The Charles (1&11) looked more impressive, then the older Charles III. At least the former had the legend right, "Carolus"
Kyzikos EL Heckte ND Kyzikos Mint Struck 600-550BC 2 known to exist[ATTACH]
a "porker"[ATTACH]
Lets change theme to "archaic coinage" In simpler terms, the first coins used in commerce were electrum (gold/ silver) alloy. Most came from Asia...
Since no has updated, I will:D Note: coin wrongly attributed/ should be.... Malay States/ Sultanate of Kelantan AV Kupang ND/ NM Unknown Sultan...
This coin although noted dated was likely struck after AH 982 -992 (1574-84)[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Agree 1000%. Why buy Krugerrands/ Maple Leafs/ Pandas? Better to build a great collection with emphasis on rarity eye appeal quality These coins...
Gold $4850.00
I agree, my ship wrecks in Adriatic, Aegean, Mediterreanean Seas. That "Mare Nostrum" hoard was auctioned off by now defunct Roma Numismatics, I...
This was found in urn, Mediterreanan Sea in 1950. Now called "Mare Nostrum" Hoard ex Roma Auction. Probably a Roman wreck. [ATTACH]
Annam AV tien ND Emperor Duc Tong 1847-83 Later conquered by the French, incorporated into French Indo China.[ATTACH]
Or electrum/ silver:D[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Gold way down $4910 an oz:D
I could be called a person who collects for no real purpose other then to have fun. My collection spans 27 centuries, most coins are from period...
For "us" coin collectors, low gold prices are great. Lets face it, if you have 10K gold, most coins would be very expensive. The true numismatic,...
For me, I think they are pricey from 1815 down.....
What you wish for vs reality, never mix. The World is boiling right now, War in Iran, Russian invasion of Ukraine, Chinese expansionism in South...
I would love $1000 gold. That way, I can add more MS gold like Ottoman Empire AV 500 Piastres Deluxe and normal issues/ different Sultans Turkish...
1581 Khmer Kingdom AV Quarter Tical ND (1581) Unknown Ruler[ATTACH]
Here is one from 1595 I forgot to post Syria AV Sultani AH 1003 (1595) Dimashq Mint Mehmet III 1595-1603[ATTACH]
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