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Coin weights
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Coin weights

Prior to the 20th century (and even later depending on the country), the weight (or rather the mass to be more precise) of a coin reigned supreme. Furthermore, the face value of the coin often referred to the corresponding weight. For example, the pou(...)
Czas czytania: 5'4"
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The decadrachm of Syracuse
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The decadrachm of Syracuse

While most collector’s items have a relatively reasonable price, in some cases their extreme rarity, age, state of conservation and beauty make them true museum pieces and render them almost priceless. This little antique silver gem satisfies all the (...)
Czas czytania: 0'44"
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Present idea: Birth year coin
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Present idea: Birth year coin

As a gift or even for yourself! When it comes to giving gifts, spoiling, surprising, thrilling, treating, delighting, impressing, and enchanting, we often find ourselves at a loss for inspiration.  But what if we allow simplicity and originality to pr(...)
Czas czytania: 1'27"
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Open day at the maisons closes
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Open day at the maisons closes

Prostitution was more or less tolerated in France from the reign of Louis XV up until 1804, although it did become more strictly controlled as time went on. Louis XVI proved a little less tolerant, with prostitutes being sent either to prison or to th(...)
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Top 11 animals featured on ancient coins
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Top 11 animals featured on ancient coins

Emblems, myths, symbols… There’s no doubt about it: be they gods or myths, emblems or parables, terrifying or powerful, fighting or posing, immobile or in motion, animals are everywhere to be found on ancient coins. Allow us to present our non-exhaust(...)
Czas czytania: 8'60"
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1 franc Graziani (1943)
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1 franc Graziani (1943)

In the world of numismatics, there are rare coins, very rare coins, extremely rare coins, and finally the rarest and unique coins. This 1 franc Graziani undoubtedly belongs in this final category. To tell the truth, there are only two known examples (...)
Czas czytania: 3'1"
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Albert Camus

Artykuły blogowe dla numizmatyków i kolekcjonerów. Aktualności, historie, historia i inspirujące serie.