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People in numismatics: numismatists, collectors, gatherers, investors, and dealers

10/07/2023 / Numismatics, GENERAL, Video

In this video we analyze the types of people who engage in numismatics, or rather the ways of practicing numismatics. Numismatists are people who studiously study money; they are interested in its history, social, and artistic value. Their main satisfaction comes from discovering new information significant to numismatics. Collectors

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Interview with Zlatko Viščević for Radio Korzo on the topic of numismatics – June 15, 2023.

17/06/2023 / Numismatics, GENERAL, Video

Rijeka's Radio Korzo is one of the radio stations that showed interest in numismatic topics, and accordingly, a short conversation on the topic of numismatics, collecting, value, etc., was recorded and broadcasted. In addition to the audio, a video of the conversation was also recorded. The questions were asked by the host Marko

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Numismatic Exhibition of the Archaeological Museum in Zagreb

11/06/2023 / Coins, Banknotes, Numismatics, Video

In this old Zagreb TV video from 2013, a part of the numismatic collection of the Archaeological Museum in Zagreb is presented. The collection numbers more than 270,000 specimens of coins, banknotes, medals, commemorative medals, plaques, badges, decorations, stamps, and tokens. In addition to the collection itself, the numismatic library that operates [here / within it] is also significant

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Past for Sale

11/06/2023 / Coins, Banknotes, Numismatics, Video

In this old video report by Zagreb TV, we can see what the fair in Vukovarska looked like 10 years ago. Some familiar faces from the collecting scene in Croatia appear in the video. It is interesting to see that at this fair from 2013, the selection of collectible items is much more diverse.

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Mockery in collecting and price commentary

08/06/2023 / Phaleristics, Numismatics, Video

In the numismatic and general collecting community, mocking and belittling others is a major problem today. In addition, nothing stirs up as many „storms and tempests“ as commenting on prices. This is also the most frequent cause of conflicts, arguments, and clashes. This happens when someone

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Review of the silver coin: Republic of Ragusa, Old vižlin from 1747.

29/05/2023 / Coins, Numismatics, Video

This video is part of a series about Dubrovnik currency, where in each video we present one coin of the Republic of Dubrovnik. The Old Vižlin is an example of a Dubrovnik thaler-sized silver coin with a nominal value of 60 dinars or dinarići. The author of the coin's artistic design was Niko Matov Fišević (or Fišić).

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(Dis)respecting agreements in numismatics and collecting

23/05/2023 / Phaleristics, Numismatics, Video

In today's video, we explore common situations in numismatics and collecting when agreements are breached. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, you have probably encountered these issues. How many times have you found yourself in a situation where buyers promise to buy something, but later

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Banknote overview: Yugoslavia 50 Dinars 1990. Boy

11/05/2023 / Banknotes, Numismatics, Video

After the monetary reform of 1990 and the introduction of the “Marković” dinar, a new 50-dinar banknote dated June 1, 1990, featuring the portrait of a young boy, also saw the light of day. This banknote stylistically relies on newer, more modernly designed Yugoslav banknotes from the mid-1980s. In the numismatic community already for some

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Athenian owl – legendary silver tetradrachm

08/05/2023 / Coins, Numismatics

The legendary „Athenian Owl“ is one of the most significant coins in numismatic history. This coin is so famous that in a certain way it also represents a symbol of numismatics. Due to its popularity, it is the object of desire for many numismatists and almost everyone would love to see it in their collection. This silver

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Beginner's trap: hustle and panic

02/05/2023 / Numismatics, GENERAL

Beginners in numismatics and collecting often tend to be very impatient when filling their collections. After figuring out which coins or banknotes they are missing to complete their collection, they start frantically searching for and buying them, sometimes at crazy prices, all in order to

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Cowrie shells as money

01/05/2023 / Coins, Numismatics, GENERAL

Cowrie shell from different viewing angles. (Source: Wikipedia) The Maldive Islands, located in the Indian Ocean, are known for their sandy beaches, lush coconut palm forests, and coral atolls. On these islands lies the Republic of Maldives, a former Asian kingdom. The Republic of Maldives is one of the most unusual

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Jealousy in numismatics and collecting

28/04/2023 / Numismatics, GENERAL

Jealousy is a very common phenomenon in the numismatic and collecting world and as such can be the cause of major problems. When someone has something you don't have or managed to acquire it at a favorable price, it's normal for a person to feel jealousy and anger. That is completely normal

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Differences between proof coins and regular coins

24/04/2023 / Coins, Numismatics, GENERAL

Today's video is intended for beginners in numismatics. For some coins, the description may include a note „Proof“ or „Polished Plate“ (PP). Since these coins are generally more expensive than other coins, beginners often wonder „what's the catch“ and why such a coin is more expensive.

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Basic view of 1 Austro-Hungarian krone coins

10/04/2023 / ARTICLE, Coins, Numismatics, GENERAL

In this article, we provide a basic overview of the Austro-Hungarian 1 krone coins that were in circulation from 1892 to 1918. Austro-Hungarian krone coins are part of the national numismatics of all successor states of the former Austria-Hungary, which is why they are quite popular among numismatists and collectors from those countries.

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