English coinage in the Middle Ages evolved at a very slow pace. At the start of 1279 every English coin for the last 125 years had born the name...
It appears to my (untrained in the way of all things Byzantine) eye to be a AV Hyperpyron of Andronicus II and Michael IX, issued AD 1295-1320...
Although Byzantine experts do not get called upon very often here on CoinTalk, you possess knowledge that is very specialized and not widely known...
I got 3/10, but I think if I took it again I'd do much better. This test proves to me: 1. I cannot ID Roman provincial coins by the portrait....
41/100 Back to school for me.
That is actually a great idea!
On of the coolest aspects of having a coin shop (especially in a tourist town) is that I have the opportunity to meet members of the coin forums...
It is for personal use. I'd like to know more about Crusader coinages and perhaps pick up a few more coins of the period.
Allen Berman is a great guy!
Thanks to everyone who replied I knew I'd find what I wanted and then some by asking here and wasn't disappointed. @Bob L. I saved that link for...
Great thread, not being able to collect marble busts, coins are the next best thing...and if you think about it they are a pretty good next best...
I am looking for a copy of "Coins of the Crusader States" by Alex G. Malloy, but it seems to be a tough book to find with most sellers (I'm...
I'm not into eastern coins, but I found this write up quite interesting.
I share your disappointment. I was really hoping that they would do something off the beaten path, how cool would a season about Caracalla and Get...
PCGS Downgraded the coin from EF-45 to EF-40. [IMG]
I'll reveal the grade as soon as I can take a picture, stay tuned @Jaelus, because you might find the result interesting.
I think you did well, bulk lots are always fun.
Thank you for the kind words. As we speak, Richard the Lionhearted is soaking up some rays at Newport Beach.
Hi Red, I guess I have funny ideas about Medieval coins. My thoughts on slabbing of ancients are no secret, I am all for cracking them and do...
I looked at this lot, but didn't bid. I can't wait to see your results, lots are so much fun.
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