I picked up this coin recently, as an auction leftover lot. It probably didn't sell because it is quite dark, with rough surfaces, but no...
I was planning on making this post another thread, but then I thought that this coin would fit nicely in thread on the 1635 50 reales of Segovia....
It seems that history is littered with people who are remembered primarily for being murdered. The two sons of Edward IV, allegedly murdered at...
Here's a recent arrival, a rather downcast Athena - a late-ish mass production owl, I'd say. This was lot 334, Roma Numismatics E-Sale 74....
For those interested, here is link to a website that discusses the history of the Segovia Mint: http://www.segoviamint.org/english/history.htm
Here's one more Wildman thaler, this one purchased back in 1980-81 from Hal Blackburn (anyone remember him, Blackburn & Blackburn?),...
Thank you. There's a story behind this coin. In 1992 I made one of my weekend visits to my favorite coin shop in San Jose, California. The...
Yes, my wife put up with me and all my quirks, but I guess that is what marriage is really all about. I do miss her terribly.
Thank you. That is a very good question. I don't know if anyone has undertaken a census of all the dates. I know that the 1635 date has a high...
Here's a shilling of Elizabeth I for sale on eBay:...
So I spent a little time online, visiting wildwinds.com, and looked up coinage of Heraclius. Identifying these coins wasn't much of a problem....
The middle right coin must also be Heraclius as well, but probably a different Sear number, as it has a different reverse, without the monogram to...
It could very well be. What's the character or symbol to the right of the M on the reverse? It's not Greek. Thanks
These six imitative Arab Byzantine folles arrived today, awaiting documentation and labels. All six are the three standing caliphs/emperors type....
Ever since I started collecting world coins in the early 80's, the wildman type has always been a draw for me, in terms of themes, designs and...
I suppose it has been something of a white whale, putting so much money into one coin, but I am happy to have it. It does have presence and history.
Here's a photo of the coin in its holder (hence the slight reflection), with a quarter next to it for comparison. The angle is slightly oblique,...
No doubt about it, it was a big bucks purchase, my first and last, for sure. With the pension and social security as income now, I am forced into...
Very nice examples, all. Here's my coin, purchased in San Jose at the local coin store in the late 90's. This coin was struck on a broad flan,...
Nice!
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