I would rather use the 1 million UK pounds to buy way nicer coins.....like this one AV 20 Dukaten 1741 Basel Sold for 1.3 m Swfrcs[ATTACH]
I posted these on World section/ but since they are Renaissance coins they belong here too. AV Scudo d'oro ND struck 1521-41 Genoa Mint MS-64...
I just get all my coins from foreign Auction houses:)
I would say Europeans/ Americans/ Canadians area living a"green lifestyle". Problem lies with polluters like India/ China/ Russia most Third...
I hate to be a party pooper, but mostly all coins have been recycled. I would are say most coins in collections have been struck from metal which...
I agree 100 percent! Ancients, well all coins really are works of art to be admired, not abused/ handled improperly.
Yes, I saw the action as an "internet" bidder. That WilliamIII/Mary AV 5 Guineas went for $312K! I could kick myself, I had opportunity to have...
I have lots of recycled coins... Here is one from Louis XIV AV Louis d'or 1691-I struck over a older version.....[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
AV Scudo d'oto del Sole ND Bologna Mint Papal States/ Bologna Pope Clemente VII 1521-34 MS-62 Clemente had a rough time as Pope. First of all,...
I might have to get one to pay for all my recent coin wins;) John
Here is first win: AV Scudo d'oro ND Genoa Mint Genoa/ Biennial Doges 1528-41 NGC MS-64[ATTACH]
Nice additions, like me you collect both sides (ancients/world):cat: John
Shake hands, I take crappy photos too!
I agree! I have around 30 Papal States coins/ here are some.... 1/2/ Papal States/ Bologna AV 10 Zecchini 1787 Bologna Mint Pope Pius VI 3/...
Pretty neat, thanks for sharing photos:happy: John
Yeah, with sixbid who needs e-bay/ walmart! You have great ancient auction sites like... Ars Classica CNG Kunker Roma Gorny & Mosch Morton & Eden...
Got it from CNG today. Would give it a perfect 10 Beautifull plates/ writeups. Very detailed on all types/ mints.... For $50 a deal! Now if...
Still do not have any coins from Charles I or II:( But I just got this William IV AV Sovereign.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thanks green 18! I really love the Low Countries coinage, esp. the Medieval gold:cat: Lucky for me, that coin went for opening bid. John
Lovely Dragon/ coin!
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