You can't even begin to imagine some of the dreck that I absolutely HAD to have for my collection.
Okay, so the first thing to understand is that native copper "economies" were not monetized. Copper, shells, feathers, and other precious objects...
This is a subject that I've taken some interest in lately. I'll give you a detailed response later tonight, when I can access my bibliography.
[IMG] ROME. 1st-3rd century AD. PB Tessera (14mm, 2.03 g, 12 h) Mercury standing facing, holding bag and caduceus Clasped hands Rostowzew 2677
I find it much more likely that the blogger improperly translated "stuiver" as "nickel." He could easily have said "stuiver, a Dutch silver coin..."
I have no idea what he is talking about. There were no nickel coins struck anywhere at that time.
"Most of the coins are Netherlands nickels..." :computer:
Fyi, that articles is only one in the anthology. Probably the one most relevant to your collecting interests, but there are a ton of other great...
Yes. Jacquiers and Charlie Davis have copies too.
Price is still in print and is available for *only* $550.
Think of numismatic books like encyclopedias or college textbooks. Extremely expensive and often hard to find.
Alexandropoulos. Les Monnaies de l’Afrique Antique G.K. Jenkins & R.B. Lewis. Carthaginian Gold and Electrum Coins
Claudius II
It is hard to find. But if you can't find a copy, consider picking up Coinage of the Caravan Kingdoms and the Martin Huth Collection, both...
You have really taken a shine to Nabataean coinage! I am quite impressed that you found a specialty so quickly. Have you already found a copy of...
You know, I looked at this coin and said, "Antioch mint, PM under bust... what's so special?" Where the heck is this forest you keep talking...
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It is possible that Chris and I are spoiled by older, better prices and special opportunities. Nevertheless, I would offer $60, maybe up to $100,...
All of those are overpriced, some of the dealers listed are even notorious for over pricing coins. Here is one that sold quite recently for...
Thanks! Maybe I should share some of it here: [IMG] UNITED STATES, Native proto-currency. Seneca tribe. Ganounata village (Honeoye Falls, NY)....
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