Here's a coin that shows up with some frequency on the auction circuit. It is an oncia of 30 tari, Sicily, issued by Ferdinand IV in 1791. This...
Over the years I have purchased some Soviet coinage. Additionally I've bought several USSR Olympic commemorative coins, usually for around melt....
For those in the ancients forum interested in British history, I posted a couple of threads covering the English Civil War (1642-1651), featuring...
Thank you.
A nice example!
Thanks If you look closely at the enlarged view of the reverse, you'll see what looks pretty much like the top of a seven under the eight. I...
Awesome!
Yesterday, I posted a thread on my Oxford half pound, issued by Charles I in 1643, at the onset of a conflict that had a profound effect on...
Thank you. I suppose it is. I really don't know the surviving population census, but it must be very low.
A very impressive provenance!
Thank you. Yes, many examples are worn, damaged, mishandled and/or tooled.
Thank you. Yes, the price was around $3,000 at auction. The nice thing about the auctions of Jim Elmen is that there isn't a buyer's fee, which...
This is a coin that I obtained from World-wide Coins of California back in the late 1980's. Normally, I do not concentrate on British coinage,...
I have a few that I think qualify. Postumus, AE double sestertius, 260-269 AD [ATTACH] Judea, first revolt, AR shekel, year 3, 68/69 AD...
Well past the 12 hour limit, so how about your favorite Ceres reverse?
Here's an example of the SSC crown, 1723, George I. The shilling in nice VF would probably run around $150 or so. This coin is ex Karl...
I date the modern period with the start of the nation-state, as the Feudal system collapsed in the 15th century, and power became more...
Here's my Aegina stater, with its smooth shell sea turtle sitting on the obverse by its little lonesome self. [ATTACH] Next: Any coin of a...
I think museums are generally staffed by professional, conscientious staff. Of course there are exceptions, such as the medals in buckets...
Honestly I don't see anything that suggests tooling on your coin, at least as I view it. You coin, has wear, is off center, and has somewhat...
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