Thanks a lot @Ancientnoob. Glad to share :shame:
Thanks.. I might just do that
Thanks.. silver sigloi Are relatively easier to get. It's a nice piece to keep 1
Thank you. Unfortunately unable to capture the lustre.
Beautiful condition
Beautiful piece. Electrum coins are some of the most beautiful I seen. And they are all natural as in not separated between the gold and silver...
Thank you.. it does look similar to the same period as OP as well
Thank you. There were gold coin postings in the past I believe by others. This is the oldest gold coin I have in my collection (excl Electrum...
Very nice piece!! Yes.. the die does look similar. The details are also sharp on yours with a nice banker's mark as well.. it is extremely likely...
They look legitimate. The one on the left was issued during the reign of emperor Qianlong and the one on the right by Emperor Jiaqing. They are...
HI @stevex6. . I'm also on the lookout for a nice Siglos too... haha..I like the banker's mark too on your piece :happy:
Thanks.. there are around 3-4 variants of the obverse which marks the reign. The earliest are the drawn bow, followed by these running with spear....
Weighs 8.35g. Size wise about 17x12mm
They occasionally pop up only in major auction houses. In addition, they are of high gold purity at 95% and above thus making many in worn or...
Ancient Persia. Achaemenid Empire. Darius I to Xerxes II. 485-420 BC. Gold Daric. R. Obv: Persian King or Great warrior holding a bow and...
Nice silver piece @chrsmat71 ... @stevex6 .. you have many more cool stuff that you can post.. haha
Thanks @Alegandron. That was the pinnacle of ottoman strength. Europe was on constant guard against their threat. But Suleiman Was rather amiable.
Ottoman Empire. Suleiman I "The Magnificent". 1520-1566. Caliph of the Ottoman Empire. Gold Sultani. One of the most prominent monarchs of 16th...
Should visit it.. it is really a spectacular place..
Yes.. unfortunately they are not dated. But the earliest types of coin offerings uses actual Chinese coins from trade with China or from...
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