Its a 100 rials from Iran, dated SH 1374 (1995 AD). The building featured is the shrine of Imam Reza.
The irony is that Heile Selassie didn't know about the Rasta movement or have a part of it in any way. He only realized its existence during a...
Thanks for reading and commenting on the posts from Hobo and myself in this thread. Just and update, on the last evening of the seminar a...
Coin #3 is a 5 paisa from Pakistan Coin #4 is 2 baisa from Oman dated AH 1390 (1970 AD) Coin #5 is a 10 agorot from Israel (aluminum) Coin...
Here are some of the coins I minted. The dies were created by one of the instructors. Ancient coin, AR, 8.65g, so about the weight of a stater...
Those are great finds, congrats.
Today is the last day for my five day detection of counterfeiting course. It has been the most informative and intense of the classes I've taken....
Everyone I've spoken to had a similar opinion of this mini-seminar. I had the opportunity of looking at some of the coins Hobo took to this...
As some of you know I am presently at the ANA Summer Seminar at Colorado Springs, CO. I have been here for close to two weeks now, classes end in...
I don't see any obvious signs either that it is a fake.
As stated above, it is not a coin but a fantasy token of some sort. It may or may not have been produced in Egypt. Whoever did the hieroglyphics...
The coin pictured in the auction is not broadstruck. It is slightly off center, but the degree of displacement would not bring any premium.
If you mean to educate yourself and not attend courses, books as noted above go a long way to explaining coin designs, history, etc. Certain...
If I waited around for slabs in the coins I'm collecting at the moment, I wouldn't be collecting much at all.
Yes, for sure on Friday from opening, maybe Sat part day. You going at those times?
Just curious, is anyone on CT besides Hobo and myself at this seminar?
If I am present in CA on those days I will certainly be stopping by.
A great historical post, thanks for sharing. Madagascar's difficult political history did not diminish with independence, and conflict continues...
That's a nice one, great pickup for $5. Want to try and attribute it? http://www.jdsworld.net/article/m_theresia_talers.html
I was at the show for a few hours yesterday. I would have to say they chose a great venue, a large conference center with plenty of space on the...
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