One of the things that intrigues us, our attention and we like of numismatics is undoubtedly marks and the initials of the assayers. Here, we will try to briefly explain methods from the Middle Ages to Isabel II the steps taken regarding the testers and test method. The currency reform in Castile operated by new [...]
Posts Tagged ‘coin collecting’
Silversmiths, Rehearse Assayers and Method.
May 1st, 2013 
Rigo 
Posted in US Coins, World Coins 
Tags: assyer, coin collecting, isabel II, Isabella, mintage, minting 
No Comments »
What exactly is a coin?
November 15th, 2012 Rigo A coin is a piece of hard material, traditionally metal and usually in the shape of a disc, which is used as a form of money. Traditionally the value of a coin comes from the intrinsic value of the component metal, but in modern times most coins are made of a base metal and their [...]
Posted in Ancient Coins, US Coins, World Coins Tags: coin collecting, coins, us coins, world coins 2 Comments »How does the minting process work?
October 16th, 2012 Rigo The minting process and how it works The final and actual minting stage is the transfer of the design to the metal coin blanks to be struck. As in days of yore, modern coin presses consist of two important components – one working die for the obverse and another for the reverse, and a collar. [...]
Posted in US Coins, World Coins Tags: coin collecting, coins, error coins, minting process, us coins, world coins No Comments »Coin Collecting as a Hobby
November 27th, 2011 Rigo Most people engage in different activities that they consider hobbies. When people consider a particular activity as a hobby, it means that people find that activity pleasurable in that they enjoy collecting different kinds of coins. In this context, it does not necessarily follow that the coin collector will focus more on the monetary value [...]
Posted in US Coins, World Coins Tags: coin collecting, coin hobby, pocket change, stike it rich with pocket change No Comments »Accessories for Coin Collection
November 21st, 2011 Rigo When collecting coins, one thing to consider is how to arrange and take care of the coins. Coins that are collected may be antique, ancient, or limited editions coins. These coins come from many countries and are usually high in value. A collector must know how to keep and take care of them so that [...]
Posted in Coin Accessories, US Coins, World Coins Tags: coin accessories, coin albums, coin boxes, coin collecting, coin holders, cotton gloves, gloves No Comments »