For those interested, here is link to a website that discusses the history of the Segovia Mint: http://www.segoviamint.org/english/history.htm
Here's one more Wildman thaler, this one purchased back in 1980-81 from Hal Blackburn (anyone remember him, Blackburn & Blackburn?),...
Thank you. There's a story behind this coin. In 1992 I made one of my weekend visits to my favorite coin shop in San Jose, California. The...
Yes, my wife put up with me and all my quirks, but I guess that is what marriage is really all about. I do miss her terribly.
Thank you. That is a very good question. I don't know if anyone has undertaken a census of all the dates. I know that the 1635 date has a high...
Here's a shilling of Elizabeth I for sale on eBay:...
So I spent a little time online, visiting wildwinds.com, and looked up coinage of Heraclius. Identifying these coins wasn't much of a problem....
The middle right coin must also be Heraclius as well, but probably a different Sear number, as it has a different reverse, without the monogram to...
It could very well be. What's the character or symbol to the right of the M on the reverse? It's not Greek. Thanks
These six imitative Arab Byzantine folles arrived today, awaiting documentation and labels. All six are the three standing caliphs/emperors type....
Ever since I started collecting world coins in the early 80's, the wildman type has always been a draw for me, in terms of themes, designs and...
I suppose it has been something of a white whale, putting so much money into one coin, but I am happy to have it. It does have presence and history.
Here's a photo of the coin in its holder (hence the slight reflection), with a quarter next to it for comparison. The angle is slightly oblique,...
No doubt about it, it was a big bucks purchase, my first and last, for sure. With the pension and social security as income now, I am forced into...
Very nice examples, all. Here's my coin, purchased in San Jose at the local coin store in the late 90's. This coin was struck on a broad flan,...
Nice!
That's a lovely coin. What does NGC grade it?
I agree. It is odd to see this color of toning on a gold coin.
Here's an 8 escudos from Lima, 1750, assayer R, and salvaged, that has a somewhat reddish color. 27.0 grams [ATTACH]
Sulfur is the only chemical that I know of that can create the deep blue to almost black toning for silver. You can actually induce this color...
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