[ATTACH] A more recent purchase. Still using the short cross.
[ATTACH] These weisspfennigs are a lot of fun to collect. A date run is within reach. This one needs an Acatone bath.
[ATTACH] It is relatively easy to acquire some Early Dated gold coins. One just has to be patient.
[ATTACH] First Early Dated (Anno Domini) dated gold coin. Several issuing mints. Some very rare pieces.
[ATTACH] This date and coin starts a century long issuing of this coin Several cities issued them. Not all dates are known.
[ATTACH] A relatively common Early Date, but rarely comes nice. Date: CCCC XXII
[ATTACH] Another short cross Date: CCCC XVIII
[ATTACH] This one has a short cross. Date: CCCC XII
[ATTACH] Another medium sized cross. The date reads CCCC TERCIO
[ATTACH] A mixed date, Roman numerals and letters. CCCC SECUNDO This date starts a run medium sized crosses. Earlier coins had full crosses.
I wholeheartedly agree. An incredible amount of detail on a coin, 2/3 the size of a U.S. dime. The die engraver must've had amazing vision. The...
[ATTACH] This is the correct pic for the second coin. Different dies.
This is the second one I own. Two different dies. Messed up , used the wrong pic. Correct pic is below.
When you get a chance, share some of the others. Your Shield Nickel has a good look. I like it.
[ATTACH] This piece, dated 1391, is from Schoonvorst-Sichem, small town a short 6 miles from Aachen. This date is the easiest of pre 1400 A.D....
[ATTACH] This is my first pre 1400 A.D. dated coin that I own. I've added since. Considering the condition, not bad for 650 years old. These...
[ATTACH] The first collectable Anno Domini dated coin. Earlier pieces are no longer extant. About 20 available to collectors, the rest in...
[ATTACH] Christ rising from the tomb. Venice, Italy 1342-1354 Biaggi 2822
@fred13 That's a beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing.
I saw the "g". The reason for my question. Thank you.
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