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I think it's time I learn what coins mean what

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this coin was lying on the ground. i picked it up and examined it, then placed it here:

when i was passing by that place again i put it in a better location where people could easily find it:

but no one took it. so it's mine

December 19, 2024

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Coin of the Day #223 (12/13/2024)

A rare coin I got from a $2 lot… Not my usual area but hey, can’t beat $2.

Seljuq of Rum

AE Fals - 21mm 2.20g

Mas’ud II 1280-1298 AD

Uncertain Mint

Obverse Bird right, star above

Reverse Royal legend

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Coins I'd eat #13

These are some of the few coins on earth that actually taste like chocolate coins

Okay, so here is The Big Deal present I got from Brian for our anniversary yesterday; and actual bronze (19th anniversary) Roman coin from c. 240 CE. He went total deep dive and researched all these emperors and the Roman minting processes and everything to pick out the best one and chose Gordian III because he was one, affordable (Brian said he did NOT have to pay the appraised amount on the back label, but rather that it was "reasonable") but also because Gordian III didn't have a particularly bloody story like his predecessors did. (The other coin he was considering was face value 4-5 times as much as this one, but the guy had like a HUGE massacre under his belt.)

But anyway he was like completely taken by the idea because, well, "bronze" gifts are normally something stupid like engraved platters and stuff, compared to an actual ancient coin that's been thru God knows how many hands and maybe it stayed in Rome proper, but maybe it went to all these far-flung parts of the empire and was traded in Egypt, or Gaul, or wherever.

But yeah, I think it's neat, even if he says it's not the "real" part of my gift this year. (He says my commissions are my "real" anniversary and Christmas gifts, but I just bought those with my Christmas bonus money. It makes him feel better about not spending "as much" on gifts tho so I let him believe that's what the commissions are.)

Edit to add: I want to break open the seal and actually hold this coin SO BADLY but I'm being good and keeping it protected so it doesn't get bronze disease.

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Coin of the Day #225 (12/15/2024)

Picked up another Roman Tetradrachm recently…

Roman Province - Egypt

AR Tetradrachm - 24mm 11.65g

Antoninus Pius 145-146 AD

Alexandria Mint

Obverse ANTWNEINOC CEB EVCEB

Head of Antoninus Pius right, laureate

Reverse L ENATOV

Eagle standing front, head left, wings spread

RPC IV 917

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nero BIRTHDAY

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The Japanese 1 yen coin, made entirely of aluminum, can float on water if placed gently.

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Coins i would eat #12

THIS THING FIZZES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Coin of the Day #212 (12/2/2024)

Another rough provincial but these are always fun to ID…

Roman Province - Syria

AE30 - 15.92g

Caracalla 198-217 AD

Gabala Mint

Obverse AYT KAIC M AYP ANTWNINOC EYCEB CE

Head of Caracalla right, radiate, with slight drapery

Reverse ΓABAΛEWN

Kybele seated left, holding patera and sceptre, lion at feet left

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Hoard of Roman silver coins uncovered near Birnie, Morayshire, Scotland, late 2nd-early 3rd century AD

from The National Museum of Scotland

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In 1808 one of the few instances of martial law was declared in Australia, after the military overthrew the government in response to news that they would no longer be paid in alcohol.

The military junta ruled the colony for 6 months, with their main impact being the opening of 90 new liquor stores.

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Happy birthday @twofielder!!

For your birthday my coin of the day ™️ is:

Sultanate of Kedah 1 cent Cockerel ring money!

Happy 23rd birthday! 🥳🎂🎉

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HELLO TUMBLR PEOPLE!

I require assistance in identifying these coins I found in my assorted coins bucket I have!! I dont know where these came from bc I fear languages that dont use the similar letters to English are way out of my expertise

Help is appreciated!

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happy birthday @twofielder ! here’s my coin of the day: the p-for-pinnacles $1

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tricker treet :3

Happy halloween!!!

Gay 50 pence coin!

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Wexler’s Die Varieties has now reopened attributions for nickels, dimes, and quarters!

After nearly two years of work, Dan and I have gotten to the point where we can take some public submissions like Wexler had done previously before his retirement.

So, we are now attributing all nickel, dime, and quarter doubled die varieties, mintmark varieties, and date varieties (with the exception of the few dates and mintmarks not marked as ‘Complete’ on the site).

Check out doubleddie.com for details!

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Guys Soviet coins

and a Russian rubble I guess

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Found this while moving

I don't know where it came from