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    1-Shekel = 1 Tetradrachm = 1/30 of a Messiah or did I get snookered?

    Truly a wonderful example. I am absolutely jelly. I would like to call it fake and offer to dispose of it. Having seen it in person it is...
    Post by: Ancientnoob, Jun 28, 2019 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Ancient Srivijaya - Tiny Indonesian Tin Animal Coins (?)

    @Loong Siew an expert numismatist and my go to guy for Chinese maybe able to translate that script. Great coin BTW, me wants.
    Post by: Ancientnoob, Apr 4, 2019 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Ancient Srivijaya - Tiny Indonesian Tin Animal Coins (?)

    I came across one of these many moons ago. Java, Bali and the Eastern Archipelago Kalasan or Kelurak (Empire of the Sailendra) AR Masa 11 mm x...
    Post by: Ancientnoob, Apr 4, 2019 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Khusro II: My First Tentative Step into a new Collecting Area

    Here is a Khusro II of an interesting flavor. Sassanian Persia Alexandria, Egypt AE 12 Nummi (AD 621-628) 24 mm x 14.22 grams Obverse: Bust of...
    Post by: Ancientnoob, Apr 4, 2019 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    The only coins in history to feature the Buddha.

    You can't have an Indian collection without a Bimbisara karshapana. Everyone knows that. ;)
    Post by: Ancientnoob, Apr 2, 2019 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    The only coins in history to feature the Buddha.

    Love the Buddha!!! Shakya Janapada AR 5-Shana 6-5th century BC [ATTACH] Magadha Karshapana 6-5th century BC [ATTACH] and a Bodi tree from...
    Post by: Ancientnoob, Apr 2, 2019 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Follow the coin theme GAME - ancient edition - post ‘em if you got ‘em

    India, Banavasi Kadamba Kingdom Kanga Varma (r. AD 365-390) Potin Unit 18 mm x 0.93 grams Obverse: Zebu Bull right Kannada Legend around. Reverse:...
    Post by: Ancientnoob, Mar 30, 2019 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Gem and Mineral show

    I am everywhere and nowhere. I just don't have the mojo or the time for that matter to post more of those "scholarly" type threads. I do enjoy the...
    Post by: Ancientnoob, Mar 27, 2019 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Ancient ... but not a coin! Artifacts thread! Post 'em!

    Not ancient but an artifact and among my most prized possessions. Zeimei [ATTACH] Uramei [ATTACH] Nagasa: 53.2 cm Nakago: 14.7 cm Kissaki:...
    Post by: Ancientnoob, Mar 4, 2019 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Berk videoing coins for sale

    I have done a few hand and cams. Check them out on youtube. [MEDIA]
    Post by: Ancientnoob, Feb 22, 2019 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Chipped but exceptional

    Here my Gepid with some epic chips/clips. Sirmium,Serbia Ostrogoths (Gepids) Theodoric in the name of Anastasius (AD 491-518) AR Fractional...
    Post by: Ancientnoob, Feb 21, 2019 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Valerian - an epic story mostly lost to history

    I have a little collection of this period. Excellent coins all. [ATTACH]
    Post by: Ancientnoob, Feb 21, 2019 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Two tone beauties

    Sure why not? I like my Indian coins to have a certain look. I take coins however I can get them, but I really like the super deep toning....
    Post by: Ancientnoob, Feb 3, 2019 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Why did I buy this worn slug?

    That lion on the reverse would have made me buy it! Lydia?
    Post by: Ancientnoob, Feb 3, 2019 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    The war elephant

    @Collect89 If I remember correctly. You have one very exceptional AP denarius with the Elephant skin/armor detailed. I would love to see it again.
    Post by: Ancientnoob, Feb 3, 2019 in forum: Ancient Coins