Conditon: Stunning specimen, EF.
from ancient to modern times
Condition: Superb extremely fine.
from ancient to modern times
Condition: Gorgeous example, near mint state.
from ancient to modern times
Condition: Very rare. Good very fine.
from ancient to modern times
Condition: Great portrait, near EF/VF.
from ancient to modern times
Condition: Rare. Good Portrait. Good very fine.
from ancient to modern times
Condition: Very rare. Good very fine.
from ancient to modern times
Very rare in this magnificent condition.
from ancient to modern times
Uniface Necessity Thaler. 1565. Condition: good vf
from ancient to modern times
Very rare in this magnificent condition.
from ancient to modern times
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Theft at the Stockholm Royal Coin Cabinet
An audit at the Royal Coin Cabinet in Stockholm showed that a transferred 2.6 million euros worth of objects are missing. Now a former employee has to answer for theft.
Increasing Prices for German Coin Sets: Is This The End of Proof Coin Collecting?
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The Eve of the Battle of Philippi: An Aureus Featuring the Portrait of Brutus
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