Indeed it does. Greco elements are strong on the obverse but Chinese is the reverse
Thanks.. I particularly liked the multi culturalism behind the coin.
Welcome @AnYangMan Mika. I share your interests particularly on East Asian coins. Being Chinese, I am partisan to Chinese coins in particular as...
You're welcome.. just trying to share some oriental coinage with this group
Thanks.. I'm pretty proud of this piece. Many were of terrible conditions with work characters. The Sino-Kharosthi scripts are still very clear on...
Kingdom of Khotan. Also known as Yutian (于闐）or Hetian (和田). Kharosthi: Maharajasa Yidirajasa Gurgamoasa. Chinese: 重廿四铢铜钱。weight 24 Zhu copper...
Thanks.. the last one is a lifetime issue.. I like that best.. the 3rd is an Odesos issue. Crude imitative but unique in its way
Thanks everyone for sharing your Alexanders... :happy:
One of the main drivers and themes in collecting was to hold a piece of history belonging to significant historical personalities. One of my...
Thank you.. these are not by any means rare though but quiet Interesting For its kind
Very true. Though I heard the reason why it was a hook was for convenience over the dress they were wearing
It's my pleasure @Alegandron .. coin collecting like you said is a fascinating study and appreciation of man's creativity and artistic expressions...
Thanks @Alegandron .. these were very likely minted with portability and convenience in mind like you mention. The design also influenced the...
Persia. Safavid Dynasty. Abu'l Muzaffar Ismail I (1501-1524) Silver Larin. Comprised of high grade silver wires bent and stamped with the year...
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