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  1. Loong Siew
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    Ancient Chinese Qi Knife

    The Chinese characters do not look like the script and width or finesse of the period..
    Post by: Loong Siew, Jul 15, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    One of the most unusual coins minted.. Medieval India gold fanam

    Thanks @Jwt708 .. unfortunately I lack the focus and specialisation as you guys.. I'm a bit of a back of all trades.. haha
    Post by: Loong Siew, Jun 12, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    One of the most unusual coins minted.. Medieval India gold fanam

    Perhaps in some way
    Post by: Loong Siew, Jun 12, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    One of the most unusual coins minted.. Medieval India gold fanam

    Not as ancient.. the only other closely similar shaped coin I can relate to are the Kokku Ridhi or Ceylonese “fish hook” Larins
    Post by: Loong Siew, Jun 12, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    One of the most unusual coins minted.. Medieval India gold fanam

    Neither have I until recently.. given their rarity and the lack of prominence of the the Shaliharas, most wouldn't know..
    Post by: Loong Siew, Jun 12, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    One of the most unusual coins minted.. Medieval India gold fanam

    Thanks @Alegandron .. it is tiny and weighs only 0.7g.. most fanam are round.. only these are characteristically U shaped..
    Post by: Loong Siew, Jun 12, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    One of the most unusual coins minted.. Medieval India gold fanam

    Thanks @paddyman98 .. it's been awhile since I last visited and posted :)
    Post by: Loong Siew, Jun 12, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    One of the most unusual coins minted.. Medieval India gold fanam

    Medieval India. Shilaharas of Karahad. Feudatories of the Chalukyas. Circa 8-13th century AD. U-shaped gold fanam. 3 punchmarks. Cross legged...
    Thread by: Loong Siew, Jun 12, 2018, 13 replies, in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Extremely early (as in the first) round coin of China.

    Looks fine to me also.. the existence of patches of malachite adds to its authenticity.. it is also a fine piece. congratulations @TypeCoin971793
    Post by: Loong Siew, May 30, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Asian Script Translation needed.

    I’m sorry but this script is beyond me either..
    Post by: Loong Siew, Mar 30, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    The First Dollar

    Yours a fantastic Daalder as well. The later issues are more refined compared to the first Joachimsthal issues. Weak presses and crude planchets...
    Post by: Loong Siew, Mar 26, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    The First Dollar

    Ludovicus refers to the reigning Lord Ludwig II of Bohemia when this was issued. Basanno not sure. I don't understand Latin very well
    Post by: Loong Siew, Mar 26, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    The First Dollar

    Thanks @Cheech9712
    Post by: Loong Siew, Mar 26, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    The First Dollar

    You're welcome.. Not many people realize where our dollars come from..
    Post by: Loong Siew, Mar 26, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    The First Dollar

    Haha.. Thanks.. I reckon you meant Czech?
    Post by: Loong Siew, Mar 26, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    The First Dollar

    Here are some details https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces87014.html
    Post by: Loong Siew, Mar 26, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    The First Dollar

    Thanks @TheRed .. I have been eyeing this coin for a long time.. this is the first issue design. Soon after there is a slight redesign of the...
    Post by: Loong Siew, Mar 26, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    The First Dollar

    I agree with the Thaler. Subsequent issues are very beautiful and intricate. Almost a work of art by itself. But i prefer coins with a story..
    Post by: Loong Siew, Mar 26, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    The First Dollar

    Thanks @longshot .. Although not fantastic design wise but historically significant..
    Post by: Loong Siew, Mar 26, 2018 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    The First Dollar

    The first Dollar. Bohemia. Count Stephan Schlick and brothers. Guldengroschen. Joachimsthal. 1517. Davenport 8138. The first Dollar originated...
    Thread by: Loong Siew, Mar 26, 2018, 27 replies, in forum: Ancient Coins
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