Edward I was also known as Long shanks. He was known as an effective king, a chief adversary of the Scots, and for persecuting the Jewish...
I just won this coin of Saladin in the Roma 35 auction. A few weeks ago someone on the boards asked if there any coins of Saladin on the market....
Hi all, I want a nice Marcus Aurelius denarius for my historical figures collection. Could you please post your favourite types? I would love to...
So this one has an interesting story. I came across this one in the new listings on MA-Shops last night. the listing said it was a Titus denarius...
A friend on another board sometimes gives me a heads up when he finds a coin I might be interested in before he offered it to others. I have been...
I have seen the word "temp" used in many attributions. What does it mean? Any insight would be helpful.
Just won this Interesting coin of Vespasian in the Naville auction. I like that is a plate coin and has an interesting reverse. I had others on...
This came up on MA-Shops and looked like a nice example for a very good price, so I grabbed it. It will make a nice addition to my historical...
As the title states, I want to see the best coin you got for 200.00 or less (not including shipping). Here is mine: Theophilus (AD 829-842), with...
So, I was watching the Saint Paul Antiques Auction and I won the following coin. It is a lifetime tet of Alexander the great. I have wanted one...
I now have a total of 1 LRB after my auction win today. This coin of Constantine will take a place in my historical figures collection. It was the...
This first one I bought because it has a great Obverse portrait and a wonderful reverse. It also happens to be a Dattari coin. Most of these imho...
I have been looking for a decent price on one of these for a few months. When this one appeared I jumped at the chance. If my research is correct...
Just got an email from Civitas about new items being posted. I had a quick look and found this one. It will be a great addition to my historical...
Here it is, a worn but nice denarius of Sextus Pompey with the head of Pompey the Great. I have wanted a Pompey for my historical figures...
This has been a good year in collecting for me. I completed my 12 Caesars set, (which I will continue to upgrade when I see coins I want) and I...
This is the latest addition to my historical figures collection. It is a coin of Charles VII. What attracted me to this coin was the Dolphin with...
When I saw this I had to have it. It is a modern coin but mimics the hammered coins of the mediaeval period. It also fits into my historical...
My newest collecting thread is "Historical figures on coins". I went to a local coin show today and was able to add 2 coins to my historical...
So I got an email from H J Berk regarding some newly released "Byzantine" (for the sake of those who do not like "Romaion") coins. I scrolled down...
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