I think there are special coin handling gloves, that seem to be made of latex. Even then, I would be carefull only to hold a coin by rim. Slabbed...
Man, you are very good in historical knowledge;) I was just about to post my Brutus/ better wait for Cleo's Dad....
Thanks for all your help. Hopefully, one day someone will publish a colour plated book on all dark ages gold coinage, esp. from Merovingians/...
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Really beautifull examples, Golden Pirate! Thanks for sharing.... John
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Actually, found my most recent win from Roma. The legend read ANCCO MONET / I could not find any moneyer by that name from Quentovic Mint.Your...
The ladies definately look like in modern dresses;)
I also looked it up! Learn sometime new every day!;)
Salzburg/ Erzbistum 1582 Salzburg Mint Archbishop Johann Jakob Khuen Von Belasi/ Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II Next up: Coin depicting...
Neat coins, informative write-up!:happy: John
AV Histamenon ND Basil II "The Bulgar Killer" Next topic; coin from Carthage Mint/ Byzantine Empire [ATTACH]
Thanks, I found the info! Never knew there was so much info out there... John
Thanks! I will check into that:) John
Anyone know of any good books on this topic. I have Vol. 1 Grieson, but the plates are small, black and white, missing lots.... I would be...
That bird probably did not feel any pain, like getting hit by a load of buckshot pointblank!:dead: Wonder how the umpire called that pitch....
AV Dinara ND Peshawar Mint Vima Kadphises 117-36AD Kushan Empire Rev. Moon God Mao Next: Kushan Empire[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Great score! Beautifull Celtic coin indeed, congratulations! John
My favorite bird....the majestic eagle! I got around 200 coins with eagles/ including the famed Habsburg Double headed Imperial Eagle. This AV...
My favorite Maria Theresia coin.... Won in Nomisma Auction, this coin although FDC was struck from cracked dies. AV Double Souverain d'or 1747...
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