MA-Shops: The Aureus
If you collect ancient coins it is probably one of your nicest coins in your collection or the one you always wanted. I talk about the golden aureus. The aureus was a fixed element of the monetary system during large … Continued
TEA MONEY=old commodity money
MA-Shops presents the “Coin of the Day”. Did you hear about TEA MONEY? No??? It’s an old commodity money,whose value comes from a commodity of which it is made. Tea money really consists of dried and pressed tea leaves. This … Continued
Explore the Seychelles
MA-Shops presents the “Coin of the Day”. A ship in harbor is safe — but that is not what ships are built for.” ~John A. Shedd~ Get ready to explore this stunning 50 Rupees of the Seychelles from 1970. Fantastic … Continued
Never say goodbye…
MA-Shops presents the “Coin of the Day”. History never really says goodbye. History says, ‘See you later.’ And here we are again from the past to the present… A silver Sceat 695-740 AD tells a little history about the early … Continued
Spectacular Ancient Coins
Welcome to MA-Shops, the world’s most trusted online coin and paper money marketplace. Founded in 2005 by Joachim Schwiening, MA-Shops offers collectors and enthusiasts access to nearly 1 million rare and important ancient and modern coins, medals, banknotes, militaria and other … Continued
A B C – Solidus of Honorius
MA-Shops presents the “Coin of the Day”. If “PLAN A” does not work – the Alphabet has 25 more letters… This fine piece of gold is available at MA-Shops just new in. A Solidus with a delicate patina, 402-406 AD … Continued
The best is yet to come…
MA-Shops presents the “Coin of the Day”… even it is not really a coin, but still pretty worth to see! THE BEST IS YET TO COME… Today we start the weekend with this beautiful piece of paper – an emergency … Continued
The Iconography on Banknotes
MA-Shops: Diversity in Banknotes. My previous blog was about some specific banknotes from the Netherlands. In this blog I want to discuss some other banknotes. There is no specific coloration in theme or nation by the banknotes in this blog. … Continued
Viva España
MA-Shops presents the “Coin of the Day”… even it is not really a coin, but still pretty worth to see! El Banco de España – A gorgeous eyecatcher brought to paper! 50 Pesetas 09.1.1940 with the picture of Marcelino Menéndez … Continued
Byzantium for Gold
MA-Shops presents the “Coin of the Day”. Without History, there would be no future… Track with MA-Shops a little piece of history and have a look at this shinning golden Solidus 654-659 of Byzantium showing the crowned busts of Constans … Continued