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Sassanian drachms (which make up 99% of Sassanian coins one comes across) are often struck on thin flans, where there is not enough metal thickness to fill the dies. This often results in weak area on one side, which mirror the high points directly opposite on the other side (this is common on many European medieval coins as well). One should view an example with minor weak areas as normal. Coins that are well struck on both sides should be viewed as superior example worth a premium.
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Description These vintage cufflinks has two ancient coins interlocking. Cufflinks are not brand new as they are vintage.
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Origin: Kushan period, circa 1st-3rd century A.D. Northern India
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Description These vintage cufflinks has two ancient coins interlocking. Cufflinks are not brand new as they are vintage.
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BOOK. Ancient Coin Collecting IV. Roman Provincial Coins. By Wayne G.Sayles.
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This title will be ordered from the publisher and usually ships by us within 15 days. Allow a few extra days for delivery
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Accordingly, Classical Deception takes an objective and candid look at the history of falsifying ancient coins. It traces the careers of well-known forgers and discusses the many fakes that proliferate the modern market. Topics covered include manufacturing techniques, collector response to the problem and tools and methods of detecting fakes.
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Explore 1,500 years of numismatic history in this final volume of an acclaimed series. From the Land of Sheba to the Court of Ghengis Khan, the past will come to life through the coins of once-great civilizations. Richly illustrated with more than 300 photos and maps.
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Roman provincial coins offer a fascinating blend of artistry (representing their Greek influences) and history (reflecting Roman authority) that make them irresistible to collectors. In his fourth volume devoted to the hobby of collecting ancient coins, Wayne G. Sayles profiles the coinage minted in the far-flung comers of the Roman Empire from the period of the emperor Augustus (27 B.C.) to the end of the third century A.D. This is the story of provincial coin makers who, far from the influence...
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Numismatists, historians, and everyone interested in collecting ancient coins will be engrossed in this revised and expanded second edition. This must-have volume explores new developments in research methods, particularly with regard to the Internet, and reveals many new finds in the field. The first of the six-volume ancient coin series, this second edition features expanded sections on how to collect ancient coins, determine authenticity, and identify fakes. Also discusses how to determine coin values and provides an expanded pronunciation guide and expanded bibliography.- Expanded second edition of Volume 1- Determine authenticity and identify fakes
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Leather-texured paper over boards with gilt stamped titles. 206 pages liberally illustrated with B&W photos of coins. Text gives the history of coins, an outline of ancient Greek coins, a guide to symbols and city names, identifies (with images) Greek kings and petty rulers who appeared on coinage. Edgewear at spine ends and corner tips, otherwise clean and sound. Second Edition Hard Cover Very Good 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Quantity available: 1.
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BOOK. Ancient Coin Collecting VI. Non Classical Cultures. By Wayne G.Sayles.
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Near Fine/Very Good Black and white plates Quantity available: 1.
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Ancient Greek, Roman & Byzantine coins featuring an important offering of Judaean coinage
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