19th and early 20th century US coins were my focus, on and off, for 50 years, but nothing after the early 1940s. About 20 years ago, on a whim, I...
Thanks for a great post! Interesting and very informative with a nice coin that allows us to actually "touch" the history!
Very nice! I must say, as a relatively new member, I think your idea of an "Eclectic Box of However Many" is a fantastic idea! My collecting...
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Thanks for the input and opinions.
Coin history: I found this cent while looking through rolls around 45 years ago. Therefore I do not think it has been cleaned or the surfaces...
The link opens the book in PDF form. As explained in the PDF King Milinda is thought to be the Bactrian King Menander.
Oops, let me try this again... Try this link: http://www.buddhanet.net/pdf_file/milinda.pdf
Menander is a fascinating suggestion. I know close to nothing about him (although I've owned a few coins of his in the past). I'll have to track...
Beautiful coin!
Thanks to all for great advice and excellent information. One of my greatest concerns, as I dip a toe into ancients, is my inability to tell fake...
Hello all and Happy Holidays! As a new CT member with an interest in Ancient Greek coins I would like to get some information on reputable...
Awesome coins and very interesting histories. I am totally unfamiliar with this coinage and found your post fascinating. Thanks.
Count me in! As a newbie to this site and to ancients I love to see the photos posted and read the comments. There's a wealth of knowledge here.
Could I please have some recommendations of books or other reference materials to begin my education on ancient Greek coins? I am a long time...
Yes, you are correct. I am not a good photographer of coins. I've tried some pretty simple techniques which are, at best, adequate to list a coin...
Once again, thanks to all for your nice comments. I confess that I didn't take the photo, but it is the photo from the auction in which I won the...
As a new member of CT I've been encouraged to post some photos so here's my first try. I have always liked the Isabella quarter. What do you...
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