[ATTACH] Sicily - Syracuse Dionysios I, r. 405-367 B.C.; AE Trias, 17.99 mm x 7.9 grams Obv.: ΣΥΡΑ. Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian...
While someone had noted that there is a medieval atlas from this same series, there is also a very well made book called the Atlas of Medieval...
I should add 'interesting' from their historical standpoint. Admittedly, they are not much to look at
Medieval East African coins are rare, but quite interesting. It's a bit of a pain to find information on them though, as there is no definitive...
I enjoy British coins - obviously I like the medieval coins (which can be expensive), but many of the pre-decimal series are varied and...
Ah - I didn't realize it was a ligature. Okay, so how does this look: Obverse الحسن بن / سليمان / عز نصره Reverse يثق / بالواحد / المنان [ATTACH]
In terms of 'Yathiku" - I've just double checked my sources and I think that was a mistake on my part. It looks like the transliteration should...
Okay - So the reverse inscription I have thus changed to: يتق / بالواحل / المنان However, the second one still looks a little different from what...
Thanks for the help so far guys! @LaCointessa - google translate has not been useful, I'm afraid @Nas - The coin is from Kilwa in East Africa....
So, I had someone lined up to help me with this - a student of mine. Unfortunately now that it is summer break I don't expect to hear back from...
interesting details on that one - especially the double-beaded border. Here's mine: [ATTACH] Norman Italy - Calabria Roger I, r. 1072-1101...
Lovely coins! As others have said, I think the price is about right
I think there is a large difference, considering these pieces were created by these ancient people themselves. As such, when they turned their...
I appreciate the confidence, but I don't recall ever seeing Knights Templar coins, hence I didn't respond. I can't say I know!
As others have said, it's your coin and you may do what you like, but turning them into jewelry does damage them. Also consider this: By this...
Except for the wheelbarrow... which is surprising since the wheelbarrow was invented in China
Hartill 9.71 Nice looking coin!
Then I'll continue my guessing - it must be something big, so I'll hazard Kubilai Khan (and if so, I'll be incredibly envious...)
But I'm just guessing. I don't have a book near me
Yuan Dynasty I'd hazard...
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