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Mongols, The Great - Ghenghis Khan Gold Dinar

Moneta — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:22:00 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Great Mongols. Temp. Chingiz Khan (603-624AH / 1206-1227AD); AV dinar, 4.8 g. Style of Badakhshan mint. Clear date 618AH (in margins at 13 o’clock – 18 o’clock on the REVERSE). OBVERSE: “la ilah illa allah muhammad rasulu allah” (there is no deity except God, Muhammad is the messenger of God). Surat At-Tawbah, Verse 33, in margins REVERSE: “al-nasir al-din allah amir al-mu’minin” (al-Nasir al-Din Allah Commander of the faithful). Mint formula in margins: “bismillah ‘darb ha’da fi sana thaman ‘ashra sittmi’a” (in the name of God this was struck in the year eighteen six hundred) Choice XF to AU. Dated dinars of early Great Mongols’ issues are EXTREMELY RARE. Illustration purposes only, this coin is not physically in the Moneta Museum.

Mongol - Ghengis Khan dirhem

Moneta — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 15:39:53 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Purchased at auction from Frank Robinson (114 lot 362; $366), it was described as: MONGOLS, Genghis Khan, 1206-27 [AH 603 - 624], Billon Dirhem, AF/F-VF, one side somewhat off-center, minor weakness, silver color with some coppery toning. New information on the early series of Mongol coins during Chingis Khan [alt. spelling] is still coming out as new finds and scholarship allow. Like most coins of Genghis Khan this example does not bear his Tamgha, a personal symbol found on most later Mongol coins. This appears to be in the design known as a Ghazna type which refers to the Khan as "The Great of the Great Khagan." Thus it is one step lower than the very rare issues that quote his name but much scarcer than the vast majority that are anonymous. This is a dirhem due to the silver content, other coins with the same legend, that are copper, are generally known as jitals. I admit that these denomination terms seem to be interchangeable depending on who's writing about them. OB: Al Adil / Al Khagan / Al A'zam [The Great of the Great Khagan]; Rx; Name of the Abbaside Caliph in Bagdad. Album # 1969; Nyamaa # 5. The following is from Steve Album's "Checklist" [2nd ed.]: The Great Mongols, Chingiz Khan and his descendants, were not Muslims, but struck Islamic style coinage in the Muslim lands they conquered. They had no indigenous coinage, but some Mongol rulers had earlier produced Chinese style cash in parts of northern China they had occupied [Liao Dynasty]. As a general rule, they adopted the local currencies in each conquered area, changing only the inscriptions to suit the new political order. THE TEXT BELOW REFERS TO JITALS, BASE METAL Fractionals of the Dirhem Above: Most early Mongol coinage is anonymous, except for mention of the caliph. Each mint or group of adjacent mints maintained its own types and standards. Only the gold coinage is normally dated and often bears the mint name. The silver and copper coinage is usually undated, and some types are only conjecturally assigned to the Mongols... further... Silver full dirhams were struck in both eastern Khurasan (especially Ghazna, Balkh & Herat), and in the Transcaucasian regions of the northwest (especially Tiflis and Tabriz), alongside half dirhams from the later region. ... Base metal jitals were struck only in eastern Khurasan and Sind, and often contain considerable amounts of lead and zinc in addition to copper. From Steve Album [ Internet Auction 18 Lot# 475 Jital ] : GREAT MONGOLS: Chingiz Khan, 1206-1227, AE jital (4.07g) (Ghazna), ND, A-3713 (1969), Tye-329, anonymous type with title al-khaqan al-'adil al-a'zam on obverse, and citing the 'Abbasid caliph al-Nasir on reverse., VF. This and other jitals of the period probably contain a small amount of silver and may also have had a very light silver-wash. This type is the only coin that is reasonably common and can be securely assigned to the lifetime of Genghis Khan, though of course, without his name. This type is believed to have been struck AH618-619 (1221), during the Mongol chase of Mangubarni to the Indus River, when a Mongol military base was established at or near Ghazna. Early Medieval & Islamic ISLAMIC, Mongols. Great Khans. temp. Chingiz (Genghis), AH 602-624 / AD 1206-1227. Jital (Bronze), citing Chingiz as 'al-Khaqan al-Adil al-Azam ('Khan of Khans, the Just, the Supreme' in Arabic) and the Abbasid caliph al-Nasir li-Din Allah (1180-1225), Mongol military base around or in Ghazna, AH 618 = AD 1221. Album # 1969. This type was struck during the Mongol chase of Jalal ad-Din Mingburnu, the last of the Khwarezm Shahs, to the Indus River. Jalal was defeated decisively in spring 1221 in the "Battle of the Indus", but to Genghis' great disappointment, the Shah escaped to India. He remained a constant thorn in the Mongols' side until he was assassinated by an unknown Kurd in the Mayyafarikin mountains in 1231. [ Leu Numismatik; Web Auction 14; Lot: 2009 ; Date: 12.12.2020 ]

Mongol Golden Horde - Jani Beg dirham, 1347 A.D.

Moneta — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 18:42:24 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: The Golden Horde, over which Jani Beg ruled (AH 742 - 757; or 1342 - 1357 A.D.) consisted of two sub-hordes the Blue and the White. He directly ruled the Blue Horde that ran it's raiding and pillaging operations in Rus (Russia) and into Lithuania and Crimea. His common and lasting fame came from his time in the Crimea. Jani Beg commanded a massive Crimean Tatar force that attacked the Crimean port city of Kaffa in 1343. The siege was lifted by an Italian relief force in February. In 1345 Jani Beg again besieged Kaffa; however, his assault was again unsuccessful due to an outbreak of the Black Plague among his troops. Jani Beg's army catapulted infected corpses into Kaffa in an attempt to use the Black Death to weaken the defenders. Infected Genoese sailors subsequently sailed from Kaffa to Genoa, introducing the Black Death into Europe. The Black Death, also known as the Pestilence and the Great Mortality, was the most fatal pandemic recorded in human history. The Black Death resulted in the deaths of up to 75–200 million people in Eurasia and North Africa, peaking in Europe from 1347 to 1351. Plague, the disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, was the cause; Y. pestis infection most commonly results in bubonic plague. History likes to pin this horrendous death toll on Jani Beg's actions but there is no doubt that the Plague would have traveled to Europe without his catapult action. He did cause the Genoese to sail to the Crimea though. Therefore he could be called the greatest mass murderer in history. [Wikipedia] Obverse Translation: Sultan the Just Jani-Beg Khan Reverse Translation: Minted in Saray al-Jadida (742 - 747) Album # 2027 Sagdeeva # 231 Fren# 79

Spain - Ferdinand & Isabella ~1474 - Blanca

Moneta — Mon, 27 May 2019 16:43:36 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: +FERNANDV(S ET ELIS) or similar, much off-flan. crowned calligraphic 'F' monogram of Ferdinand II; pellets in fields left and right and lower field between legs of 'F' monogram. Catholic Monarchs. Calico e Trigo, type 213, Cf. 486-492. Cuenca mint. 19.84 mm .65g. 8h (tentative description, more research required)

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Spain - Ferdinand & Isabella ~1474 - Blanca

Moneta — Mon, 27 May 2019 16:43:36 -0400

Austrian Empire - Albrecht I (Albert I) Pfennig

Moneta — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:05:31 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: I haven't nailed this down exactly, but between Albrecht and his father the Hapsburg Empire was established, which lasted over 600 years. Vast areas of Germany were incorporated as well, later, at it's greatest extent, the Habsburg Empire extended far down the peninsula of Italy and the Balkan states. It was a major player in European history. The Empire is also spelled as Hapsburg, or known as the Austrian Empire was part of the Holy Roman Empire. This silver pfennig features the original 'smiley face' and appears to be uniface. I do not have any references of Medieval coinage, so I welcome any input you may have that I can incorporate here to complete the record. I have seen a similar type with significant differences that was attributing to Albert I and struck in Neustadt / Vienna for the years 1281 - 1298. Purchased from Bob Reis, he had it listed for 1287 - 1308, the end of Albrecht's reign. King Albert I was the eldest son of Rudolf I of Germany. Rudolf had been the first German monarch to be from the House of Hapsburg. Rudolf entrusted his son as ruler of the duchies of Austria and Styria, which he had seized from late King Ottokar II of Bohemia and defended in the 1278 Battle on the Marchfeld. Rudolf had a problem however securing the German throne for his son, Albert I. At Battle of Göllheim, Albert I was victorious and was chosen as King. He was a cunning and masterful diplomat and made alliances with his rivals to increase his own influence. He even made a keen alliance with Pope Boniface VIII. Interestingly, though he was seen as a harsh ruler, he protected the rights of both the serfs, who have previously had no rights and those of the often persecuted Jews. Albert I would eventually be murdered by his nephew, Duke John. Albrect I coins are extremely sought after by both collectors and buffs. One great coin would be the Pfennig circa 1282-1308 of the Harpy monster which has a woman’s body and bird’s wings.

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Austrian Empire - Albrecht I (Albert I) Pfennig

Moneta — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:05:31 -0500

Austrian Empire - Albrecht I (Albert I) Pfennig

Moneta — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:05:31 -0500

Charlemagne - Pavia

Moneta — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 20:10:31 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: A rare example of and issue of Charlemagne from the mint in Pavia, northern Italy. Hammered between 774 - 800. Silver Dinar, 1.51 g.; Ref : MIR 811 (R2), CNI 10

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Umayyad Dirham - 'Abd al-Malik Bin Marwan

Moneta — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 19:51:04 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: This is an early example of an Early Post-Reform silver Dirham (Dinar) issued by 'Abd al-Malik Bin Marwan (65-86 AH or 685 -705 AD). I believe this example is from 79 - 80 AH so it's from just a few years after the typical Post-Reform types were first struck in 77AH. All are carefully minted but ruler names are not part of the legend. However, the date is always present so the ruler can be determined from the date in most cases. This is Album Checklist # 126; 2.83 g & 22 mm. Obverse center legend: لا اله الا الله وحده لا شرك له There is no Diety except | (the one) God alone | He has no equal Obverse margin Legend (date here is an example): بسم الله ضرب هذا الدرهم بواسط في سنة ثلث و تسعين In the name of God. This Dirham was struck in Wasit in the year three and ninety Reverse center legend: الله احد الله الصمد لم يلد و لم يولد و لم يكن له كفوا احد God is One God | The eternal and indivisible, who has not begotten, and | has not been begotten and never is there | His equal Reverse margin legend: محمد رسول الله ارسله بالهدى و دين الحق ليظهره على الدين كله ولو كره المشركون Muhammad is the messenger of God. He sent him with guidance and the true religion to reveal it to all religions even if the polytheists abhor it.

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Arab-Byzantine Follis - 3 Figures Type

Moneta — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 22:05:05 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: At the advent of Islam, Arabia for the most part had a very limited numismatic history of its own. The past local coinage seems to be limited to that of the Sabaeans, the Himyarites, the Nabataens, and Rome's Provencia Arabia. However, by Muhammad's birth, these were already centuries old. It is generally agreed that in the 7th century AD, Arabia was mostly still a trade-barter society. What little need the local populace had of coinage was sufficiently fulfilled by the then current coinage of the Byzantine and Sassanian Empires. Even after establishing the first Islamic state in AD 622, the Muslims did not institute a coinage of their own. This remained true for Arabia through the end of the Orthodox Caliphate and the early part of the Umayyad rule. As the Arabs spread out and conquered the surrounding lands, all that they really brought with them was the message of Islam. In most cases, the local political and economic infrastructure was left intact. As long as the non-Muslims of the conquered lands paid a Poll-Tax, not much had to be changed. The conquered lands of the Byzantine and Sassanian realms had a rich numismatic history, however, and the use of officially minted coinage had an important place in commerce. To maintain the economic viability, the Arabs continued the previously existing minting operations there - issuing coins from captured Byzantine and Sassanian dies, and then slowly adding new elements to the replacement dies. The first changes were subtle; adding "tayyib" (good) in the recently evolved Kufic script on Byzantine style copper coinage, or short and simple religious statements such as "Bismillah" (with the Name of Allah) on the margins of Sassanian coinage. These changes further evolved as the mint names were duplicated in Arabic in the western lands and the governors added their name on coins in the east. Islamic coinage evolving from these styles are today called Arab-Byzantine or Arab-Sassanian coins, based on the originally borrowed style. This example is 22.4 mm and 5.08 Grams. This 3 Figures type is not shown in Totten, but it is a Byzantine type folles. More research needed. Examples in very good shape command high collector prices. This is a sub-$30 coin, the central figure's face is hilarious! VIEW or DOWNLOAD: Early Islamic Coins - Totten: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xg05khw1txcy6y7/Early%20Islamic%20Coins%20-%20Totten.pdf?dl=0

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Spain - Ferdinand & Isabella 1 Real

Moneta — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 19:06:45 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Ferdinand and Isabella (ND 1474 - 1504) - 1 silver Real minted in Seville. The coin appears to retain an original patina with very little, is well struck and little clipping and still showing full legends. Mass is 3.05 g and 25mm. The Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand II & Isabella I were highly influential on the history of Spain and the world. Ferdinand was king of Aragon while Isabella was the Queen of Castile. Their union in marriage, and as shared monarchs of Spain, essentially united the kingdoms into a unified Spain although the two were actually governed separately. The symbolism of this unity is expressed on both sides of this coin. The obverse, shown in reverse order here, shows their Coat of Arms, what's not seen on the coin is their motto "'tanto monta', ("as much one as the other"). the outer legend here is : FERNANDVS ET A ELISABET:D The reverse features the symbol of Ferdinand II as a double yoke of the type used for oxen, as in two monarchs working together. For Isabella we see a bundle of arrows, not dissimilar to a fasces. The outer legend is: + REX : ET : REGINA : CAST : LEGION : ARAGO : the meaning being KING and Queen of Castile and Aragon.

Spain - Ferdinand & Isabella 1 Real

Moneta — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 19:06:45 -0400

Spain - Ferdinand & Isabella - Blanca, 1474 - 1504

Moneta — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 21:12:56 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: +FERNANDV(S ET ELIS) or similar, much off-flan. crowned calligraphic 'F' monogram of Ferdinand II; pellets in fields left and right and lower field between legs of 'F' monogram. Calico e Trigo, type 213, Cf. 486-492. Segovia mint. 19.84 mm .65g. 8h.

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Spain - Ferdinand & Isabella - Blanca, 1474 - 1504

Moneta — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 21:12:56 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: +FERNANDV(S ET ELIS) or similar, much off-flan. crowned calligraphic 'F' monogram of Ferdinand II; pellets in fields left and right and lower field between legs of 'F' monogram. Calico e Trigo, type 213, Cf. 486-492. Segovia mint. 19.84 mm .65g. 8h.

Prague Millennium Hammered coin - 1929

Moneta — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 18:40:34 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Prague Millennium hammered silver coin - 929 A.D. - 1929 A.D.' 'PRAGA' and the date range appears on the obverse with 'Seinost' [medallist] below, Czech rampant lion with Cross of Lorraine shield. Celebrates the 1000th year of Prague and St. Wenceslaus. Medallic fantasy issue, struck to commemorate the 1000th Anniversary of the Killing of Wenceslaus I during 929 A.D. Diameter: ~ 22mm Weight: 1.52gm; material: Silver Obverse: Bohemian lion above medallist´s signature (SEINOST) within inner circle. Legend: "PRAGA 929 . 1929" Reverse: Central Cross, legend: "VENCIEZLIVVS" Wenceslaus is the subject of the popular Saint Stephen's Day (celebrated on December 26 in the West) Carol, "Good King Wenceslas". It was published by John Mason Neale in 1853, and may be a translation of a poem by Czech poet Václav Alois Svoboda. The usual American English spelling of Duke Wenceslas' name, Wenceslaus, is occasionally encountered in later textual variants of the carol, although it was not used by Neale in his version. Wenceslas is not to be confused with King Wenceslaus I of Bohemia (Wenceslaus I Premyslid), who lived more than three centuries later. An equestrian statue of Saint Wenceslaus and other patrons of Bohemia (St. Adalbert, St. Ludmila, St. Prokop and St. Agnes of Bohemia) is located on Wenceslaus Square in Prague. The statue is a popular meeting place in Prague. Demonstrations against the Communist regime were held there. His helmet and armour are on display inside Prague Castle.

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POLAND (KINGDOM)~3 Groschen 1584

Zantetsuken — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 02:29:39 -0500

by: Zantetsuken

Description: Under King: Stefan Batory

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WALLACHIA~AR Ducat 1447-1456 AD

Zantetsuken — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 23:13:47 -0500

by: Zantetsuken

Description: Under Duke/Prince: Vladislav Danesti II

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ENGLAND~AR Short Cross Penny 1016-1035 AD

Zantetsuken — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:00:49 -0500

by: Zantetsuken

Description: Under King: Cnut/Canute the Great

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Medieval Serbia King Vukasin

stkar — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 12:09:44 -0400

by: stkar

Description: Vukašin Mrnjavčević (1366-1371AD) AR Dinar. Inscription Obverse Christ with cross-Nimbus seated facing on with pearl ornate throne, holding with both hand Gospel, Nimbus between IC XC, Inscription Reverse ВБХА БАБЛГО ВЪРNHИ КРАВЛЬ КАШЬ in 5 lines IN CHRIST OUR LORD PIOUS KING VUKASIN

Medieval Serbia King Vukasin

stkar — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 12:09:44 -0400

Medieval Serbia King Vukasin

stkar — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 12:09:44 -0400

Ivan Sratsimir silver coin

stkar — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:33:02 -0400

by: stkar

Description: Ivan Sratsimir (1365-1393) emperor (tsar) of Bulgaria in Vidin. Facing half-figure of Christ nimbate, IC to left, XC to right Reverse : Ivan seated forward on a throne, holding scepter and globus cruciger, with a Bulgarian inscription around ( Ivan Sratsimir Tsar of the Bulgarians)

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Ivan Sratsimir silver coin

stkar — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:33:02 -0400

Ivan Sratsimir silver coin

stkar — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:33:02 -0400

Ivan Sratsimir silver coin

stkar — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:15:40 -0400

Ivan Sratsimir silver coin

stkar — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:15:40 -0400

Ivan Sratsimir silver coin

stkar — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:15:40 -0400

Theodore Svetoslav of House Terter

stkar — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 06:33:52 -0400

by: stkar

Description: Theodore Svetoslav Terter ( 1300 -1322) Second Bulgarian Empire Groš (Silver, 21mm, 1.36 g 6), IC - XC Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing. Rev. Todor Svetoslav standing facing, holding cross-tipped scepter in his right hand, inscription in Bulgarian "Svetoslav, Tsar of the Bulgarians" (СВАТСЛВЪ ЦРБЛРМ)

Theodore Svetoslav of House Terter

stkar — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 06:33:52 -0400

Arab-Sasanian - Salm b. Ziyad

Moneta — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:48:10 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: AR silver Drachm of Salm b. Ziyad circa AH 61-65 (680-684 A.D.). This coin is a main type of the Pre-Reform coinage. Coins were struck in the name of this governor until the year AH70, five years after is deposition, for reasons that are still undetermined, but undoubtedly tied to the three-way struggle between the Zubayrids, the Umayyads and the Ephthalites. His coins were mainly struck at mints in Khorasan. Album A-18, 3 pellets at obverse bottom (x2), Scarce VF+ (S. Album) Salm. b. Ziyad, ca. 680-685, AR drachm (3.8g), MRWRWT (Marw-Rud), year 8, A-18, finest style, clearly a regular Arab issue and not an Hephthalite imitation, nive VF+, RRRR. Salm was governor in Khorasan AH61-64/65, and returned to Basra, where he remained until his death in AH73. The meaning of the date TWMNAH ( "8 ") is obscure. It could refer to year 8 or some sort of recognition in opposition to his replacement 'Abd Allah b. Khazim, or an abbreviation of AH68 by the same issuer.

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Nezak Huns - Vasudeva

Moneta — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:18:51 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Part of the Hunnish Tribes associated with "White Huns", often grouped with coins of the Indian Subcontinent. This coin is a silver Drachm of VASUDEVA (ca. 720 A.D.) with gold plug is from the mint of Zabistan or Sistan. Often the gold plug is missing. This gold plug may have been incorporated to ensure value or prevent counterfeiting. These were of a similar design issued by Sasanians of Persia. OB: Bust right, wearing crown with two wings, surmounted by lion's head; Rx: Fire Altar (Zoroastrian) with ribbon, two attenants are flanking the altar, star and crescent flank the flames of the altar. REF: Gogl Em.244 (Sahi Tigin or Tegin); Sunrise # 1037. Choice Good VF, toned 3.20 g.; 32mm. Another reference refines the description: Nezak (Nspk) Huns Kingdom of Zabul Vakhu (Vasu)-Deva, Sub-ruler of Shahi Tigin Circa 720-738 AR Drachm. Sasanian style bust right, imitating Ardashir III; Brahmi legends in fields, Sogdian (ie. 'Baktrian') legend around rim, thunderbolt countermark on bust. Two horned attendants flanking fire altar, crescents above; Pahlevi legend in fields, Sogdian legend around. Göbl (Huns) Em. 244. Rare. This type hails from well within the Arab-Sasanian era, where similar types were coined by the Arab-Ephthalites. The Nezaks or other Turkic Huns remained non-Islamic and competed with the neighboring Arabs for domination. The personage portrayed here is definitely not Shahi Tigin (more accurately Kagin), although the bust is formalized. The ruler's name on obverse is 'Sri Vajara Vakhudevah' in Brahmi, and KOGONO appears on the reverse in Sogdian script.

Brandenburg HohlPfennig

Moneta — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 19:26:47 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: A silver bracteate pfennig of Brandenburg. I liked it because It evoked the beginnings of German coins that prominently feature a spread eagle. Struck under Friedrich II (1440 - 1470). 17.2 mm; .24 g; RX: incuse of obverse. Saurma #4675. Frederick II was born in Tangermünde to Frederick I, Brandenburg's first Hohenzollern ruler, and his wife Elizabet, nicknamed "the Iron" (der Eiserne) and sometimes "Irontooth" (Eisenzahn), was a Prince-elector of the Margraviate of Brandenburg from 1440 until his abdication in 1470, and was a member of the House of Hohenzollern.

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NEWARK (SIEGE)~6 Pence 1646

Zantetsuken — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 23:21:59 -0400

by: Zantetsuken

Description: Siege coinage issued during the English Civil War (1642-1651) under regiments loyal to King Charles I. *VERY RARE*

ENGLAND~AR Groat 1553-1554

Zantetsuken — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 23:18:52 -0400

by: Zantetsuken

Description: Under Queen: Mary I (aka-Bloody Mary) *RARE*

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MOLDAVIA (PRINCIPALITY)~AR Groschen 1375-1391 AD

Zantetsuken — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 21:55:54 -0400

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Description: Under Prince: Petru Musat I. *RARE*

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CATTARO/KOTOR (MUNICIPAL)~AR Grosetto 1551-1552

Zantetsuken — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 21:53:24 -0400

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Description: Under Venetian sovereignty. Governor: Zan Francesco Da Canal *VERY RARE*

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CATTARO/KOTOR (MUNICIPAL)~AE Fallaro 1569-71 AD.

Zantetsuken — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 21:52:09 -0400

by: Zantetsuken

Description: Under Venetian sovereignty. Now a port city in Montenegro. *RARE*

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BULGARIAN EMPIRE~AR Groschen 1356-1397 AD

Zantetsuken — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 21:50:16 -0400

by: Zantetsuken

Description: Under Tsar: Ivan Stracimir

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HUNGARY (KINGDOM)~AR Denar 1077-1095 AD

Zantetsuken — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 21:48:01 -0400

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Description: Under King: St. Ladislaus Arpad I

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HUNGARY (KINGDOM)~AR Denar 1000-1038 AD

Zantetsuken — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 21:46:07 -0400

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Description: Under King: Stephen/István Árpád I~Saint Stephen. First king of Hungary. *RARE*

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ATHENS (DUCHY)~AR Denier 1280-1287 AD

Zantetsuken — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 21:44:03 -0400

by: Zantetsuken

Description: Under Duke: Guillaume/William de la Roche

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SCOTLAND~AR Penny 1249-1286 AD

Zantetsuken — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 21:36:21 -0400

by: Zantetsuken

Description: Under King: Alexander III

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SERBIA (DESPOTATE)~AR Aspra 1427-1456 AD Novo Brdo

Zantetsuken — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 01:10:50 -0400

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Description: Under Despot: Djuradj Brankovic. Obv: Djuradj standing holding sword and orb w/name and title in Cyrillic. Rev: Family crest w/mint name 'NOVO BRDO' in Cyrllic legend *RARE*

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ARMENIA (KINGDOM)~AR Bilingual Tram 1236-1245 AD

Zantetsuken — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 19:30:03 -0400

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Description: Under King: Hetoum I. Obverse depicts King Hetoum I mounted on horseback holding a staff, with his name and title in Armenian text. The reverse depicts in Arabic text the name and title of Kaykhusraw from the Seljuq tribe. *VERY RARE*

IRELAND~AR Penny 1281-1282 AD

Zantetsuken — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 21:35:22 -0500

by: Zantetsuken

Description: Under King: Edward I of England. Mint: Dublin

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Duchy of Upper Bavaria - Louis II Brakteate

Moneta — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 18:54:41 -0500

by: Moneta

Description: Probably Louis II (1268 - 1294) of the Duchy of Upper Bavaria. Schongau Mint; 21 mm silver with large broken edge. De Wit # 2431 type.

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Naples - Ferdinand of Aragon

Moneta — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 19:38:49 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Italy - Naples; ND (1472-88), AR Coronato of Ferdinand of Aragon (of Ferdinand and Isabella & Columbus fame). Mintmarks are C & C (Ob.& Rx). He had his own Kingdom of Aragon before his marriage to Isabella. This is a classic Renaissance portrait coin. Crowned bust of Ferdinand "C" behind. Rx: Large Cross as it has been depicted on the sails of Columbus. VF+ with slight flan clip. Rosenblum sale #34 E, Lot# 510 (Nov '04). B# 1673; C&C #1270, MEC-982. MIR# 68; MIR# 67

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BOSNIA (BANATE)~AR Sword Dinar 1322-1353 AD

Zantetsuken — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 12:12:47 -0400

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Description: Under Ban: Stjepan Kotromanic II *EXTREMELY RARE*

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India - Chola Dynasty - Octopus Man

Moneta — Sun, 18 May 2014 19:57:49 -0400

by: Moneta

Description: Chola Dynasty - "Rajaraja Chola I" (985-1014 A.D.). One Drihacm (Massa). OB: King standing on conch shell or sun/moon symbol w/ glowing lamp in left hand. RX: seated king w/ raised r. arm. Mitchener #735. VF for type. 4.2 g. copper (16.72 mm)

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Mongols, The Great - Ghenghis Khan Gold Dinar

Mongol - Ghengis Khan dirhem

Mongol Golden Horde - Jani Beg dirham, 1347 A.D.

Spain - Ferdinand & Isabella ~1474 - Blanca

Spain - Ferdinand & Isabella ~1474 - Blanca

Austrian Empire - Albrecht I (Albert I) Pfennig

Austrian Empire - Albrecht I (Albert I) Pfennig

Austrian Empire - Albrecht I (Albert I) Pfennig

Charlemagne - Pavia

Umayyad Dirham - 'Abd al-Malik Bin Marwan

Arab-Byzantine Follis - 3 Figures Type

Spain - Ferdinand & Isabella 1 Real

Spain - Ferdinand & Isabella 1 Real

Spain - Ferdinand & Isabella - Blanca, 1474 - 1504

Spain - Ferdinand & Isabella - Blanca, 1474 - 1504

Prague Millennium Hammered coin - 1929

POLAND (KINGDOM)~3 Groschen 1584

WALLACHIA~AR Ducat 1447-1456 AD

ENGLAND~AR Short Cross Penny 1016-1035 AD

Medieval Serbia King Vukasin

Medieval Serbia King Vukasin

Medieval Serbia King Vukasin

Ivan Sratsimir silver coin

Ivan Sratsimir silver coin

Ivan Sratsimir silver coin

Ivan Sratsimir silver coin

Ivan Sratsimir silver coin

Ivan Sratsimir silver coin

Theodore Svetoslav of House Terter

Theodore Svetoslav of House Terter

Arab-Sasanian - Salm b. Ziyad

Nezak Huns - Vasudeva

Brandenburg HohlPfennig

NEWARK (SIEGE)~6 Pence 1646

ENGLAND~AR Groat 1553-1554

MOLDAVIA (PRINCIPALITY)~AR Groschen 1375-1391 AD

CATTARO/KOTOR (MUNICIPAL)~AR Grosetto 1551-1552

CATTARO/KOTOR (MUNICIPAL)~AE Fallaro 1569-71 AD.

BULGARIAN EMPIRE~AR Groschen 1356-1397 AD

HUNGARY (KINGDOM)~AR Denar 1077-1095 AD

HUNGARY (KINGDOM)~AR Denar 1000-1038 AD

ATHENS (DUCHY)~AR Denier 1280-1287 AD

SCOTLAND~AR Penny 1249-1286 AD

SERBIA (DESPOTATE)~AR Aspra 1427-1456 AD *Novo Brdo*

ARMENIA (KINGDOM)~AR Bilingual Tram 1236-1245 AD

IRELAND~AR Penny 1281-1282 AD

Duchy of Upper Bavaria - Louis II Brakteate

Naples - Ferdinand of Aragon

BOSNIA (BANATE)~AR Sword Dinar 1322-1353 AD

India - Chola Dynasty - Octopus Man

SERBIA (DESPOTATE)~AR Aspra 1427-1456 AD Novo Brdo