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    Roman term for money.

    And thus we have a wonderful synonym for " broke " in the form of " impecunious".
    Post by: johnyb, Nov 2, 2021 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Same Person, Front & Back

    There is the humour of mischief; an element of larrikinism.
    Post by: johnyb, Aug 12, 2021 in forum: Coin Chat
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    How much are you willing to pay per oz over spot for silver?

    You're not alone. Australia is beset with similar problems.
    Post by: johnyb, Aug 12, 2021 in forum: Bullion Investing
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    How much are you willing to pay per oz over spot for silver?

    Didn't one of his descendants find fame in McHales navy?
    Post by: johnyb, Aug 12, 2021 in forum: Bullion Investing
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    Nice Arabian coins.

    I had a slow look because I know nothing about Arabian coins. Interesting enough. On the French Morocco 50 Francs the date appears to be 1371...
    Post by: johnyb, Jul 7, 2021 in forum: World Coins
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    Happy Birthday!

    Thank you all. I enjoyed today yesterday! ( in Australia)
    Post by: johnyb, Jun 5, 2021 in forum: Coin Chat
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    The tale / legend of Romulus & Remus

    I'm glad I found and read this thread.. It adds a large dimension to my memory of learning about Romulus and Remus in Latin1 in my first year at...
    Post by: johnyb, May 25, 2021 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    1789 1st president U.S.A 1797 George Washington coin

    Guess senility has snared me. I read this from its origins. Twas good for a titter here and there.
    Post by: johnyb, Mar 15, 2021 in forum: What's it Worth
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    Does anyone see an Indian?

    Funnily enough after 20 seconds I saw a baby kangaroo and then the image of a large Indian face facing the roo. ( In recent days I have looked at...
    Post by: johnyb, Mar 8, 2021 in forum: Error Coins
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    Anyone ever buy Bullion with Crypto?

    Wow!.. Now I understand Cryptos ( so much more clearly).
    Post by: johnyb, Feb 16, 2021 in forum: Bullion Investing
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    Anyone ever buy Bullion with Crypto?

    Post by: johnyb, Feb 16, 2021 in forum: Bullion Investing
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    Got this as change in convenience store yesterday

    15 years ago there was a dealer/seller in Singapore who bought VG/Fine notes and resold them as VF/EF after soaking them in cold tea and then...
    Post by: johnyb, Jan 8, 2021 in forum: Paper Money
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    Canadian bills lose their value at end of year

    The older the notes the more solidly elegant,regal and wonderful they look.
    Post by: johnyb, Dec 23, 2020 in forum: Paper Money
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    Is coin collecting becoming too popular?

    That is the Acronym used in Australian catalogues.
    Post by: johnyb, Dec 17, 2020 in forum: World Coins
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    Group of 9 old German (shooting?) medals on a chain--what to do?

    WOW, President von Hindenburg looks awesomely,commandingly fierce.
    Post by: johnyb, Dec 1, 2020 in forum: World Coins