Sorry to resurrect an old thread with a question, but if anyone's looking, I could use some help with this coin: [ATTACH] It came from a Polish...
The loss of Childeric’s treasure is a sad story, though it was well cataloged for the time, and several cast imitations of items were made, so we...
I see nothing to suggest that the coin is fake, and it looks fine to me, and a nice example. Congrats!
What a great coin! Most of the Merovingian dynasty are remembered for being weak monarchs, with the mayors of the palace having the real power...
This is a question to ponder. With some coins, it's obvious, but others less so. My thought was that the coin should be nearly unobtainable in...
That's a beautiful design. I guess whomever had such a coin wanted to make sure they remembered the value. I would imagine if they didn't get...
That Hadrian is not bad! I've a number in worse shape make decent prices.
A recent thread on "worst coins" inspired this post, which I call "Wretched rarities" These are atrocious coins that look like they should have...
Here are some coins of Henry VIII: [ATTACH] A first coinage groat, with the portrait of his father Henry VII [ATTACH] A second coinage groat,...
Another year, another top 10 list My focus remains British medieval coins, and I've added a number. The kingdom does still exist to this day,...
Nice pick-up! The series H sceattas are generally associated with Hamwic, based on find spots. Apparently they didn’t circulate that much beyond...
[ATTACH] A secondary phase sceatta (ca. 720-750) from East Anglia, Anglo-Saxon England. Issuer unknown but issued during the time of king...
I will be there. My favorite show of the year. I missed it this year.
[ATTACH] Anglo-Saxon pale gold thrymsa Ca. 650-675 “Two Emperors” type S. 767 This early British coin has degenerative Roman symbolism,...
Congrats John. I have 6 coins on order from parts III/IV, awaiting the export licenses. Tony had a remarkable collection in this area of British...
I have been very poorly active in the forums recently, and apologize for that. I humbly present a few Anglo-Saxon Mercian pennies. Mercia was...
Raiding and pillaging is not the only way coins could get around. There was significant North Sea trade during what is popularly called the...
My Anglo-Gallic Plantagenets: [ATTACH] Henry II [ATTACH] Eleanor [ATTACH] Richard I [ATTACH] Edward I [ATTACH] Edward II [ATTACH]...
Medieval Times is not historic, not particularly authentic, but it's fun nonetheless! Kind of place you go for a birthday, with or without the...
Most recent acquisition, arrived today! [ATTACH] Anglo-Saxon "eclectic" sceat Early 8th century Celtic cross type O: Abstract "quilled" bust...
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