Another one.... AV Tremissis ND Suinthila 621-31AD Barbi Mint 23mm 1.42g.[ATTACH]
Sometimes even MS-65 slabbed coins, are graded by Kunker as Vorz. (EF) Here is my AV Salut d'or from English occupied France/ Henry VI/ Saint Lo...
Nice coin, I agree with you about third party slabbing. I have a lot of Medieval material from European auctions....in most cases coins are graded...
I have many....to start here is a Leopold I 1677 K-B Kremnitz Mint FDC[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I guess everyone is going out to purchase 'Lighthouse Albums" now!
Thanks for posting all those neat Empress coins, I hope to score some in upcoming auctions.... My motto is, "work, scan auctions/post proxy bids/...
Bing is right on....milk is for cats! I brought some ice cold Coronas with me to work today, 14 hr days go better with cold beer....esp. hot ones....
Just won this.... AV 50 Francs 1857-A (Paris Mint) MS-65 FDC[ATTACH] Emperor Louis Napoleon III 1852-70
Wonderfull coin, Cathago! Thanks Bing, I remember watching Hannibal (Victor Mature) epic, one of the ancient worlds greatest generals....too bad...
Here is my storage idea. I used saflips, housed in Lighthouse album...[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I learn something new every day!
obv. Head of Tanit left rev. Horse standing 18mm. 9.29g.[ATTACH]
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
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