Ancient Coins & Cultural Heritage » Ancient Coins http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog Journal of Ancient Numismatics Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:36:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Preserving Kashmir’s Coins http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/15/preserving-kashmirs-coins/ http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/15/preserving-kashmirs-coins/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:58:40 +0000 admin http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/?p=95 In the article Preserving Kashmir’s Coins written by Irfan Naveed and published in Kashmir News (the article was appears to be a  translation from his native tongue), Mr. Naveed brings up some interesting points, one point in particular: “What is a coin? Perhaps only few people have understood its proper concept, while for most of the people Continue reading →

]]> In the article Preserving Kashmir’s Coins written by Irfan Naveed and published in Kashmir News (the article was appears to be a  translation from his native tongue), Mr. Naveed brings up some interesting points, one point in particular: “What is a coin? Perhaps only few people have understood its proper concept, while for most of the people Continue reading →

]]> http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/15/preserving-kashmirs-coins/feed/ 0 Biblical Coins – Judaea Capta – Vespasian http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/12/biblical-coins-judaea-capta-vespasian/ http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/12/biblical-coins-judaea-capta-vespasian/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:05:29 +0000 admin http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/?p=72 In line with the theme I have discussed concerning “biblical coins” we have the collecting theme of “Judaea Capta” series coins which commemorate the Roman defeat of Judaea.  These coin types were struck in the name of Vespasian and his two sons Titus and Domitian.  Because of the direct link between Vespasian and Judea all Continue reading →

]]> In line with the theme I have discussed concerning “biblical coins” we have the collecting theme of “Judaea Capta” series coins which commemorate the Roman defeat of Judaea.  These coin types were struck in the name of Vespasian and his two sons Titus and Domitian.  Because of the direct link between Vespasian and Judea all Continue reading →

]]> http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/12/biblical-coins-judaea-capta-vespasian/feed/ 0 Are ancient coins cultural heritage? http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/10/are-ancient-coins-cultural-property-or-cultural-heritage/ http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/10/are-ancient-coins-cultural-property-or-cultural-heritage/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:26:21 +0000 admin http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/?p=65 The radical archaeologist movement tries very hard to convince people that this is so. In the broadest sense perhaps, just as the spare change in my pocket represents aspects of the country in which I live. But so is every other item ever made by a specific culture or society. The real question that needs Continue reading →

]]> The radical archaeologist movement tries very hard to convince people that this is so. In the broadest sense perhaps, just as the spare change in my pocket represents aspects of the country in which I live. But so is every other item ever made by a specific culture or society. The real question that needs Continue reading →

]]> http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/10/are-ancient-coins-cultural-property-or-cultural-heritage/feed/ 2 Parthian coins – an interesting collecting theme http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/09/parthian-coins-an-interesting-collecting-theme/ http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/09/parthian-coins-an-interesting-collecting-theme/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:29:42 +0000 admin http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/?p=62 In a span of just over 1,600 years of ancient history hundreds of civilizations struck coins.  Many of them did so in their own name and some in the name of a “greater” power such as the Roman’s. The Parthian Empire occupied part of present day Iran and Turkmenistan.  Ruling from 247 B.C. to A.D. Continue reading →

]]> In a span of just over 1,600 years of ancient history hundreds of civilizations struck coins.  Many of them did so in their own name and some in the name of a “greater” power such as the Roman’s. The Parthian Empire occupied part of present day Iran and Turkmenistan.  Ruling from 247 B.C. to A.D. Continue reading →

]]> http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/09/parthian-coins-an-interesting-collecting-theme/feed/ 0 Who profits from Archeology? http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/08/who-profits-from-archeology/ http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/08/who-profits-from-archeology/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:51:50 +0000 admin http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/?p=58 On Paul Barford’s blog as well as several of his many posts he likes to point out that the ACCG’s board is comprised mostly of dealers.  He as well as others that make up the radical archaeologist “movement” really take issue with “profit” being made from the sale of ancient numismatic items and “portable antiquities”. Continue reading →

]]> On Paul Barford’s blog as well as several of his many posts he likes to point out that the ACCG’s board is comprised mostly of dealers.  He as well as others that make up the radical archaeologist “movement” really take issue with “profit” being made from the sale of ancient numismatic items and “portable antiquities”. Continue reading →

]]> http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/08/who-profits-from-archeology/feed/ 1 Biblical Coins – The “Widows Mite” http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/06/biblical-coins-the-widows-mite/ http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/06/biblical-coins-the-widows-mite/#comments Sat, 07 Feb 2009 03:49:14 +0000 admin http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/?p=53 One of the lower priced “biblical coins” is the “Widow’s Mite”, a coin which has significance to both Jews (because it was struck by a King of Judea) and Christians (because of a story found in the Christian Greek scriptures) In the original text of the bible the word “mite” is not found.  The term Continue reading →

]]> One of the lower priced “biblical coins” is the “Widow’s Mite”, a coin which has significance to both Jews (because it was struck by a King of Judea) and Christians (because of a story found in the Christian Greek scriptures) In the original text of the bible the word “mite” is not found.  The term Continue reading →

]]> http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/06/biblical-coins-the-widows-mite/feed/ 0 Ancient coin collecting does not have to be expensive http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/03/ancient-coin-collecting-does-not-have-to-be-expensive/ http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/03/ancient-coin-collecting-does-not-have-to-be-expensive/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:56:51 +0000 admin http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/?p=39 Most people have collected coins at some point in their lives.  In my case, I remember when my father would give me coins from all over the world whenever I would see him after he went on tour.  Some pick out silver dimes and quarters when they see them in change or hold on to Continue reading →

]]> Most people have collected coins at some point in their lives.  In my case, I remember when my father would give me coins from all over the world whenever I would see him after he went on tour.  Some pick out silver dimes and quarters when they see them in change or hold on to Continue reading →

]]> http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/03/ancient-coin-collecting-does-not-have-to-be-expensive/feed/ 0 Admiral Balchin’s HMS Victory Discovered by Odyssey Marine Exploration http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/02/admiral-balchins-hms-victory-discovered-by-odyssey-marine-exploration/ http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/02/admiral-balchins-hms-victory-discovered-by-odyssey-marine-exploration/#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:19:11 +0000 admin http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/?p=33 Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (NasdaqCM: OMEX), has discovered the British warship HMS Victory which was lost at sea in 1744. The HMS Victory sank during a storm in 1744 with at least 900 men aboard and it is believed that the ship had more than 4 tons of gold coins on board, which could be worth Continue reading →

]]> Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (NasdaqCM: OMEX), has discovered the British warship HMS Victory which was lost at sea in 1744. The HMS Victory sank during a storm in 1744 with at least 900 men aboard and it is believed that the ship had more than 4 tons of gold coins on board, which could be worth Continue reading →

]]> http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/02/admiral-balchins-hms-victory-discovered-by-odyssey-marine-exploration/feed/ 0 German case involves provenance issue? http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/01/german-case-involves-provenance-issue/ http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/01/german-case-involves-provenance-issue/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:45:32 +0000 admin http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/?p=29 Apparently one of the coin collections which was seized in Germany belonged to a pensioner.  (Retired person)  According to reports floating around the collector purchased coins from a person via an auction site (eBay?).  Unbeknownst to the collector, the seller happened to be under investigation by the police over some kind of cultural property issue which led Continue reading →

]]> Apparently one of the coin collections which was seized in Germany belonged to a pensioner.  (Retired person)  According to reports floating around the collector purchased coins from a person via an auction site (eBay?).  Unbeknownst to the collector, the seller happened to be under investigation by the police over some kind of cultural property issue which led Continue reading →

]]> http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/02/01/german-case-involves-provenance-issue/feed/ 0 Coin collections being seized in parts of Germany? http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/01/31/coin-collections-being-seized-in-parts-of-germany/ http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/2009/01/31/coin-collections-being-seized-in-parts-of-germany/#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:19:03 +0000 admin http://jan.imperialcoins.com/blog/?p=25 Per a post to the Unidroit-Llist on Yahoo by Jorg Lueke German coin collections have been confiscated by the police after raids of the homes of collectors. Unfortunately the original news articles are in German and full translations are not available.  But a call to a few colleagues confirmed that the police have in fact Continue reading →

]]> Per a post to the Unidroit-Llist on Yahoo by Jorg Lueke German coin collections have been confiscated by the police after raids of the homes of collectors. Unfortunately the original news articles are in German and full translations are not available.  But a call to a few colleagues confirmed that the police have in fact Continue reading →

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