I was in our local coin shop and a lady brought in 32 $20 gold pieces to sell. The owner says, a check like last time ok? After she left he said...
Prussia 1533 Groschen [ATTACH] Russia 1533-84 Wire Money from Ivan the Terrible [ATTACH]
Wow, I really don't know what to say. Although I didn't know him personally his influence here can't be measured. What a loss for the community.
I told my self 58 before reading any comments. Didn't notice the mark on her nose but will stick with my initial gut.
I'm not totally certain what date comes next. Here are a couple for 1535 Saxony 1535 Thaler [ATTACH] and a 1535 dated Bavarian medal for Ludwig...
Good work @lordmarcovan I like doing and reading posts like this. Informative and visually appealing.
12 to 14 weeks sounds pretty typical unless you paid for one of the express services. I think you are blaming the wrong company.
Understand that I collect world coins. My eyes first said a France 1 Franc or German Pfenning but then my brain said that is probably the I in...
A new one for me. It's a type I have been admiring for a while. This one came a long and I grabbed it. [ATTACH] Byzantine Empire Constans II...
Be careful. Those Thalers are habit forming. I have quite of bad case of chasing them.
My 2 arrived today. I'm not a collector of US coins anymore buy I think they did a good job with these coins.
I have 2 for 1539. Brandenburg-Francona Thaler [ATTACH] and Prussia 3 Groschen [ATTACH]
Am I seeing things or did the raise the mintage limit today. Is says 271,250 now. Still says sold out but how can they change that number mid-stream?
On to 1540. Another one that isn't much to look at but for some reason that seems to be the norm for coins from Besancon. 1540 Carolus [ATTACH]...
I don't actually own this one anymore but will use it anyway. I believe that still follows the rules. 1541 Ottingen Thaler [ATTACH] Obverse:...
[ATTACH] Byzantine Gold Histamenon Nicephorus III (1078-81 AD) AU NGC 4/4 Obverse: Constantinople, Christ enthroned facing, right arm raised in...
Nice. I like Thalers, especially ones that don't have old dead guys on them.
Both of these came out of a Heritage "Shipwreck" auction without either being attributed on the label. I picked them both up for a reasonable...
It's not much to look at but for 1542 I have a Groschen from Prussia. [ATTACH]
Just a random choice. I have been working on a set for Jersey. [ATTACH]
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