Does this book also include information on reading the coins? Would it be possible for you to share an image of the table of contents?
Thanks a ton, gxseries.
Hi Could anyone please tell me the current catalog values of these coins? 1801 2 Kopeks (E.M)-G to VG 1914 20 Kopeks (СПБ BC)-F to VF
Punch-marked Karshapana of Ashoka the Great Another link, for those who love conspiracy theories. Obverse [IMG] Reverse [IMG] Symbols Obverse...
This one reminds me of coins from the Kingdom of Kashmir (from 6th to 12th century AD), which followed a very degenerated prototype of later...
Obverse FERENCZ JÓZSEF I.K.A.CS. ÉS M.H.S.D.O.AP.KIR. (Franz Joseph by the Grace of God Emperor of Austria and Apostolic King of Hungary, Croatia,...
Obverse BASILEWS ALEXANDROU (of King Alexander), around upside-down anchor (adopted from the Seleucids, who used it to symbolize their naval...
Obverse DN VALEN-S PF AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right [IMG] Reverse (SECVRI)TA(S)-(RE)IPVBLICAE (the security of the...
Obverse CO(NSTAN)TINVS IVN NOB C; Laureate bust right, draped and cuirassed [IMG] Reverse (GLOR)-IA EXERC-ITVS (the glory of the army); two...
Larger scans and/or parts of the inscription would be very useful.
This reverse has the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS (the glory of the army); two soldiers helmeted, standing facing each other, reversed spears in...
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I'm still learning to classify these. I think the symbol on the reverse is that of Mauryan emperor Ashoka the Great. Correct? [IMG] [IMG]
One of the smallest coins I have... Obverse: Stylized lion/crescent [IMG] Reverse: Nagari legend [IMG]
Thanks. Those are too expensive for me, so I settled for the one which had the (about) right cost/quality ratio.
[IMG] [IMG] "F." or F incuse (seen under the king's neck) is the initial of Lt.-Col. William Nairn Forbes R.E., Master of the Calcutta Mint from...
I think the second scan shows a replica of the medal issued to commemorate the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
Yes, a similar symbol is found on Hyderabad State coins.
Hi Oldman Do you mean that the symbols shown on the two coins are two different characters in Russian? If they are, in fact, the same character...
Here is another example for comparison. I think there is a definite difference in where the two bars of the П are joined. [IMG]
Separate names with a comma.
