Although Raja Raja Chola won many battles and subjugated various kingdoms even before he became the emperor, this particular battle marked his...
I just came across this AE owl on ebay, presumably fake, if not a time travelling coin! Athena from the 60's. [ATTACH]...
[ATTACH] Here are my coins to keep it relevant, Optimus Princeps. [ATTACH] 'Hand Heller', aka 'plague coin' from Germany's Schwäbisch Hall minted...
The Romans loathed the idea of kings, even Augustus proclaimed himself as the 'first citizen', while the role was basically a monarchy with it's...
The only man fit for the title! My newest addition. 3.83g Cyzicus mint [ATTACH] So all the refrences say the entity holding the wreath as just a...
This South Carolina state quarter reminds me of Saudi Arabia![ATTACH]
I got this coin back in December, and upon receiving it I just dipped in acetone to remove the dirt and the green stuff. Seller's image, the...
I'm no expert on this area of numismatics, however I have noticed that certain coins from Australia, British, and India share a common weight...
That's what it reminded me when I first looked at this 'coin' on Vcoins! [ATTACH]...
A tiny 8 inch wooden mannequin model that I converted into a coin holder! [ATTACH] Post your desk displays!
So far the only Chola coins posted in this forum came from the medieval imperial Cholas (985 AD- 1044 AD), when emperors like Raja Raja and his...
Well the coin itself is 40% silver, but it's not uniform as it has layers of silver-copper-silver, so I'm wondering about the purity of the silver...
Just added this Yüzlük (100 paras) of Selīm III, Istanbul mint. 1789-1807 Bought from Poinsignon on Ma-shops. This would be my largest...
Let's say you've suddenly become a billionaire, what coin would be the first on your list?
My ancient coin collection is like 50% European (80:20 Roman and Greek), and the other half Asian (mostly South Indian). So when I came to know...
I made a simple coin quiz, have a crack! https://www.quiz-maker.com/QQVIYACB0
I'm really glad to have found this place, and so much knowledge I got here so far! And to celebrate this occasion I issue a coin! [ATTACH]...
Have you ever had a coin in the watch list for so long that you actually lost interest in buying it?!
Are there any ancient coin that is ultra-rare where only one example exist, maybe in a museum or with a private collector?
Obv: C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES, Radiate, draped bust right. Rev: SPES AVGG, Spes advancing left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with...
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