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MadMuffin · August 9, 2004 9:11PM

Hi there,

I've been away for almost a couple of months. Too much work, basically - even though the last month was actually my summer holiday

So many things needed to be done that I had to spend less time on the internet... and cutting down my time on Ebay was not an option

So, did I miss anything important? I probably did. I'll have to browse through the old threads. But now that I have some time again I have some interesting stuff ready for you in the days to come. A coin gallery... a giveaway... a possibly unique coin... and who knows which other ideas that may spring from my twisted mind

Anyway, it's good to be back.

Marcel

oldshep · August 9, 2004 11:02PM

Welcome back - now get busy posting pictures and info to make up for lost time.

Shep

ajaan · August 10, 2004 1:52AM

Marcel, you have missed numerous threads on this Conder Token Forum.

MadMuffin · August 10, 2004 4:37AM

Yes, I have noticed that conder tokens is the new big thing. What happened to good old-fashioned gothic crowns? I have a single conder token myself, it's from Bath. It came in a large lot of coins that I bought a few years ago.

Shep - although I have worked a lot I have still managed to find some nice coins for my collection. Don't you worry. Pics are coming

Marcel

MadMuffin · August 10, 2004 4:49AM

In fact, I suddenly felt an urge to post a picture right now.

- Marcel

cosmicdebris · August 10, 2004 5:10AM

Welcome back

cacheman · August 10, 2004 6:43AM

You disappeared just about the time I visited your country in April...I took it personally.

tbirde56 · August 10, 2004 8:30AM

Welcome back Marcel! You've been missed!

Askari · August 10, 2004 10:52AM

Welcome back, Marcel!! You have been missed very much indeed!

MadMuffin · August 10, 2004 3:57PM

Thank you all -

Well Cache, I had to be silent for a while to focus on my work. Hope you enjoyed your visit! As I recall the weather was reasonable in April. You should be glad you chose that exact month for your visit. May, June and half of July was clouds, rain, cold weather

Marcel

syraq · August 10, 2004 5:01PM

What a nice coin from Nepal. Any more info on it Marcel?

wybrit · August 10, 2004 8:38PM

Welcome back Marcel. The Nepalese coin is outstanding.

MadMuffin · August 10, 2004 8:40PM

Dimitri, the coin was issued by the ruler of the kingdom of Kathmandu, one of the three kingdoms at that time within the Kathmandu Valley. The two others were Patan and Bhatgaon (Bhaktapur).

The coin is quite scarce and rarely offered for sale, especially in such a high grade as this one. It has barely circulated. Not all text on the coin is in fact legible, it's some kind of "pseudo-Persian".

The date of the coin, 775, is found at the bottom of the reverse. The AD date is found by adding 880 to the Nepalese year.

I have been collecting Nepalese coins since 1996 and this is one of the better pieces in my collection.

If you wish to see more Nepalese coins from my collection, try this link:

My Yahoo gallery

I keep updating it every week.

Marcel

syraq · August 10, 2004 9:02PM

Thank you Marcel. I just looked at them, they're all beautiful.

ajaan · August 10, 2004 9:31PM

Dimitri, new account????

syraq · August 10, 2004 9:44PM

ajaan · August 10, 2004 9:48PM

Dimitri, you still in Athens? or did you escape the Olympic madness and go to the islands?

Luvdawgs · August 10, 2004 9:55PM

Welcome back, Marcel

syraq · August 10, 2004 10:00PM

MadMuffin · August 11, 2004 4:06PM

Strangely enough, a coin similar to the one I pictured in this thread has just been offered for sale on Ebay - in case someone is interested. The seller is quite OK, I have bought lots of coins from him. He accepts payment in the US and has the coin sent registered from Nepal.

1655 mohar

Marcel

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