Richard's Coins - pre1946silver.com

Discussion on Japan's entry to world trade in 1853; effect on the silver coinage - 1 Bu Gin, significance of inverted sakura in the design...

Japan 1 Bu Gin, Ansei 1859-1868 - pre1946silver.com Japan 1 Bu Gin 1859-1868, late samurai period silver coin, fineness adjusted to reflect Japanese entry to world trade with colonial powers

A collection of blog posts and coins for sale 1700s-1800s...

Site 'snapshot' 1700s-1800s - pre1946silver.com lists blog posts related to coins from the 1700s and 1800s, also silver coins for sale 1700s, 1800s - 15 items including pieces of eight

Discussion with photos of grading a standard strike Australian predecimal silver 1928 florin in 'uncirculated' condition....

Taking a closer look: Unc 1928 Aus florin… Discussion with photos of grading a high quality 'Unc' Australian predecimal silver 1928 florin using low angle versus high angle light sources.