Italcambio rings a bell, I got quite a few coins from them, back when I just started collecting. I remember seeing these Biafran 5 coin proof sets...
I still think its Lioxen! The head definately are female lioness....
Looks more like a hybrid cross.... Head resembles lioness/rest of body horse;)
That is one fabulous coin!
These were definately one of the most beautifull coin designs of the twentieth century;)
This beautifull Proof Set was struck at Valcambi Mint in Switzerland, for the newly independent Republic of Biafra in 1969. The World stood by and...
Nice example Pellinore! That type of coin is on my "wantlist"! John
Best thing about these coins....they are not pricey:) In Triton XX auction, I wanted to get a couple of the RR AR Denari/ they all went for well...
Thanks everyone! Sixteen of Dr. Adams coins now have a "good home" in my collection. His awesome coll. was so outstanding it was auctioned off in...
An oldie/but goodie:) AV Dinara 30mm./7.81g. Boxlo Mint Hormizd I 270-300AD obv. King Standing Left/Wearing Lion-Head Crown/Swastia Between Feet...
My main focus is on RR/Imperial/Western Empire/Eastern Empire/Byzantine AV coinage/now also AR stuff. ONLY book I have on these are ERIC-II/...
I wonder what happened to the moneyer/mintmaster? Probably lost his job....and his head:(!
I do not think they would go lower then the opening/starting bid. I always look into prices (a) catalogue value (b) check comparable coins in...
Thanks all! Yeah, I usually leave them slabbed. One thing great about having a "slabbed" coin....its much easier to handle and even show to other...
Beautifull coins! Probably, the Baroque Period was the apex of coin artistry. Esp. the AR Talers/multiples,AV Dukaten/multiples from the coin...
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