That is the fascinating aspect in coin collecting, so much history behind the coins design/ruler/period in history/provenance.
Me too Mat! Basel issued some of the most beautifull coinage, esp. 1580-1750 They had a 1741 20 Dukaten FDC obv. City/rev. Basilisk on Sincona...
here is a Victoria YH Shield 1884-S (Sydney) Mint Australia ex: Quartermaster Collection of Australian Coins[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Solidus minted in Constantinople. He was nicknamed "Bulgar Slayer" for his record vs Bulgars in battles.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Always nice feeling when a coin arrives...I am waiting for a nice Nicephorus I from Gorny&Mosch.
Too late, I am here to stay! But, with knowing all of you from your posts, you definately helped me out. Now, I know I was stupid not to go after...
I guess, it would be great for sleddin![ATTACH]
Thanks, yes indeed you are correct. Hard work also most important in having the satisfaction that you are a productive member of society. Other...
Had I been around in 1915, I would been first in line at mint to pick up one of each freshly minted:angelic: Before that special day, I would have...
Yes, Dr. Adams had a fine collection. I have to admit, before the sale of his coll., I never heard of him. Hope he is collecting up in heaven, sad...
If, it was the recent powerball lottery, 1.6 Billion. I would keep 50 million aside for other endeavours. Rest, keep tabs on auctions on sixbid....
Glad you asked, I have ever since I was 18, collected only gold coinage. When, I was a little boy growing up in Germany, I read the Grimm nursery...
Thanks, I really like Islamic material, esp. since its dated, and rather inexpensive.
Shake hands! I will now go for silver coinage, at least in Imperial Roman coinage.
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