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Map of the feudal coins of “France”

As the Early Middle Ages unfolded, the Western Roman Empire had fallen, the Kingdom of France did not yet exist, and the Carolingians took the throne with Pepin the Short starting the show, followed soon after by Charlemagne, coinage was about to unde(...)

Tempo di lettura: 8'49"

24/03/2023

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Nickel silver on trial

Metal alloys have frequently been used in their naturally occurring form ever since antiquity. And so it was in the case of nickel silver! In fact, evidence has been found of the use of an alloy composed of cupronickel and zinc in China since the 4th(...)

Tempo di lettura: 3'35"

27/02/2023

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Venus rising from the metal

To mark Valentine’s Day, here is a divine and disrobed selection! 28 collectible coins, ancient coins, and medals with the Roman goddess Venus as their theme. Display the whole collection Picture above: "The Birth of Venus" by Sandro Botticelli (circa(...)

28 oggetti da collezione

13/02/2023

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The cheeky Thracian

To mark Valentine’s Day, here is a slightly risqué selection where you wouldn’t expect it! The island of Thasos, not far from Samothrace, celebrated not victory but indeed love on the obverse of several of its coins, which quite clearly depict the cou(...)

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13/02/2023

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Six coins and medals telling tales of love

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Six coins and medals telling tales of love

As only befitting for Valentine’s Day, let’s talk a bit about love...and coins. Even if the two sometimes don’t make the perfect couple (do you?), here are six elegant coins and medals evoking this eternal emotion. 1 – Love Rather than staying subt(...)

Tempo di lettura: 2'2"

13/02/2023

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International Expos

Is an international expo always truly international? That is the question. The main aim of an international expo, also known as an international exhibition, universal exhibition or world’s fair, is to present, unveil, display, feature, and showcase th(...)

24 oggetti da collezione

16/01/2023

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Una sola certezza è sufficiente per chi sta cercando.

Albert Camus

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