I finally got a shot of my Syllaeus that I'm somewhat pleased with. [ATTACH] Like I said, not the greatest coin, especially the reverse.
So what do think of these types then? [ATTACH]
So in your opinion then, the X's on the bronze coins of Aretas don't represent the number 4?
I'll search my sources to see if any variants have been listed with a cross between the cornucopiae. I don't think it's 4 offhand, 4 is usually...
This arrived in the mail today:[ATTACH] A fairly decent coin of Malichus II. Obv. Jugate heads of Malichus and Shuqailat. Letter Shin in right...
Very interesting coin. I have never seen one of these. Why a pomegranate blossom in transition I wonder? What's the message do you think? I...
Beautiful coin John. The patina is amazing as are the details. Great pickup! Sorry for the late post but I have been moving house and my middle...
Try this web site. http://www.calgarycoin.com/reference/china/china8.htm#images%20of%20titles
http://archaeology.about.com/od/textiles/fl/Spindle-Whorls.htm A little article on spindle whorls
Thank you one and all for your replies. I will post when I get one and give you a review.
I have never owned a scale but would like to get one. Any help on what to get would be most appreciated. I don't know why I never got one but the...
I don't know how my comment ended up in the quote?? Sorry everyone.
http://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/shick_coins/202/search/all/0/Default.aspx?store_search=hack-silber&store_between=0&store_between_and=99999&searchMa...
Well said!
So I found out the squiggly thing is called a Tughra. Is that the Sultans name? I figured out the date on the reverse, what else is on there?...
Well, I got the date. How did you recognize it as Egyptian right away?
Looks Ottoman to me. Probably Turkey?
Thank you for posting the link to this site. There is a lot of great stuff here!
My father-in-law had a box of coins that he would bring out now and again for us to look at. As a history buff I was always amazed at holding s...
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