by rumnicoin | Feb 22, 2025 | Auction 1, Auctions
This 1812 Ceylon AR 4 Rixdaler from British Colonial Ceylon showcases an elephant carrying a castle on its saddle, a unique and striking representation of the island’s currency. The elephant, a symbol of strength and wisdom, adds an incredible touch to this rare...
by rumnicoin | Feb 22, 2025 | Auction 1, Auctions
This 1920-21 Gold Coast Advertising Medallion highlights the region’s dominance in cocoa production, featuring an elephant standing before a palm tree and castle, with cocoa beans in the exergue. The reverse details global cocoa output, emphasizing the Gold Coast’s...
by rumnicoin | Feb 22, 2025 | Auction 1, Auctions
This 1908 Coomassie Agricultural Show First Prize Medal from the Gold Coast (modern-day Ghana) is a stunning piece of African history. Featuring an elephant with its trunk raised, set against a palm tree and mountain backdrop, this medal was awarded for excellence in...
by rumnicoin | Feb 22, 2025 | Auction 1, Auctions
Rumnicoin’s inaugural auction features several rare and collectible coins, medals, tokens, and medallions showcasing these majestic creatures. From historical depictions to symbolic representations, these elephant-themed pieces are part of The Rumney Animal-Themed...
by rumnicoin | Feb 22, 2025 | Auction 1, Auctions
The final snake-themed lot in Rumnicoin’s upcoming auction is this 1912 Pennsylvania Medallion, issued for the University of Pennsylvania Medical Alumni Society. The design features a snake ascending a mitre, a powerful symbol of wisdom, healing, and...
by rumnicoin | Feb 22, 2025 | Auction 1, Auctions
The fourth snake-themed lot in our upcoming auction is this 1878 Mexican Hacienda 5 Cents Token from Tuxpanco—a rare piece of Mexico’s numismatic and economic history. 🇲🇽 The obverse features Mexico’s iconic eagle holding a snake in its beak, perched on a cactus, a...
