This coin features Empress Maria Theresia wife of Holy Roman Emperor Franz I of Lorraine. There is a minting flaw as coin was struck from cracked...
About the Ferdinand and Isabella Excellente....man I missed a great coin. Cayon Auction had a Double Excellente from Sevilla Mint in SC-, I also...
Nice indeed! Probably way rarer then mine too! Thanks for showing them, the more the merrier.
Byzantine coins were prolific for that. I think it was Emperor Justinian II (who lost his nose) that begin the practice of having Jesus on...
Emperor Constantine IX Monomachus 1042-55[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Very true Mat. Go back in time to the "good old days" in US....say 1921. You then could take a $20 bill, redeem it for a pristine St. Gaudens...
Sadly not many. Just 20 or so US Morgan Dollars, Canadian... But, I am starting to collect 2 new topics. Roman AR Denarius/Antoninius and...
Good point! I should have explained that better!
Makes you wonder, why they cannot make coins like that today!
That is the fascinating aspect in coin collecting, so much history behind the coins design/ruler/period in history/provenance.
Me too Mat! Basel issued some of the most beautifull coinage, esp. 1580-1750 They had a 1741 20 Dukaten FDC obv. City/rev. Basilisk on Sincona...
here is a Victoria YH Shield 1884-S (Sydney) Mint Australia ex: Quartermaster Collection of Australian Coins[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Solidus minted in Constantinople. He was nicknamed "Bulgar Slayer" for his record vs Bulgars in battles.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Always nice feeling when a coin arrives...I am waiting for a nice Nicephorus I from Gorny&Mosch.
Too late, I am here to stay! But, with knowing all of you from your posts, you definately helped me out. Now, I know I was stupid not to go after...
I guess, it would be great for sleddin![ATTACH]
Thanks, yes indeed you are correct. Hard work also most important in having the satisfaction that you are a productive member of society. Other...
Had I been around in 1915, I would been first in line at mint to pick up one of each freshly minted:angelic: Before that special day, I would have...
Yes, Dr. Adams had a fine collection. I have to admit, before the sale of his coll., I never heard of him. Hope he is collecting up in heaven, sad...
If, it was the recent powerball lottery, 1.6 Billion. I would keep 50 million aside for other endeavours. Rest, keep tabs on auctions on sixbid....
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