Nice coins Aidan. The images are kind of grainy, but the designs still come through well. I'm not familiar with the area these coins originate from. I love the patterns and the stylized Arabic script. Thanks for posting these.~Daniel
Daniel, All of my photos are taken using my Canon CanoScan LiDE 25 flat-bed scanner.They are edited using Photostudio 6 & this FREE photo editor; http://www.photoscape.org .It is hard to get photos that don't look grainy,especially for .999 fine silver coins.Kelantan is one of the states of Malaysia.It is the top-most state in Malaya,as Thailand is on its northern border.Kedah is another Malaysian state that has also had its own coins in recent years.I am so looking forward to both Perak's & Selangor's coin issues coming out in the next year.They will also be both Dinars & Dirhams as well.We have the Sultans & governments of these states to thank,as well as Professor Umar Vadillo.Aidan.
Small world, eh? I didn't realize that you were the buyer until I saw your signature on the note this morning and then your post here. I'm glad to know that it went to a great home.A very interesting point in England's history, no doubt. I've always been interested in the stabilization and rise of England as a world power, and the birth of the magna carta (which came under John's rule I think), seems to read a little like the birth of our own nation. Great stuff!
Here's one that just arrived in the mail. This is a silver Short-Cross Penny from ENGLAND dating from 1016-1035 AD. Anglo-Saxon coinage issued under the reign of Viking King: Cnut~The Great. Born in Denmark, Cnut (also called Canute) would come to reign over Denmark, Norway, England, and southern Sweden. Considered one of the greatest leaders in medieval Europe due to his political and military skills.ENGLAND~AR Short-Cross Penny 1016-1035 AD