legends

• The top row has:
  • Junker Jörg (Luther in disguise)
  • Walther von der Vogelweide (poet/singer)
  • Wolfram von Eschenbach (knight-poet, writer of Parzival)
• Bottom row:
  • Patron saints of Eisenach
  • St. Elisabeth
  • Der Tannhäuser (legendary poet/minnesinger)
• These look like they stepped straight out of a cathedral window.

4th Image – Sports Notgeld: 1921 KAHLA Tournament

• Super rare themed set from the 3rd Central German Turner Tournament (Turnfest Kahla 1921)
• Events shown:
  • Rowing,Winter sport (skiing!),Gymnastics / tug-of-war,Football / soccer

 5th Image – Neustadt & Goch: Urban Vibes & Specimens

• “MUSTER” = Specimen notes — uncommon and prized!

6th Image – Kreis Gießen (Pig Wrestling Series!)

• Neustadt an der Orla series from the 1800s and early 1900s (theme: everyday life)
• This humorous pig-themed Notgeld from Kreis Gießen is pure satire.
• Top notes: Heraldic sunray design (MUSTER marked).
• Bottom: Pigs running amok as farmers struggle hilariously.
• Each one has a rhyme! They’re basically Notgeld comics — poetic, absurd, and collectible.

7th Image – Masterpiece Series: Craft & Guilds

• From the city of Bielefeld / or similar industrious towns.
• Style: High Medieval with a serious Lübeck/Hanseatic visual tone.
• Scenes: Printing press, textile work, musical instrument making — each note celebrates a trade or guild.
• This set is an ode to craftsmanship and urban pride, dressed in the robes of illuminated manuscripts.

1st Image: Weimar Notgeld (Stadt Weimar – 50 Pfennig)

• Portraits of Goethe & Schiller – Cultural icons of Weimar. Each note has a colored border (red, blue, green) which likely denotes part of a thematic series.
• Each note is stamped and serialized, and marked “Notgeld der Stadt Weimar” (Emergency Money of the City of Weimar).
• Note the MUSTER — these are specimen notes.rarer than normal ones.

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2nd Image: Storytelling Series with Classical Illustration

• Texts include deep philosophical lines: one mentions “Unendliche Kette” (endless chain), another references “Hilfreich und gut” (helpful and good).
• Bottom two are from Neustadt an der Orla again — town view themes, reflecting daily life or tales.
• Artistic style: Jugendstil (German Art Nouveau) meets Expressionism.

3rd Image: Dortmund Notgeld (1922)

• All from Dortmund, dated October 1922.
• Top: Reinhold & the “Wahnsinnskind” (child of madness!) —referencing turmoil.
• Middle: Silhouette of Dortmund’s skyline.
• Bottom: Classical/medieval motif with the town’s coat of arms.
• These carry strong satirical and local patriotic vibes, classic Dortmund sets.

4th Image: More Dortmund (25/50 Marks)

• Same design style and diagonal text layout as previous, with vivid colors (orange, blue, green).
• Themes appear to show work, resistance, and perhaps even the Ruhr occupation

5th Image: Auerbach i. Vogtland – 75 and 50 Pfennig

• Another town-based issue: “Bezirksverband Auerbach i. Vogtland”.
• These are Gutscheine (vouchers) — technically not Notgeld, but similar purpose.

6th Image: Silhouette Series (possibly from Niesky or Leipzig region)

• Some comic, others a bit dramatic — one shows a judge, another a monstrous shadow!
• Themes of satire, morality, and daily life again — a kind of German Punch Magazine in pocket-size money form.

Topic: Notgelds:

“Not just Notgeld — this one’s Muster-fied! 👑 Specimen notes were never used, never folded, and always a collector’s delight.
From the charming town of Neumarkt, Bavaria

Specimen notes aren’t just placeholders—they’re behind-the-scenes royalty. 💼✨

This vibrant 50 Pfennig Notgeld set bears the bold word “MUSTER” — German for “sample” or “specimen.” That means these weren’t for everyday market strolls or sausage purchases… nope, these were the VIP test prints used for approvals, presentations, or printers’ archives.

Why do collectors love them?
Because they’re:
✅ Rarer than regular issues
✅ Usually in top condition
✅ Tied to the printing and design history
✅ Sometimes never actually issued at all!

The Neumarkt series charms us with tales of medieval townsfolk, stately architecture, and local lore—each note like a freeze-frame from a vintage graphic novel. And the Muster mark? That’s the cherry on top 🍒—turning these from collectibles into conversation pieces.

My name is Bond, James Bond.. how familiar are we we this line.

Presenting our license to thrill – a time capsule of suave suits, killer one-liners, and shaken martinis 🍸.

This gem from our collection is a tribute to the world’s most iconic spy – a full-blown James Bond Movies Collector’s Folder that could make even Q jealous. From Sean Connery’s cold charisma to Daniel Craig’s gritty finesse, this folder is MI6-approved nostalgia in 35mm spirit.

🕵️‍♂️ With poster cards featuring classics like Dr. No, Goldfinger, Moonraker, GoldenEye, Casino Royale, and Skyfall – this set tracks every twist, every villain, and every unforgettable Bond girl who sashayed across our screens. Bonus points for the quirky inclusions like the spoof Casino Royale (1967) and the renegade Never Say Never Again!

Each card? A mini-poster.
Each film? A mission.
Each Bond? A whole vibe.

📀 Swipe through and tell us – which Bond film is your forever favourite?
And yes,  we do believe “Nobody does it better.” 💥

#JamesBond #007Collection #MovieMemorabilia #HobbyLove #TimelessTreasures #BondJamesBond #SpyGoals #FromConneryToCraig

From neon-hued athletes in motion to serene houseplants and British woodland creatures, today’s post flips through more memories from our family collection.

Set 1:• Lucifer labels were mini collectible marvels in mid-century Europe. Matchstick labels were printed in colorful sets to encourage repeat purchases.
• SPAR & Eurotrip brands were among the top thematic label issuers in the 1950s–1970s.

1.Eurotrip “Carriages Series” (Lucifers – Korts Serie / Horse-drawn Vehicles), from coupe, to omnibus.

2. SPAR Lucifer “Uitvinders” (Inventors Series – Parts 1–50)
from Thomas Edison, to Franklin to Galileo.
3.Eurotrip “Buildings & Towers” Series (Lucifers – Serie 1 & 2)
From Eiffel Tower to Leaning Tower of Pisa, to St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Set 2: Vintage Matchbox Labels – a tribute to collectible labels, on: sport, houseplants, wildlife.

These little matchbox labels once lived on shelves, kitchen counters, and shop drawers—but today, they live in our hearts and archival sleeves.

Which one’s your favorite—Disco Skier or Dramatic Deer?