I think it is the bottom of a glass vase. The pointy shards there are what is left.
I'm also looking forward to it. Hopefully it gets released soon. We need an updated view on Crusader and generally Latin coinage in the Levant....
Those pointy things on the left image look to my like what is left from a broken glass vase at its base. Maybe a profile pic would also help to...
The picture is a bit blurred but I see no outright signs of forgery. More likely a mule?
I am not an US coins and notes collector, but this story and collection are awesome. When did regional banks stop issuing legal tender?
They are not very rare but not common either. Also, after Kingdom of Heaven, Guy became some sort of a celebrity historical figure, which might...
I think that the sharp edges showing in the OP indicate that it is the base of a glass vase, marked by the maker or for the owner. Some of these...
There are two aspects here: 1. Doukaton - which is a territory ruled by a duke (dux), a military leader under the Eastern Roman (Byzantine)...
Guy de Lusignan is generally ill-regarded historically, some of which is deserved, some just a result of things beyond his own control. But what...
That's the one. Yours looks way better and distinguishable.
No takers? Here is a hint: it is not an Imperial issue. It is also still quite controversial and it dates from just past the mid 14th century. -...
I think your first one may be from Rome. I think I see SMRQ in the exergue.
If your interest is in italo-norman history and coinage you will get to know all these things by heart in no time.
Time for a new puzzle, I'm sure you missed these: [ATTACH]
The GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI type is not the only one with the obverse legend ending in AVG G AVG. The same obverse legend was used with the more...
Now this is recognisable regardless.
Thats it. Apparently its not in Vemania-Isny either. I was following the auction but at 700+ EUR its more than I would have went anyway. This...
Very interesting historically and numismatically. Is it recognisable if you dont read Arabic?
This antoninian of Ticinum sold in late July for 705EUR: [ATTACH] Silvered Antoninianus/Aurelianus, AE24mm 3.86g OBV: VIRTVS PR - OBI - AVG;...
Have these become more available in the last couple of years?
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