I never noted that, you are right...it really does look like a clown!
Here in Canada, our 2016 loonie ($1) is worth 3 cents compared to a 1967 dollar, silver back then. That is quite a bit of inflation. I remember...
Beautifull coins, esp. the shape, design. I do not have any Bactrian coins, now I really want some! Yes, armour was needed to protect elephants...
Struck circa 739 AD under King Tulgen (739-42) 23mm 1.39g Cordoba Mint [ATTACH]
I had my heart set on a Syrian AV Stater, was outbid....while at work. Too many rich people bidding:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(
I would take take the Tiger also! Its probably worth over $20 million, with that money I could buy the fully restored 67 427(435HP) Corvette...
Great history lesson. Thanks for posting it! John
Mikey, you got me hooked on SILVER, in return I got you into GOLD, we both win! Hoth2, here is a REAL CAR....Ferdinand Porsche was most famous for...
Nice coins everyone! I have none....so far. But I am working on it! Maybe by Thursday I will get one.:):):):):)
Wonderfull advice!:):):):):):):):):):) John
I have to admit, I really used to miss out by concentrating only on high quality gold. Now, I can get most every emperor/empress/usurper for my...
Thanks guys/gals for nice comments! I am off to work now... John
Here is one from Achaia/ AV Dukat 3.50g. ND Robert d'Anjou of Tarente 1346-64 FDC example[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Beautifull coin! Here is one of mine....AV Zecchino ND 3.51g. 24mm. Crusader States/ Lord Giacomo Gattilusio 1376-96 Mytilene/Greece[ATTACH]
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2.96g. 19mm. obv. Bust rev. Pietas Standing
Yes, it is a proof restrike. It is from Adams collection. John
Oops! I do have a Roman Empress to post! AV Tremissis Constantinople Mint circa 421/23AD 16mm/ 1.51g Empress Aelia Eudoxia/ wife of Theodosius...
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