Attached is a screenshot of a coin I recently saw on Gupta Empire. I couldn't find anything like it so am wondering if it's a real coin or not. It...
CNG raised it to 20% for their standard auctions, 22.5% for the premium auctions. They were my go to with one of the lowest, 18%. Are all...
Aegina Stater 2 by Mrktstrtmyhm posted Mar 28, 2022 at 11:07 AMAegina Stater 1 by Mrktstrtmyhm posted Mar 28, 2022 at 11:07 AM Picked up from...
I've started collecting earlier this year and I've purchased coins that stand out to me due to their historical significance, appearance, and...
I recommend Auction World in Tokyo. They were 10/10 for customer services/shipping/handling..everything. Only an 11% buyers fee too!
Thanks! Auction World in Tokyo has been an amazing experience. Only an 11% buyers fee too compared to 18-20% you see normally in Europe/N. America.
I've had my eyes on Koban for a while now and Jane's Auction World in Tokyo just had a great auction with plenty of fine examples on display. I...
Good points! In Savoca's last silver auction I saw the coveted Justinian II first reign solidus mislabeled as "Justin II" with an estimate @ 300...
What about Savoca, from Munich? They may not have high high end stuff like the ones you mentioned but IMO are very good, especially for beginners...
Thanks! I've been browsing auctions for a few months now and I don't think I've seen a single Athenian drachma meanwhile nearly every auction has...
Hey Ancient Coin buffs! I'm plugging along "The Peloponnesian War" by Thucydides and have just reached the first mention of money in the book....
Big thanks to everyone who contributed to this post! World coins, or world money, have always peaked my interest more so than anything else. Cheers!
koban by Mrktstrtmyhm posted Jun 3, 2021 at 7:13 PM I recently discovered the Tokugawa Koban and it had me wondering...what other types of money...
Wow. Japan in the 70s? What a time to be an exchange student there! I'm looking at buying a Koban to add to my worldly collection. What an...
Awesome presentation! I've recently been attracted to the Koban's and am looking at a few. Where did you gets yours that it came with the box and...
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