-
When Caracalla Died
In his book, The Prince and The Emperors, a biography of Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi, Dov Zakheim writes: The Talmud records that when "Antoninus" died, Rebbe eulogized him with the words "The… (View Post)1 -
Queen Mary II and My Birthday
I have no strong interest in coins or medals featuring British monarchs, so I normally would not pay attention to a medal commemorating the death of Mary II (of William and Mary). However, the date o… (View Post)2 -
Maurice Tiberius
Two new additions to one of my core collections, Maurice Tiberius Regnal Years. The follis is a particularly beautiful example. (View Post)3 -
A Ferdinand & Isabella 4R
Finally, an example that makes me happy. My first example was sea salvage. The second one just did not "feel" or look right. This one I find very satisfactory. (View Post)5 -
A Magnificent Gordian III Type
I have wanted one like this for quiet some time. (View Post)4