There is also the very rare Cyprus issue from Richard on Crusade which contains a portrait, but it looks like any other Byzantine issue of the...
We could also include this Richard as one of his descendants. Richard I (of Normandy) - Richard II (N) - Robert I (N) - William II (N) or I (of...
Nice Aquitaine issue! I'm in need of one of these. Have Poitou and England though: [ATTACH] French Feudal, Poitou Richard I, r. 1168-1185 AR...
Fantastic coins! A demnatio memoriae of Geta is certainly on my list!
Lovely groats! Sadly, none for me. I do have a nice enthroned Henry VII on a penny: [ATTACH] England Henry VII, r. 1485-1509 (1494-1501) Durham...
Very clever!
IT'S A COIN!!!! (Sorry... someone had to do it)
I did buy a surprising number of ancients this year. Here is the poster I made at the half way point - only two purchases after this, both of...
Following in @zumbly 's footsteps, here's my $1-$100 list (I've avoided adding coins from my top ten, unless they are the only coin in this...
I agree - both the Saladin and Cnut are fantastic coins!
Lovely honorable mentions - and I'm always happy to have a reason to pile on my own Menander! [ATTACH] Kingdom of Bactria Menander I r. c....
That Henri II is fantastic!! Congrats on catching such a rarity!
Different sultans for Kilwa, but even some of the Kilwa coins have a different design. Here's the one I posted above with another from the same...
The Kilwa coins are fascinating, particularly what they can mean for our understanding of the Swahili coast. There have been some unknown Sultans...
Thanks all! I'm torn about sharing my love of medieval stuff - sure it's more fun to talk about, but now I'm going to get more competition! W-S...
thanks all! I'm actually a little surprised at the number of ancients I bought this year - including my first non-Alexander Greek. I suspect...
I’ve been debating for a while whether I was ready to post my top ten or not. I haven't really made a purchase since July, due to my increased...
First medieval: [ATTACH] French Feudal, Poitou Richard I, r. 1168-1185 AR Denier, 17mm x 1 grams Obv.: +RICARDUS REX, cross patée, annulet in...
Very nice! What about that awesome weight?? (Or was that last year?)
You are by no means the only person to do this. My interest in coins stems from my love of history. Occasionally it is the coin that leads me to...
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