We've had similar questions before, here's a thread with lots of good suggestions (including my own):...
China, Northern Song dynasty, Emperor Zhe Zong (1086-1100), Yuan You period (1086-1093). inscription Yuan You Tong Bao (Yuan You Current Coin)...
Great Christmas present! Coins 1-3 are Khusro II, 4 is Hormazd IV, 5 is Kavad I. My takes on dates and mintmarks (which are found to the left...
I have one very worn but recognizable as of Antonia Minor: [ATTACH]
Merry Christmas, everyone! My only numismatic gift was the second edition of Hartill's "Cast Chinese Coins" (I've been getting by with an old 1st...
Thanks! It was Pars Coins Auction 10. This was basically just a little extra bid for me- I was mainly interested in some Persis and Sasanian...
I haven't posted the full write-up yet, but this Abbasid dirham dated 148 AH (765 AD) and from a scarce mint (al-Rayy), cost me just $12 bid and...
Hey, I like to go bird-watching, why haven't I ever found any treasure out in the field? :greedy: Well, I did find a quarter on the ground once,...
For me, it's more the "meh" factor than "comfort zone", if comfort zone means ability to ID and understand the coins. I feel, if I really get...
All very nice coins, my favorite is #6 because it is such an unusual and dynamic scene.
Yes, the Kushans are an important but neglected culture in the history of India and Central Asia. Here's my coin of Kujula Kadphises: [ATTACH]...
Good to see you again @Deacon Ray ! Hope you're having a good Christmas season, and I... Waaaaait a minute. That selfie you posted... that's...
Excellent article, @Jochen1 ! I will probably end up citing it next time I write up a Sasanian or related coin. @tartanhill : As @Severus...
Nice, and a very historical type! I posted about my example earlier in the year:...
This denarius of Vespasian depicts his two sons, Titus and Domitian, who would both go on to become Emperor: [ATTACH] The reverse of this Trajan...
Yes, I have a (not very active) little sub-collection of CWTs. My own, not as nice as OP, "SPOOT" type: [ATTACH] A "Liberty and No Slavery" (the...
Yes, my use of "Byzantine" for pre-476 AD Eastern Roman Empire is my own personal idiosyncrasy. Sorry if that wasn't clear.
Cool! I think these are my favorite state coinage design. Here's my specimen: [ATTACH]
Nice, I think the Armenian coinage in general is quite weil-made for medieval Europe. My only piece is this AR takvorin of Gosdantin III...
Very nice group, I think #2 is my favorite.
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