Should I Grade My Coin? When Coin Grading Is Worth It (And When It Isn’t) Many collectors eventually ask the same question: Should I grade my coin? Professional coin grading can increase buyer confidence, improve marketability, and in some cases…
Coin Grading Services in the UK: Why It’s Worth Getting Your Coins Graded If you’ve ever wondered whether you should get your coins professionally graded, the answer is almost always yes — especially if you collect rare, historical, or investment-grade…
We are excited to present an exceptional numismatic treasure in our upcoming E-Auction 5: Lot 89 Ghorid Gold Heavy Dinar of Mu’izz al-Din Muhammad (AH 601) This extraordinary gold heavy dinar, weighing 22.30 grams and measuring 35 millimeters in…
The Battle of Qadisiyyah stands as a watershed moment in the history of the Middle East, symbolising the dramatic clash between the nascent Islamic Caliphate and the established Sasanian Empire. This historic encounter not only paved the way for the…
Coin collecting is a fascinating hobby that spans across ages, cultures, and histories. One of the most crucial aspects of numismatics, the study and collection of currency, is coin grading. Understanding the basics of coin grading is essential for collectors…
The first coin was minted about 2600 years ago, and since then, hundreds of thousands of rulers, kings and emperors minted different coins, hence there are a many different types of coins in numismatics world. Therefore, probably one of the…
The annals of history are marked by remarkable individuals whose actions and legacies continue to captivate our imagination. Among these, Ardashir I, the first ruler of the Sasanian Empire, stands tall as a transformative figure who reshaped the political landscape…
The Safavid Empire, which established in 1501 and lasted for more than two centuries, was one of the most influential empires in Iranian history. Shia Islam was vigorously promoted by the Safavid emperors and eventually became the state religion of Iran. The…
The last war between the Roman and Sasanian Empires was a significant event in the history of the ancient world. It took place between 602 and 628 AD, and was a protracted and brutal conflict that involved the two superpowers…
Vakhtang, son of Demetrius II of Georgia from his Trapezuntine wife, was chosen by the Ilkhan Ghazan Mahmud in 1302 to succeed his brother David VIII, who had led a revolt against the Mongols. Only Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia,…
