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The Coinage of Claudius II
In previous issues of Coin Collector, I have talked about the coins of the Roman emperor Gallienus. In this article, I will look at Gallienus’ successor, Claudius II. Gallienus’ assassination outside Milan in 268 left the purple available to anyone w
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Before and After the War to Doune
Before we review the transmission of the mail and postmarks shown, let us consider the people who made it possible and bring to life their stories from long ago. When John Burne of Coldoch, a writer in Stirling who was born in September 1745, married
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Australia 1959 – Half a Set?
Right from day one, Australian stamps have faced a dilemma. Should they express the country’s independent spirit? Or should they demonstrate its loyalty to the royal family and pride in its place in the Commonwealth? This dichotomy had produced the G

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