Copper all the way. Gold is great but its usually just yellowish. Silver has a bit more range. But copper by far has the widest range of colors....
Not worth the same, but they are still collectible. In fact, I have a collection of them myself, not completely uploaded yet:...
Undoubtedly form Amisos. http://www.vcoins.com/ancient/ecin/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=8138
Is the actual coin pictured?
Oh no! We must call an emergency meeting of G.R.O.S.S.! (Get Rid Of Slimy girlS)
I have examples up to the Middle Ages, there are certainly more out there. [IMG] Hugh IV Capet Duchy of Burgundy BI denier – 18mm Dijon,...
I know of no direct relation between "billon" and "billion," thought I do not think it impossible. Here's one of the best billon pieces I own:...
The invention and wide-spread availability of the metal detector increased the number of ancient coins found. As did the fall of the Iron Curtain....
Don't let it bother you. That's a Maundy coin there. Its a part of a set of a silver penny, twopence, threepence, and groat. Better to have the...
What's coins get the least notice? My answer isn't even eligible. Does that answer the question? :D
Who'd you interview? I interned there the summer of 2007, helped put in the English Civil War exhibit. There's some great people there.
Coins of England is a very good beginning reference, covering everything from British Celtic coins to modern bullion issues. If you want a better...
I'd choose a few provenanced antiquities or ancient coins. If the trend continues, governments will eventually ban the sale of new antiquties,...
I have a few of these pulled from circulation by my grandfather, so they certainly did circulate.
It sounds to me like most of the people who are posting numbers upwards of 3,000 are including their hoards. :D What legitimate use could anyone...
A very good start! You can probably handle IDing these, try this site. http://www.catbikes.ch/coinstuff/coins-ric.htm
We have a polling function right here on the forum, no need to go offsite. Besides, I know a lot of members are very wary of clicking links.
If you're using a PC, there's an on-screen magnifier function that you can activate. It should be under Accessories/Accessibility (or Ease of...
Try the 'Caps Lock' button. ;)
Occupation coins are a very fascinating aspect of numismatics. Here's two ancient ones (not mine, unfortunately!) [IMG] 10 nummi of Sassanian...
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