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Re: Why no hammered copper coins? Just silver and gold?
Bronze coinage mostly fell out of use in Western Europe after the fall of the Western Roman Empire (though there were some issues in the Italian states, as well as the early modern Spanish Maravedis … (View Post)1 -
Re: Saw this on Reditt help identifying a coin - Gold Medusa?
The style looks most like Larissa, Thessaly in ancient Greece, but I'm only familiar with their silver issues. Perhaps it's plated? That looks like exposed silver on the nose. (View Post)1 -
Re: "Satin Finish" Coins
Correct, except the satin finish uncirculated sets continued through 2010. In 2009, the satin finish cents are also distinct from the regular circulation issues due to being struck in 95% copper. (View Post)1 -
Re: So, what numismatic item did you GIVE for Christmas??
I put together a bag of Christmas goodies for my neighbor, and her grandson, that included a couple of buffalo nickels. The grandson really excited about the nickels! Hope we can get our coin club ba… (View Post)1 -
Re: Please help a newbie - what are these?
On the left is Thailand, with the portrait of the late King Rama IX. On the right is Morocco (their coins often include a star in the design). Don't have my books with me for an exact attribution, bu… (View Post)1