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Sycees were made throughout the Imperial period (up to AD 1911), but began to be replaced with regular gold coins during the Republic period. Imitation gold sycee are popular Chinese New Year decorat… (View Post)

I'm very much a "coin generalist" - ancient, medaieval, modern, world, I'll take one of everything, thanks. And "Roman" is very much a large part of what's out there in terms of s… (View Post)

I collect world coins, one of each type date and mintmark, going all the way back to 650 BC. Such a collection ought to be theoretically possible to "complete", but such a collection would … (View Post)

If it's an Oddfellows-related piece, perhaps the mystery word is some kind of office, rank or title within that organization. (View Post)

I am doubtful that this is true. Source? The Spink catalogue does not mention this happening. The Coincraft catalogue, which tends to go into detail concerning such mintage oddities and anecdotes, al… (View Post)