By Jay Turner for PCGS …… AH1299 (1882) 10 D Lec-188 Paris Morocco PCGS MS64 The Hijri Lunar Dating System The Hijri lunar dating system is the second-most used calendar after the Common Era or Gregorian calendar. Established with the first year corresponding to the year 622 CE (Common Era or AD), it is set […]
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Special courts set up in August have handed out multiple death sentences in similar cases By CoinWeek News Staff …. Two weeks ago, international news agencies reported that Iran had executed two men for hoarding gold coins. As part of a larger effort to control the Iranian economy after reimposed sanctions by the United […]
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Stack’s Bowers Galleries rang in the New Year with tremendous results at the January New York International Auction. An excellent array of coins was anchored by several superb collections, including Selections from the Estate of Richard Doty, Selections from the Michael Druck Collection, The Mezo Toth Kalman Collection, The Dr. Michael Popoff Collection and Selections […]
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