Complete Mixed World Coin Collection – Anchored by an Original 1887 Indian Head Cent
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Offered exclusively as a single lot: This carefully assembled collection brings together authentic circulating coins spanning more than a century and multiple continents. At its heart is a genuine **1887 United States Indian Head Cent — a classic late-19th-century American design by James B. Longacre that remains one of the most recognizable and enduring symbols of U.S. numismatics. The coin displays honest circulation wear and natural brown patina, preserving the character of a piece that passed through everyday commerce over 135 years ago.
Surrounding this centerpiece is a thoughtfully varied group that includes:
- Irish pre-decimal florins (harp and salmon type) together with a large-size 10 pence
- Early British bronze pennies from the Victorian and Edward VII periods
- Canadian circulating issues, including a 1967 Centennial commemorative
- A selection of modern world coins (Jordan, Greece, Chile, Japan and others)
- Circulating euro coins from Germany, Italy and additional member states
Why this collection holds lasting value
Rather than a random accumulation, the group offers genuine chronological and geographic breadth in one cohesive unit. It illustrates the transition from 19th-century national coinage to modern decimal and euro systems, while providing a ready foundation for further study or display. The presence of the 1887 Indian Head Cent elevates the entire lot, giving it historical weight that individual modern pieces alone cannot match. Acquiring the collection complete removes the time, cost, and uncertainty of assembling comparable material piece by piece. It is ideally suited for a new collector seeking an immediate and meaningful start, an educator looking for tangible teaching material, or an established collector who values a well-balanced mixed group with a strong American anchor.
This figure reflects the historical significance of the 1887 cent, the breadth of the supporting material, and the convenience of obtaining the entire group in a single transaction. The lot will not be broken.
Serious inquiries only.
