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The Second Guangzhou Uprising took place on 27 April 1911, when revolutionaries launched a carefully planned attack against Qing government forces in Guangzhou in an effort to overthrow the Qing dynasty and establish a republican government.

Although the uprising was defeated and many revolutionaries lost their lives, the event inspired greater public support for the revolutionary movement and helped pave the way for the success of the 1911 Revolution later that year.

Republican Chinese commemoratives are one of my favourite pieces of Asian coinage to collect, since they created many intricate types that commemorated many unique events and moments in Chinese history.

The Second Guangzhou Uprising took place on 27 April 1911, when revolutionaries launched a carefully planned attack against Qing government forces in Guangzhou in an effort to overthrow the Qing dynasty and establish a republican government.

Although the uprising was defeated and many revolutionaries lost their lives, the event inspired greater public support for the revolutionary movement and helped pave the way for the success of the 1911 Revolution later that year.

Republican Chinese commemoratives are one of my favourite pieces of Asian coinage to collect, since they created many intricate types that commemorated many unique events and moments in Chinese history.

Under Adam Frederick of Seinsheim, Würzburg experienced a period of Enlightenment-inspired reform with improvements to education, administration, agriculture, and infrastructure aimed at modernising the state while preserving ecclesiastical authority.

He reign also promoted economic development by encouraging trade and manufacturing, reorganised public finances, and commissioned major Baroque building projects, including the completion and embellishment of the Würzburg Residence, which helped strengthening the Prince-Bishopric's political and cultural prestige within the Holy Roman Empire.

I love Adam Frederick's full intricate arms on the reverse, very interesting to see the Bamberg designs along with his Seinsheim roots represented in the inescutcheon.

Under Adam Frederick of Seinsheim, Würzburg experienced a period of Enlightenment-inspired reform with improvements to education, administration, agriculture, and infrastructure aimed at modernising the state while preserving ecclesiastical authority.

He reign also promoted economic development by encouraging trade and manufacturing, reorganised public finances, and commissioned major Baroque building projects, including the completion and embellishment of the Würzburg Residence, which helped strengthening the Prince-Bishopric's political and cultural prestige within the Holy Roman Empire.

I love Adam Frederick's full intricate arms on the reverse, very interesting to see the Bamberg designs along with his Seinsheim roots represented in the inescutcheon.

Under Adam Frederick of Seinsheim, Würzburg experienced a period of Enlightenment-inspired reform with improvements to education, administration, agriculture, and infrastructure aimed at modernising the state while preserving ecclesiastical authority.

He reign also promoted economic development by encouraging trade and manufacturing, reorganised public finances, and commissioned major Baroque building projects, including the completion and embellishment of the Würzburg Residence, which helped strengthening the Prince-Bishopric's political and cultural prestige within the Holy Roman Empire.

I love Adam Frederick's full intricate arms on the reverse, very interesting to see the Bamberg designs along with his Seinsheim roots represented in the inescutcheon.

William III and Mary II's co-reign began after the Glorious Revolution of 1688, when they deposed the Catholic King James II and established a Protestant constitutional monarchy.

Their co-rule saw the strengthening of parliament's power through measures such as the 1689 Bill of Rights, and helped lay the foundations of Britain’s modern system of government.

This Half Crown is a lovely example of the first William & Mary types minted shortly after the revolution, with the double bust design being one of my favourite obverses on English coinage.

William III and Mary II's co-reign began after the Glorious Revolution of 1688, when they deposed the Catholic King James II and established a Protestant constitutional monarchy.

Their co-rule saw the strengthening of parliament's power through measures such as the 1689 Bill of Rights, and helped lay the foundations of Britain’s modern system of government.

This Half Crown is a lovely example of the first William & Mary types minted shortly after the revolution, with the double bust design being one of my favourite obverses on English coinage.

Albert reigned as King of Saxony from 1873 until his death in 1902, succeeding his father, King John, and overseeing a period of constitutional government within the newly unified German Empire while largely leaving day-to-day politics to his ministers.

He is regarded as a respected military commander who fought in the Austro-Prussian and Franco-Prussian wars, while focused on strengthening Saxony's military and supporting public works and modernisation during his reign.

To counter Napoleon's rise in the onset of the 1800s, the Austrian Empire under Francis I spent its early decades locked in exhausting European conflicts that redefined its borders.

Following Napoleon's defeat, the remainder of Francis's reign was defined by strict conservatism and heavy censorship under Chancellor Klemens von Metternich. aiming to freeze the social order and ruthlessly suppress any liberal or nationalist dissent that was rising across Europe.

These types represented the nearing end of Austria's large silver coins, which were subsequentlv replaced by smaller denominations in 1857 following an imperial decree to demonetise the thaler.

To counter Napoleon's rise in the onset of the 1800s, the Austrian Empire under Francis I spent its early decades locked in exhausting European conflicts that redefined its borders.

Following Napoleon's defeat, the remainder of Francis's reign was defined by strict conservatism and heavy censorship under Chancellor Klemens von Metternich. aiming to freeze the social order and ruthlessly suppress any liberal or nationalist dissent that was rising across Europe.

These types represented the nearing end of Austria's large silver coins, which were subsequentlv replaced by smaller denominations in 1857 following an imperial decree to demonetise the thaler.

Been wanting a heavily chopmarked example of this classic type for a while, glad I could source one with some cool seal chops. Not sure if its an 1858 or 1859 though.

Been wanting a heavily chopmarked example of this classic type for a while, glad I could source one with some cool seal chops. Not sure if its an 1858 or 1859 though.

Mansfeld-Hinterort was one of the branches of the former County of Mansfeld, created after the county was divided among different lines of the Counts of Mansfeld in the late 15th century.

During the 1600s, the region suffered greatly from the Thirty Years' War, which caused widespread destruction, population decline, and economic hardship, while the ruling family also faced growing financial difficulties and a loss of political influence within the Holy Roman Empire.

While this piece unfortunately has a loupe soldered to the edge, it is a great example of the many different thaler types this cadet branch produced throughout the 1600s.

Mansfeld-Hinterort was one of the branches of the former County of Mansfeld, created after the county was divided among different lines of the Counts of Mansfeld in the late 15th century.

During the 1600s, the region suffered greatly from the Thirty Years' War, which caused widespread destruction, population decline, and economic hardship, while the ruling family also faced growing financial difficulties and a loss of political influence within the Holy Roman Empire.

While this piece unfortunately has a loupe soldered to the edge, it is a great example of the many different thaler types this cadet branch produced throughout the 1600s.

St. Gallen became an independent city-state in 1405, gradually freeing itself from the authority of the local abbey after years of conflict and later joining the Old Swiss Confederacy as an associate, giving it greater political stability and influence.

During the 1600s, the city experienced significant economic growth through its world-famous linen and textile industry, becoming one of Europe's leading commercial and cultural centres while attracting skilled craftsmen and international trade.

Swiss thalers are one of my favourite sub-categories of large silver coins, since they usually have cool animal motifs like this bear.

St. Gallen became an independent city-state in 1405, gradually freeing itself from the authority of the local abbey after years of conflict and later joining the Old Swiss Confederacy as an associate, giving it greater political stability and influence.

During the 1600s, the city experienced significant economic growth through its world-famous linen and textile industry, becoming one of Europe's leading commercial and cultural centres while attracting skilled craftsmen and international trade.

Swiss thalers are one of my favourite sub-categories of large silver coins, since they usually have cool animal motifs like this bear.

Tuscany experienced a period of enlightened reform under Leopold I in the late 1700s, abolishing torture and the death penalty while modernising its administration and economy.

After Leopold became Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor in 1790, Tuscany passed to a new ruler and soon faced increasing instability as the French Revolutionary Wars spread across Italy inciting independent movements wanting a unified Italian state.

These large Italian silvers are always nice to have, it seems like every Duchy and Principality had stable silver reserves to mint lots of them with differing types.

Tuscany experienced a period of enlightened reform under Leopold I in the late 1700s, abolishing torture and the death penalty while modernising its administration and economy.

After Leopold became Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor in 1790, Tuscany passed to a new ruler and soon faced increasing instability as the French Revolutionary Wars spread across Italy inciting independent movements wanting a unified Italian state.

These large Italian silvers are always nice to have, it seems like every Duchy and Principality had stable silver reserves to mint lots of them with differing types.

Largest test cut I've seen as well.

The Peace of Augsburg was an agreement signed in 1555 that ended religious conflict between Catholics and Lutherans throughout the Holy Roman Empire.

This established the principle of cuius regio, eius religio “whose realm, his religion”, allowing each prince to choose whether their territory would be Catholic or Lutheran without any external pressures.

This is a nice example of the small circulating commemorative coins issues across many different German states in the 1700s, will need to dip this in some acetone to get rid of PVC damage though.