I just realized - this is also the caliph that sent an elephant as a gift to the court of Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne!
The Spectrum of coins I found this post on "The Spectrum of coins" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for "Coin Talk Thread of the...
You forgot one - the Scholar. Acquires coins (or even simply examines them) not out of interests in price or even rarity, but about what they can...
This was sent to me by a friend who knew I had been looking for one. Harun al-Rashid is the caliph featured in the 1001 Arabian Nights tales....
Not bad. Gold is gold. :D The only Canadian gold that this Scot would be interested in acquiring. are the Newfie $2's.
When I first read this, I had to wonder whether you had new coins to show or if the title was merely a comment on your physical state. :D
Ewomack, you seem to be envisioning a complete collapse of SOCIETY, not the economy. (In which case the best trade good would be whiskey. Lol)...
Don't get me wrong, I would pay HANDSOMELY for a Roman bank note. :whistle:
You can do a type set. I used to have the same problem you did. "Why should I pay a hundred extra dollars because the number on the obverse is...
All modern European currency. Nice catch!
Waterloo medal I found this post on "Waterloo medal" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for "Coin Talk Thread of the Week Nominations...
Are you talking about alcohol or SGS? :ohya:
[IMG] Licinius II AE follis – 19mm Siscia, 320 AD Laureate, draped bust l., Victory on globe in right hand, mappa in left hand LIC-INIVS IVN NOB...
Ha, that is one ridiculous mental image I have. I hope it worked out for you!
Mine means "Earth-Seer" in Elvish. I got tired of coming up with a new number combination to put after my old screename, and I hate those...
Probus AE antoninianus, RIC Vb Siscia 706. Radiate cuirassed bust r., IMP C PROBVS PF AVG. Pax standing left holding olive branch and sceptre, PAX...
Hear, hear! :hammer:
Its been known to happen! I can't recall the example right now, though.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domitian_II Some info on this guy. Proves the usefulness of numismatics, doesn't it?
Indeed, but there may be more found. The unique gold mancus of the English (Mercian) King Coenwulf was purchased privately, later bought by the...
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