Actually Aidan the fact that Nero started the fire isn't actually a 'fact', but is quite debated. The earlist references to Nero having started...
The Roman Emperors were very colourful characters it has to be said, even the relatively good ones (i.e Claudius) weren't that good really....
Hmm such as watching tortures whilst having dinner? And one of his favourite jokes, inviting a greedy man to join him in a drink of wine, of...
Ah little boots. Wasn't Gaius also the one that cracked out laughing half way through a dinner banquet and when they asked him what he found so...
Three areas that intrigue me; 1) Medieval (850-1400) 2) Early Milled Coinage (varies from place to place but is generally) 1640-1830 (late...
"Since Louis was a target of the revolution,why would his coins feature this design on the back in 1792. Was he trying to appease the population...
I've nearly bought a few of thse myself at various times... still haven't quite got round to it though. I suspect i will one day though! :D...
I'll see you on Coin Community then. I'm everywhere...
I'd use it as a pocket piece. I really love coins like this because it means i get to throw them around and fool about with them. Flip them, chuck...
I like it. Louis XVI and all...
Here was me thinking it was one of those new foil rapped chocolate washers. ;)
Critiscism can be constructive if it is heeded. Another piece of advice; Analogy variant first and foremost; If you look for attractive...
Having studied Geology a few years back i can also verify that GX's explantion was correct.
Correct this is what i was led to believe. Geoffrey let Giraud go free (he said he never would) but the whole argument between them was slowing...
GCL i told you ages ago that GD is the most knowledgeable guy around here when it comes to gold coins. If you won't listen to him then who will...
It was a guy by the name of Giraud Berlai that Geoffrey held captive. (His name comes up in relation to Geoffrey if you do a google search, but...
I really can't see this project being a problem. What you've actually got is too much information to play with, which gives you an advantage...
Wikipedia is a good starting place. Their essay on the gold standard has tons of references.
US coin history, read the Redbook and quote R. S. Yeoman. You already have the book on Gold Sovereigns no? (Did you say you had it?) well that...
By the way Ian i like the coin! :D How often do these things turn up? Naturally i'd prefer one from a little later (i.e after Fulk's death), at...
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