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| Psa A Warning For "Keydatecoins" Do Not Use Their Auction House To Buy Coins
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tdziemia
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 Posted 05/17/2025 11:14 am
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Caveat emptor.
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they put grades on coins that are in some cases 4-5 grades higher then they really are.
The only grades universally recognized in North America are NGC, PCGS and ANACS (as far as I know). Any other grade assigned by anyone must be taken with a grain of salt. If you are buying coins, this is critical to understand, or you are vulnerable. |
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| How Can An Object Shaped Like An Apple Be Considered A Coin?
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tdziemia
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Posted 05/14/2025 1:58 pm
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the "cylinder" coin I purchased awhile back:
Most coins are disks, which are cylinders, just with different aspect ratio.
The apple is, of course, absurd. But so is the idea of hanging a currency and denomination on an object never meant to be used as money, but only to be looked at as a "collectibe."
But there are many absurd business ideas that make someone a lot of money, so as long as there is a market, they will persist.
Chaq'un a son gout. |
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| Post Your Papal States Coins - Reverse Chronological Schedule By Ruler
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tdziemia
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Posted 05/14/2025 12:54 pm
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It seems Gregory was engaged in "dueling alphabet" with Henry III, the incumbent French king, whose analagous coin looked like this:
That's really interesting - definitely aligned designs. Maybe to make them more acceptable or even understandable by the local populace?
That makes sense. French coins didn't bear a denomination, so the populace only knew the value of the coin by size and design.
And, that's a great teston. Congrats! |
| | Forum: "Post Your..." Gallery Topics |
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| Legal Implications Of Collecting.
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tdziemia
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Posted 05/13/2025 7:44 pm
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@Sap, great analysis and commentary.
I have only bought from large(-ish) auction houses in the countries s in Europe that have that have export restrictions on antiquities, and been able to depend on them to do all the requisite paperwork.
After pondering your insights, I don't think I would ever consider "winging it" on buying coins while on travel to Europe. |
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| Post Your Papal States Coins - Reverse Chronological Schedule By Ruler
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tdziemia
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Posted 05/12/2025 9:23 pm
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This is my only coin from Gregory XIII (1572-1585)
It has the unusual denomination of "2 Sols Parisis" and again is styled after a French feudal coin.
Another super interesting contribution. It seems Gregory was engaged in "dueling alphabet" with Henry III, the incumbent French king, whose analagous coin looked like this:
Keep 'em coming, Bacchus2! |
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| An Ancient And Old Coin
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tdziemia
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Posted 05/12/2025 2:30 pm
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What is the size?
The first photo looks like the design of a coin (something like a cross or a monogram in the center, and lettering around). However the "lettering" though largely missing, just looks like V V V.
Not enough remaining detail to say... |
| | Forum: Ancient, Greek, Roman, and Medieval Coins |
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| A Pair Of 1460s Florence Soldinos
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tdziemia
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Posted 05/12/2025 10:24 am
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Thanks, all.
Next, this somewhat more worn (but better centered) example dateable to the second half of 1468, mintmaster Antonio di Matteo di Ugucciozzo Ricci:
The Ricci coat of arms features a hedgehog(!). So the mintmaster's symbol at 11:00 on the reverse is a hedgehog with two stars above.
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| A Pair Of 1460s Florence Soldinos
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tdziemia
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Posted 05/11/2025 1:34 pm
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While Florence did not date their coins until well into the 1500s, the management system at the mint in the 14th-15th centuries (and I assume preservation of the records) enables many coins to be dated to within a 6-month period.
There was one official responsible for the gold coins and another for the silver, each usually changing every 6 months. Their family coat of arms was incorporated into the coin design (typically around 10-11:00 on the reverse), so it's possible to identify who was in charge (and when) when the coins were struck.
The soldino was a silver coin smaller than a dime, and weighing about 2/3 of a gram, struck for only a 9 year period in the mid 15th century. Like all coins struck by the Republic, it features a lily on one side and John the Baptist on the other/
I recently picked up two examples, dateable to 1462 and 1468 respectively.
First dateable to the 2d half of 1462, mint master Giovanni di Paolo Di Paolo Rucellai:
The Rucellai arms in the pear-shaped shield at 11:00 reverse are something like a rampant lion climbing up a hill:
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| C N G: Imported Coins Will Be Subjected To Tariffs
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tdziemia
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Posted 05/10/2025 09:22 am
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My parcel from Belgium arrived as normal. No delays in US customs, no bills received at delivery.
My friend who received his from Switzerland a few weeks back hasn't received any customs bills in the mail, either.
Now I'm curious whether larger value (>$1k declared/insured) parcels from overseas are being tariffed...
If anyone has any experiences one way or another, please let the board know!
I received a package of coins (below $800) two days ago from San Marino with no delays, no customs bill (yet). |
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