Assorted Articles and Threads Updated 2/21/08) (Back to Main Page)
Included are compilations of message threads along with articles that I have found interesting.
On Line Coin Collections - Links to various online collections
Coin Making
Links to various Coin dies
Casting Bronze
Lost Wax Shrinkage
Allowances - Short discussion but some good info and leads for more info
Ceramic Shell Casting
- Information on using a ceramic shell around your "lost wax" object.
Jewelry including brooches and pins
Roman Brooches:
While the initial focus is on whether an inscription on a brooch is modern or
ancient, this covers lots of ground regarding tools and brooch design.
History and Ancient Economics
First Ancient Coin:
Discussion on the first ancient coin and the control of money in ancient cities
of the Greco-Roman world.
Coin Weights
and Clipping - A discussion on the use of coin weights and the
"practice" of clipping coins
Miscellaneous
Historical fiction reading list:
Dozens of suggestions for the fan of historical fiction. Most suggestions are
focused on ancient Rome but there are many other eras and civilizations covered.