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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Gavin Richardson, post: 2688557, member: 83956&quot;]I might have a little different riff on this topic. I enjoy the experience of reading a history book that is not specifically numismatic but nevertheless uses coins for illustrations. I like to see if I have, or can acquire, the coin that the writer feels is significant for making a point. Such was the case when I read Michael Cook’s introduction to the Koran, where he demonstrates the spread of Islam into Persia by means of a Khusro II silver drachm. Shortly after reading the slim book, I set about finding a nice, affordable version of the drachm, which I purchased from the VCoins store of our own Victor Clark. I still would like to get a version of the drachm that has the <i>bismillah </i>on it, reflecting the new Islamic hegemony in the region. I have referenced these pages before, but here they are again, along with the coin I bought from Victor.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]602611[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]602612[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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