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Worms
AV Goldgulden 1619
ex: Horn Collection

 

Worms? Is your Gardening life taking control?

 

Worms is the Imperial City that is known for the famous, Diet of Worms" in 1521 where Holy Roman Emperor Karl V presided over Reformation in Germany.

 

Kingdom of Sicily Silver Pierreale of Federico II (minted in Messina sometime between 1296 and 1337), which was once a part of the Alexander Christopher Collection:

 

Nice coin! Love coins from Messina.

 

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Safavid Gold 1/4 Mithqal of Tahmasp I (minted in Sabzawar sometime between 1524 and 1576), which used to be a part of the Dynasty Collection:

 

Officially speaking, none of my coins are from any "famous collections." Not yet, at least! Maybe in some distant future (maybe even in an alternate universe) there's some special No_Ragrets collection that's teeming with unrealized treasures!

Granted it's a very miniscule chance but the probability is there. My collection is the envy of everyone who wanted to do "just enough" so it looks like a modicum of effort was put forth. Maybe some actual gems await you, but don't hold your breath!

 

You know the best thing about this great hobby, take me for example. I have a lot of coins in my collection, that where part of "famous" collections. Which is kinda nice, as I have these incredible pieces of history to admire as a "unknown" collector. Also have "no regrets"

 

I definitely admire that. Having coins from already famous collection is kinda cool. So cool that I haven't been able to get into that aspect yet. But one of these days I'll break that barrier, if'n I haven't already with my own collection!

 

Kalachuris of Tripura Gold Dinar of Gangeyadeva (minted sometime between 1015 and 1041), which was once a part of the Alexander Christopher Collection:

 

Nice! That one is from Kasi Mint according to John Deyell. I have one from Larry Adams Collection.

 

You mean Varanasi?

 

No "Kasi" when John was over he pointed out my data was wrong. I had "tripura" mint. Also I have two types/ one has seven dots/ other six dots in girdle.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varanasi#Etymology

"In the Mahabharata and in ancient India, the city is referred to as Kāśī from the Sanskrit verbal root kaś- "to shine", making Varanasi known as "City of Light", the "luminous city as an eminent seat of learning".

I don't know of any other city in India called "Kasi" except for Varanasi.

 

On page 71 in Johns book, there is a map from 11th century NE India/ Kasi is near Tripura. They struck high gold content 4 1/2 Masha in Tripura later in Kasi.

 

Thanks, I will look it up in his book later.