Foreign Coins

What this category covers

Foreign collector coins, almost all in silver, with a few pieces in nickel or copper:

• Switzerland: 5 Francs of 1869 (Zug), of 1872 (Zurich) and of 1939 for the Zurich National Exhibition, and pieces from the federal shooting festivals, the national marksmanship festivals: Geneva 1884, Thurgau 1890, Nidwalden 1898 and 1901, Glarus 1892.
• Germany: 3 Marks 1911 of Wilhelm II for Prussia and 5 Marks of Friedrich Franz IV of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
• 18th and 19th centuries: 20 Kreuzer 1790 of Austria, ½ Penny 1793 of George III, 5 Pesetas 1871 of Amadeo I of Spain, 4 Centimos 1869 of Uruguay.
• Modern commemoratives: Soviet 3 Roubles of 1990, Chinese 5 Yuan of 1984 and 1986, Polish 200 Zlotych 1982 for John Paul II, 10 Livres 1981 of Lebanon, 5 Leke 1988 of Albania, French 20 Euro 2002 "Gavroche" of 5 ounces of silver.
• Sets: 100 Francs 1992 Albertville in 9 pieces, 18 silver coins for the fortieth anniversary of the coronation of Elizabeth II, the United States 1986 Statue of Liberty set in 3 pieces.

Amadeo I of Spain is Amedeo of Savoy, son of Vittorio Emanuele II, King of Spain from 1870 to 1873.

How to choose

The grade is shown by abbreviations: FDC Uncirculated, qFDC About Uncirculated, SPL Extremely Fine, BB Very Fine. Commemoratives are often FS, Proof, a collector striking with mirror-like polished fields. Hover over the abbreviation on the product page to read its explanation.

For foreign gold coins see Foreign Gold Coins; for other silver coins, Silver Coins. All the areas are in Coins.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get more details about a piece?

Yes. Every product page has a photo of the coin and the "Ask about this piece" button.

How do I receive my order?

By insured shipping, priced according to the order value, or by collecting it free of charge in Verbania or Milan.

Do you buy foreign coins?

Yes. Write to us with a few photos or call in at one of our two premises.