Maybe, but I think the Greeks had pics of trees and vines around 500 BC. I think the 1st coins are attributed to Turkey in around 700-600 BC....
Here are a couple which I had to pick-up. They appear to be struck over a regular rupee. I believe these were for ceremonial purposes only. ;)...
Chuckle, I do that too :D Three 1/2 dimes will easily fit in a dollar 2x2. Ben
When I was a boy (1960s) my dad had a hardware store in Leon County, Texas. There were always a lot of Mexican workers who would come in and buy...
Ho, Ho, Ho ;) Good Eye! Well done my friend ;) B
Post a picture or two as soon as possible ;) Ben
Here is one which you don't see every day. An Indore Rupee, 23mm and 11g with a 'Wicker Man (1973 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070917/)' face on...
That, is a really cool coin. I can't wait till my next shipment of ancinets for cleaning comes in. Getting some from a seller who rarely sells...
I'd suggest "Crack It Out, Leave It Out, and mark it MS-64." Ben
http://www.ashmore.com/index2.htm Here is a great link worth looking around on which will help with VAMs. Ben
I'm kinda in the same boat you are. I've got several different VAMs but they are only worth what someone will pay for them ;-/ You best bet is...
Chuckle, It'll get to ya' and rob you of sleep, LOL... :D Ben
"Una and the Lion" an 1839 £5 gold. Ben
MS-62 FBL Ben
That's pretty neat and a good buy ;) Ben
I agree. Searching the archives will answer most any question one may have. Ben
Yep :D Ben
Greetings, and welcome to the list. As you know grade is everything. http://www.bestcoin.com/us-morgan-dollars-two.htm It looks to be worth the...
It looks counterfeit and severly damaged...
I'll add its BEAUTIFUL :D Ben
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