Xavier Rogé (Numista)

@CMaclean96 @mclo_Bridger It was a choice from the designer of the medal: "the owl winks at Numista".

@mclo_Bridger Maybe it's based on a certain variety of tetradrachm? Or it might just be a stylistic decision. @Xav_Numista will know, he commissioned them.

The owl, a symbol of the Goddess Athena, appears on this silver tetradrachm of Athens that was minted sometime between 527 & 430 BC. It is perhaps one of the most iconic coins ever struck. The design still appears on Greek coins to this day. From the Hunterian collection.

Great to see the complete SNG Tübingen available in open access!

People's Republic of Romania, 50 bani, 1955 Cupronickel, 4.5 g, 25 mm N# 9023

Heavily worn coins have a charm of their own. I can only imagine how many years this one spent jingling in the pockets of Romanian workers.

Siam, Rama IV Mongkut, silver. 7 coins from song pai (¹⁄₁₆ bath) to tamlung (4 bath). From the upcoming MDC Auction 16. N#43897, N#94963, N#108373

Coins come in all kinds of shapes and techniques. Here are some bullet coins from Siam (Thailand): small silver bullets, bended into an almost ball shape and stamped. This kind of coins was used from the 13th century up until 1904.

Interesting discussion in the latest issue of the Bulletin of the French Numismatic Society: are the wreaths on the coins of the Achaean League olive or laurel leaves? The difference matters when describing coins accurately!

This silver medal was issued to celebrate the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. It depicts the destruction of a Spanish galleon as members of its crew cling to the rocks and floating debris for survival. This example is from the Hunterian collection.

Bhutan, 10 Chhertum, 1979 Bronze, 3.6 g, 20.4 mm N#6436

The right-turning white conch shell 🐚is one of the Eight Auspicious Signs in Buddhism, the state religion of Bhutan 🇧🇹, where this 10 Chhertum coin circulated.

@PCGScoin Do slabs "PO Detail" exist?

The best of the worst.🪙 Lowball coins graded between PO01-AG03, such as this one, have gained popularity because of the rich history behind the heavily circulated pieces. You can only imagine the pockets they’ve been in or the stories they could share.

@marina_coins Thank you Marina!

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Also, there is no doubt that some rare varieties referenced in catalogues were never minted outside of the workshop of a talented counterfeiter. 5/5

It's not only about mass-produced cheap fakes that are easily recognizable. The high prices reached by some rare coins probably attract some high-skilled forgers. I wonder what percentage of rare coin auctioned every year are actually perfect copies. 4/5

A massive scam is currently being judged in France, involving one of the most recognized experts in 18th century furniture and a talented cabinetmaker. 1/5

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