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“Bizarre” 9th c. John the Baptist coin pendant found – The History Blog
https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/75788

'It’s an imitation of a Carolingian solidus perhaps of Frisian origin. The obverse depicts a bearded man in profile inscribed “IOAN” on the left side. The reverse has a cross in the center of a circle of pellets with an inscription around the border that reads “+ BABTIS […]T EVVAN.” These inscriptions together translate to “John, Baptist and Evangelist.”'

#History #Numismatics #Coins

CoinOfNote 1d ago

Please stop what you are doing and read this article from this week's E-Sylum about Chickens on ancient coins: https://www.coinbooks.org/v29/esylum_v29n14.html#article26

#Numismatics #CoinCollecting #Coins #History #Histodons #Chickens @histodons @numismatics

CoinOfNote 1d ago

BANKNOTES SALVAGED FROM THE SS EGYPT

This week's E-Sylum has an excerpt from an article about a shipment of new Indian banknotes recovered from the 1922 wreck of the SS Egypt. It is in turn excerpted from Rezwan Razack's book Paper Money of the Princely State of Hyderabad.

https://www.coinbooks.org/v29/esylum_v29n14.html#article29

#News #Numismatics #Shipwreck #Banknote #HIstory #Histodons @numismatics @histodons

CoinOfNote 1d ago

Matthew 28:6: "He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay."

One of my favourite images on a #medallion is from within the empty tomb, burial cloths folded neatly, looking out the open door to see the three (now empty) crosses.

I wrote a little on this piece here: https://coinofnote.com/christ-died-for-our-sins-medallion/

#Numismatics #Easter #Easter2026 #MedalMonday #MondayMedal #Bible #Christian #Jesus

Maikel de Bakker Mar 29

It’s amazing how much detail is hidden in something as small and ordinary as a coin.

For this series, I captured a collection of eight macro images using my Canon 5DS R paired with the Canon MP-E 65mm. At this scale, coins transform from everyday objects into intricate landscapes of engraved lines, textures, and symbols.

One thing that stood out to me is how often Queen Elizabeth II appears. Across many countries and decades, her portrait has been one of the most widely circulated faces in the world. Not surprising when you consider the historical reach of the United Kingdom. Interestingly, while the Netherlands has a long royal history as well, Dutch monarchs are rarely seen on foreign currency.

Beyond portraits, coins tell stories through symbols. Animals, plants, and national icons appear everywhere—tigers, blossoms, even an opossum. Others feature architecture or tools like compasses, each reflecting something meaningful about a country’s identity.

From a technical perspective, extreme macro reveals the physicality of minting: tiny ridges, micro-scratches, and the depth of engraved metal. What feels smooth to the touch becomes a rugged terrain under magnification.

A small object, carrying history, identity, and craftsmanship—all in the palm of your hand.

#MacroPhotography #MacroWorld #CanonMPE65 #Canon5DSR #CoinPhotography #Numismatics #CloseUp #ExtremeMacro #DetailPhotography #Texture #MetalTexture #Currency #Coins #HistoryInObjects #QueenElizabethII #RoyalPortrait #Symbolism #DesignDetails #HiddenDetails #MicroWorld #PhotographyTechnique #StudioPhotography #CreativePhotography #ExploringDetails #Magnification #ArtInDetails #WonderingLens #ByMaikeldeBakker #MaikeldeBakkerPhotography #PixelfedPhotography

CoinOfNote Mar 29

Last fortnight we had a #MysteryCoin for the season of #Lent. This time, Where / When and - once again - WHY this fortnight?

As an extra clue which should make the "Why now" very obvious.... why....today? This Sunday before Easter? :)

#Coins #Coin #CoinCollecting #Numismatics #Easter @numismatics

Izaille Mar 28

Today's arrivals !

500 Dong from South VietNam, 1972.
#numismatics #banknotes #vietnam

Kenneth Finnegan Mar 27

Pro tip: if you stop at every Wells Fargo in three counties on a road trip and clean them all out on surplus change, your checking account *will* eventually get flagged for suspicious activity and results in a long conversation between you, a branch manager, and the Wells Fargo central office. #coins #numismatics

CoinOfNote Mar 24

I attended the sacrament of reconciliation / confession / forgiveness / penance today. It has a few names, and I think it's my favourite. You just walk out feeling cleansed and at peace; loved by God!

Here is one piece I have which mentions reconciliation - quoting Genesis 33: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2033&version=NIV in which brothers Jacob and Esau meet after a 20 year estrangement and reconcile.

(Apologies for the blurry photo, I should have checked when I took it!)

#Numismatics #CoinCollecting #Medallion #Bible #Genesis #Reconciliation #Forgiveness #Confession #EasterPreparation #Easter #Easter2026 @numismatics

CoinOfNote Mar 23

Current US commemorative coins continue to make headlines. This week it is the dime without an olive branch. Widely noted because it came out the same week Trump captured Venzuelan president Maduro, the coin had nothing to do with the current US administration and was in fact a nod to the US Revolutionary war that created the nation. But as the editor notes, "Despite the confusion and controversy, I'm glad it has people looking at their coins again".

I agree! Keep looking at your coins :)

Article: https://www.coinbooks.org/v29/esylum_v29n12.html#article23

#Numismatics #History #UnitedStates #USA250 #Histodons #Currency #Coins #CoinCollecting @numismatics @histodons