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de consolatione philosophiae
A little different this week - we’ll be looking at an early medieval polymath and one of his works, which Gibbons describes as “a golden volume not…
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Temples!
Architectural Types (3)
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Architectural Types (2)
Some more ancient coins featuring architecture… Here, we’ll be looking at the ‘cityscape’ (urban landscape), a longstanding subject of artwork. This was…
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Architectural Types
Roman coins feature many things, from gladiatorial scenes and piles of weapons to lion-drawn chariots and sea monsters.
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Another New Addition
Since my last post was popular, I thought I’d share another interesting coin that I bought recently.
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A Remarkable Acquisition
Here’s a recent addition to my collection that I got for my birthday, and has quickly become a favourite.
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Storing Coins
a basic guide
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Affordable Greek Gold!?
late electrum hektai
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The most expensive ancient coins
and, briefly, why they're so great
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My Top Coins of 2023
and why i like them
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🦁Alexander the Great
The Greatest Conqueror in History
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🦉Athenian Owls
The Most Famous Ancient Coin
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