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The follis is one of Constantine X (1059-1067).
Also, in Paris, rue de Richelieu is essentially the coin dealer’s street. Maison Platt was my favorite. He doesn’t speak much English though.
Baldwin’s has some great stuff in their shop. 399 Strand. Dad and I walked there. Coincraft was great too. I got a Elizabeth II coronation proof...
That’s pretty much what happened to me. Ah well, I don’t care that much about it.
Dang, I always figured I would buy that Geoffrey someday, and do something along the lines of what you are doing. Glad to see it went to a fellow...
Here is an actual ancient Greek vase, along with a decadrachm. Big write ups are in the works. Think of this as a teaser. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
I got a full translation for that when I was in Latin class. It was very interesting. Also, Hilarius!
It is the Tower, or was until 1969.
Congrats and good luck!
Good game @Jay GT4! Perhaps I’ll have better luck next year.
I agree. As I said above, I love how much better quality the case is over Elizabeth II’s.
It’s just those two marks. The wheel is a dynastic mark, while the other one is the ruler mark. There is usually more than one type of ruler mark....
Your guess is as good as mine. I don’t own Hartill, and don’t really intend to. I view my Chinese stuff as a subsection, not a full collection.
I guess this is what I get for going against the grain- 3 sleepless nights.
Same here.
Good point.
5 pages and the matches haven’t even started yet...
I am very excited to see everyone’s coins. Good luck to all, and thanks to @Curtisimo for hosting it!
Heisei (current emperor Akihito) year 1 (1989). Instead of year one, it says first year. Just a tradition they have. Heisei 7 (1995) Showa...
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