-
Re: Post Your Ancient and Medieval Coins
Here’s a smattering of medieval England. Early Anglo-Saxon gold shilling/thrymsa Early Anglo-Saxon silver sceatta Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria, Eadberht Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Kent, Cuthred Ang… (View Post)8 -
Re: If you knew then, what you know now about coin collecting…
It’s ok to start a set that can never be completed. Make and keep friends in the hobby. Find your own path. No need to collect what everyone else collects just because it’s popular. Don’t be afraid o… (View Post)5 -
Re: Saving Paper Auction Catalogs - Need your thoughts
I have many catalog PDFs downloaded to a folder on my computer, this allows me to perform searches with a great deal more ease than thumbing through catalogs. This includes many old sales that can be… (View Post)2 -
Re: How much does provenance add to a coin's value?
In world and ancient coins, where most coins are raw, provenance is extremely important, and can add to the value quite a bit. An old provenance helps to give confidence to authentication and surface… (View Post)2 -
Re: Research material: Bibliothèque nationale de France
A useful resource. If you’re ever in Paris, check out the BnF museum’s Cabinet des Medailles. I was there a few weeks ago. It has a small collection on display, but there are some outstanding ancient… (View Post)1
