Most coin collectors need an easy way to keep track of their coins and supplies. United kingdom, or after decimilisation, refer to our. The william stancomb collection of coins of the black sea region by william stancomb, 2000, oxford university press, spink and son edition, in english. You are assuming that the east india company introduced lebbo coins in 1616, a story being propagated by halfinformed rumourmongers. The copper iridium coins called 1616 have three magical points, which disables entire power in any form near it. The first coins date back to ancient egypt in 650 b. Aug 10, 2009 hi i have lebbo coin 1616 original piece.
There is ample historic background material to give a significant context. First real video rp 1616 anna coin value buyer anti iron test rice puller test rice pulling test duration. Ngc makes the world coin price guide available to its website visitors as a free service, but in no way does the information provided represent ngcs. Coin and paper money valuations krause publications, inc.
The black book is published by house of collectibles it is sometimes referred to as the black book, and its also a popular price guide among coin collectors. Rare ancient indian lebbo coins were made in 1616 from rare space metals extracted from meteorites that fell during a solar flare. In 1616 the british eastindiacompany had presented one 200 gram iridium lebbo coin to king leo ofhong kong. People have been using coins for currency for thousands of years. There is no numismatic record of the east india company having issued or introduced lebbo coins in 1616 for the purpose of trade. After you tested or tasted the ricepulling capacity of the twelve coins and they were okay, what practical use have you found for them.
There were no such coins introduced either in the form of currency or as legal tender. No good book lists such a coin as an authentic item. In 1616 the british east india company had presented one 200 gram iridium lebbo coin to king leo of hong kong. Suitable for coins, caps, tokens, medallions, badges. In order to preserve the standard 6 shillings and 8 pence unit of accountancy a new gold coin with that value, the george noble which showed st george spearing a dragon, was introduced to replace the angel, now worth 7s6d. If we deduct all mishandling and miss happening of extreme reverse situation of loss by stop loss, then also it is minimum 20% annual profit from the history till date. Later in 1871, it was auctioned for 200 billion dollars in the u. Buy animal and nature silver coins online at apmex. May 20, 2010 copper iridium lebbo 1616 coin this document contains reliable knowledge and a business proposal for the copper iridium lebbo coin. Let me tell you the story one guy had 400 grams of iridium coppermadras. I purchased this book for my husband, he had a large coin collection he had collected as a young man which he wanted to dispose of, but had no idea of value. The blue book is sort of made to show the lowest possble price a coin show be valued at whereas the red book is sort of the highest prices. Luoem coin holder 60coin collectors collecting books coin.
Also referred to as a copper iridium coin, a rice pulling coin, or navagraha lebbos, the lebbo coin is a mythical coin that has its roots in ancient india. The lebbo coming back to your question of the lebbo coin, it must be understood that india had innumerable medals, medallions, talismans, templetokens, royal tokens, engraved metals, punch. Iridium lebbo coins are also called navagraha lebbos. Yeoman whitman publishing company, racine, wisconsin, 1965, and three editions of a guide book of united states coins by r. This coin and the halfgeorge of 3s4d and the rose crown of 4s6d were unpopular and were quickly discontinued. Let me tell you the story one guy had 400 grams of iridium copper madras. You can use it to find out how much your coins are worth. Numismedia and most others too are based on the highest prices for coins since most are for someone to buy, not sell. Legend had it that those without enough wealth or whose friends refused to follow proper burial rites were forced to wander the banks of the river for one hundred years until they were allowed to. A coin is a small, flat, usually, depending on the country or value round piece of metal or plastic used primarily as a medium of exchange or legal tender.
Aug 02, 2018 also referred to as a copper iridium coin, a rice pulling coin, or navagraha lebbos, the lebbo coin is a mythical coin that has its roots in ancient india. Just book material and fix the target profit as well as stop loss in advance. The copper iridium coins called 1616 have three magical points, which. Page number place to write if you want to number pagesquantity number of items in. India east company spiritual tokens counterfeit 1616 to 1839. We offer instant analysis of all of your precious metals. One authentic ancient roman empire bronze coin genuine antique from 240410 ad. The william stancomb collection of coins of the black sea.
The lebbo coming back to your question of the lebbo coin, it must be understood that india had innumerable medals, medallions, talismans, templetokens, royal tokens, engraved metals, punchmarked coins, valueredeemable metal seals, leather coins, lockets etc. The lebbo coin exists, but the story is quite different from what is often rumoured. The noble was valued at six shillings and eightpence 12 mark. Very good with a shallow, vertical fold on some of the magazine pages which may have occured prior to binding. The story of the lebbo coin goes, in the year 1616 ad, there was a grahakutami a complete solar eclipse which lasted for more than 5 hours. They are instead temple tokens, lebbo coins, or similar nonlegal tender with religious or magical implications. We offer competitive silver prices and secure online ordering when you buy cit silver coins 247 or call 800 3759006. Weights and quantities of iridium lebbo coins available. A wonderful way to store and display your collection. The story of the lebbo coin goes, in the year 1616 ad, there was a grahakutami a complete solar eclipse which lasted for more than 5. The official blue book, a guide book of united states coins. We know that 1616 was in the jahangir era and the east india company did not. Most price listings such as the one on the pcgs web site are closer to the red book prices.
It is said that there are only 16 pieces of the coins made total. Old metro tokens tashkent, saintpetersburg and kiev for sale. They are instead temple tokens, lebbo coins, or similar nonlegal tender with religious or. The deceased were buried with an obol placed in the mouth of the corpse, so thatonce a deceaseds shade reached hadesthey would be able to pay charon for passage across the river acheron or styx. Empress roman coin bronze denarius julia domna wife of septimius severus coa. Peraiyur has a passion for preserving history and began his coin and. The britishers, with the help of indian rishis minted copper coins with copper iridium metal in assorted weights and sizes. The book was a great help he has sorted out the collection into various groups. Facts about the 1616 copper iridium coin in the year 1616 ad, there was a grahakutami a complete solar eclipse which lasted for more than 5 hours in india. The world coin price guide was independently compiled by krause publications numismaster.
History of rupee indian coinage indian paisa indian rupee modern indian coins. This is a lebbo coin which has, many believe, strong magical properties. Are there blue book or equivalent price guides online. In some cases, ngc has made adjustments or edits to the prices, descriptions and specifications. Feb 28, 2017 1616 lebbo coin works only 1 side niddle test other side it acts like magnet.
Join facebook to connect with book coin and others you may know. Copper iridium lebbo 1616 coin this document contains reliable knowledge and a business proposal for the copper iridium lebbo coin. The black book breaks down average coin values for all types of u. In the same year, the silver penny was reduced to 18 grains and the groat issued on flemish models. Jul 08, 20 i want to sell lebbo coin dated as 1616,1717,1818. Lebbo coin of year 1616 of oval shape kolkata zamroo. The different weights and quantities of the iridium lebbo coins made in 1616 are.
A catalogue and pricelist book online at best prices in india on. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. British trading posts in india were first established by the east india company eic early in the. The owner or possessor of the coin is asked to bring the lebbo to a distant or remote location for safe testing. Coins often have images, numerals, or text on them. Based upon the link below, your piece is likely a copy, but i certainly do not want it regardless. Since 1942, coin dealers have used the annual handbook of united states coinsthe official blue bookto make buying offers. They are standardized in weight, and produced in large quantities at a mint in order to facilitate trade. We are the largest bullion dealer in the stateline. Hence it is profit of 33% monthly return on investment.
The british, with the help of indian rishis minted copper coins with copper iridium metal in assorted weights and sizes. Portable and durable, very small and easy to carry. Weights and quantities of iridium lebbo coins available the different weights and quantities of the iridium lebbo coins made in 1616 are. The front features a magnificent bank building in gilt along with the bank branch, name, city, and state.
The blue books price listings offer a realworld look at the coin market, gathered from dealers around the country. The story of the lebbo coin goes, in the year 1616 ad, there was a grahakutami a complete solar eclipse which lasted for more than 5 hours in india. While the rest of the world ignored it, the news of the lebbo coins gained. The melt value shown below is how valuable the coin s metal is worth bare. The new 74th edition has been expanded, with eight additional pages of content including. The author selected the prime examples from each of the eras covered. Mar 31, 2011 the lebbo coming back to your question of the lebbo coin, it must be understood that india had innumerable medals, medallions, talismans, templetokens, royal tokens, engraved metals, punchmarked coins, valueredeemable metal seals, leather coins, lockets etc. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. This beautiful old coin bank is in the form of a blue leather book. Who are the genuine buyers and testers of 1616 lebbo coins. Another common racket is to demand a fee to buy chemicals to test the lebbo coin. From one anna copper coin to a treasure trove the hindu. The numismatist 1904 bound, full year set jan dec year. There are 32 pages of color photographs and 100 black and white photographs.
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