FINLAND under Russia, Alexander II: 1878-S gold 10 MARKKAA, 1st yr of issue; AU

Description

FINLAND under Russia, Alexander II: 1878-S gold 10 MARKKAA, 1st yr of issue; AU
Denomination:
10 Markkaa
Material:
Gold
Weight (gm):
3.23
Rim Design:
Reeded
Grand Duchy of Finland, Alexander II era (1855-1881); scarce 1st year of issue - only 254K were minted!  After Finland had finally gained independence from Russia large quantities of Imperial gold were repeatedly melted down; only a fraction of the original mintage survives today. The coin is 18.9 mm in diameter, about uncirculated condition; early Finnish gold coinage is scarce in any shape or form today.
Not cleaned; these are the actual photos. We combine shipping fees; please wait for my invoice to receive combined S&H. Due to consistent problems with customs/local postal services and rampant mail theft we do not ship to a number of countries; please see
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This item will be delivered via United Postal Service 1st Class Mail with signature delivery confirmation (secure Registered Mail for international buyers - to most countries).
ABSOLUTELY NO SALES AND/OR SHIPPING TO RUSSIA AS OF MARCH 1ST 2014!
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We usually ship within 1 business day of receiving CLEARED payment. On-line tracking information for shipments within the US will be provided for all purchases over . We combine S&H fees for most items purchased within 3 days - same S&H for up to 5 lots; please wait for our invoice to receive combined S&H. International purchases over will require delivery by secure Registered Mail ( to most countries). International buyers will be responsible for any applicable customs fees, duties, import taxes, etc. Due to consistent problems with customs/local postal services and rampant mail theft we DO NOT SHIP to the following countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Benin, Botswana, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Congo (Democratic Republic), Darussalam, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon Republic, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire), Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macau, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Republic of Congo, Reunion Island, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia and Zimbabwe. We may ship to the former Soviet republics not listed above as well as to Greece & Italy ONLY by Registered Mail ( to these countries), REGARDLESS of the purchase amount. Shipping and handling fees are not negotiable.
Payment is required within 5 days from the end of the auction. Feedback will be returned when you post yours. WE WILL ACCEPT RETURNS ON GRADED COINS AND BANKNOTES ONLY IF AN ITEM WAS NOT AS DESCRIBED AS THE AUTHENTICITY AND GRADE ARE GUARANTEED BY THE GRADING SERVICE. For all other items we have an easy no-hassle return policy: we will refund your purchase if the item is returned within 30 days. Buyer must pay shipping expenses and notify us prior to return. Item must be in its original condition; S&H fees are non-refundable. Unlike other sellers we do not charge our customers re-stocking fees on returns.
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