I stopped by our weekend show and pick this one up, just because.
Nice piece 'Filthybroke'. Attractive toning too. Thanks for sharing.
~Daniel
Reply #43
by coinsarefun on 16 Jan, 2010 19:36
How about a broadstruck piece
Reply #44
by Zantetsuken on 16 Jan, 2010 19:53
Interesting error coin Stefanie. Here is a specimen that I picked up in the last couple of weeks. This a 3 Tenge coin from the EMIRATE OF BUKHARA dated 1336 AH/1917 AD. This is an exceptional specimen for a coin that usually found with weak and off-centered striking.
Interesting error coin Stefanie. Here is a specimen that I picked up in the last couple of weeks. This a 3 Tenge coin from the EMIRATE OF BUKHARA dated 1336 AH/1917 AD. This is an exceptional specimen for a coin that usually found with weak and off-centered striking.
BUKHARA (EMIRATE)~ 3 Tenge 1336 AH/1917 AD
I have never really studied or collected ancients but I must say that every time I see these particular ones, the ones with a great strong strike and high grade of preservation it amazes me!!! Nice one Zantetsuken
Reply #46
by Zantetsuken on 16 Jan, 2010 20:08
I have never really studied or collected ancients but I must say that every time I see these particular ones, the ones with a great strong strike and high grade of preservation it amazes me!!! Nice one Zantetsuken [/quote]
You'd think this would be an ancient coin, wouldn't you? But actually, it was only minted within the last century. The crude minting methods do have a tendency to deceive people as to the actual age of certain coins such as this one. I'm glad you like it.
~Daniel
Reply #47
by Zantetsuken on 20 Jan, 2010 20:51
Here's a coin I just received today in the mail. This is a silver Denar from the GRAND DUCHY OF LITHUANIA dating from 1392-1430 AD. This was issued under the reign of Grand Duke: Vytautas Didysis~The Great.
LITHUANIA (GRAND DUCHY)~ AR Denar 1392-1430 AD
Reply #48
by Zantetsuken on 23 Jan, 2010 17:53
Here is a rare specimen I received in the mail today. This is silver 5 Line Dinar from the SERBIAN EMPIRE dating from 1346-1355 AD. It was issued under the reign of Tsar: Stefan Uros IV~Dusan.
Here is a rare specimen I received in the mail today. This is silver 5 Line Dinar from the SERBIAN EMPIRE dating from 1346-1355 AD. It was issued under the reign of Tsar: Stefan Uros IV~Dusan.
SERBIAN EMPIRE~5 Line Dinar 1346-1355 AD
I recognize the 'Christ seated' reverse from earlier similar Byzantine pieces, but I wonder what the lettering says on the obverse?
