Actually the link between strange structures on Malta and links to Egypt was discussed on "Ancient Aliens." Even on the History Channel, it was...
Also unpublished.... AV Kupang Palembang/ Sumatra circa 1100AD Srivijaya Dynasty[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
AV 1/2Pagoda ND Vijayanagar Empire Achyutaraya 1529-42 obverse: Gandabherunda (Giant Eagle) Holding Elephants suspended from his beak! reverse:...
Yes, many strange and wonderfull types of coins came from SE Asia in that time period.
Messina AV 4 Tari d'oro ND Messina Mint Sicily/ Messina under German Rulers Konrad I Holy Roman Emperor 1250-58 Only the AV 8 Tari is shown in...
They where probably Conger Eels[ATTACH]
Beautifull coins! The ones from Malta are amazing:) But your AR Tetradrachm/ Eumenes I is a stunner, love the high relief. You had supberb...
I agree, not much has been written about the Malay Island coinages. There are books on the Islamic dynasties, but not the others. I got this neat...
It never will... I see in theUK publication, "Coin News" many barbs hurled at US TPG coins. Example/ an AV 5 Guineas PGGS MS-62 (sold in British...
WOW! That is an interesting coin, never seen that type before. John
Papal States/ Bologna Mint AV 10 Zecchini 1787 Pope Pius VI striking error on legend[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
This coin was struck on a cracked 'obverse" die AV Double Souverain d'or 1749 Antwerpen Mint Low Countries/ Brabant under Austrian Rule Maria...
Ottoman Empire AV Rumi Altin AH1223/15= 1822/3AD Islambul Mint Sultan Mahmud II 1808-39 These are common in high grades [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Byzantine Empire Restored AV Hyperypron ND Magnesia Mint Michael VIII 1275-85[ATTACH]
So did my parents/ uncles/ aunts, he was very popular in Germany. Food was one of his downfalls, I also love good food, take in 6000+ calories @...
That is the first time I heard Mario Lanza/ I would give him a perfect "10" for that song. Had to look him up, he died very young:( He died from...
Here is a "plated" AV Stater Westerham North Type Next up: Celtic coin imitating Macedonia coinage[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Just checked Iron Age Celtic Coinage by Chris Rudd. There are lots of Tribes like the Iceni that featured "Gods" on their coins.
I ll take Shakira over the horse;) Last time I rode on a horse, I was sore fore 24 hours after:( But I like horses on coins....seems the Celts had...
Lovely coins all of them! The Domitian AS is spectacular! Thanks for sharing.... John
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