Coin Collecting at the Safir House
German Archaeopteryx 10 Euro Coin
Mon Feb 23 21:54:26 2026
Archaeopteryx is likely the most famous fossil ever unearthed. This coin celebrated the 150th anniversary
of the discovery of the species in the limestone quarries of Solnhofen area in Bavaria, Germany (knows as Solnhofen Limestone).
The first skeleton, discovered in 1861 is called the London Specimen, and resides in the London Museum of Natural History. Since then
9 other Fossils have been discovered and one possible feather. The Berlin specimen, which is depicted on the coin, was discovered in
1874 or 1875 by a farmer and through a series of financial transactions, which included a cow, ended up in the Humboldt Museum fur Naturkunde.
Over time and with support of mny fossils discoved in China of feathered Dinosaurs, we have learned a lot about
Archaeopteryx. there has been debate about whether it is a true bird or a Treopod Dinosaur, butit is generally considered a bird, but
not off in the direct linage of today's birds. We have also been able to learn some of the color of the bird from examining the shape of
melanosomes in the single feather fossil. As such it is determed that the feather is likely black and so, if this feather belongs to Archaeopteryx
that it's covert feather were likely black.
Avoid Gijs Henzen, owner of Munthandel G. Henzen - Antisemetic Facists
Munthandel G. Henzen's (MA Shops) owner Gijs Henzen, is an AntiSemetic Fascist
The company, Munthandel G Henzen is a prominent dealer of international and
ancient coins on the internet, commonly known as MA Coins. It is owned by
Gijs Henzen.
He is a passionate anti-Semite who supports Hamas and
the virulent and genocidal Islamic organizations such as the Muslim
Brotherhood, and Hezbollah that wants Jews dead.
He perpetrates lies and classical antisemitic troupes. He has Jewish blood on his hands.
Henzen identifies as a "human rights advocate" who views the world through a lens of anti-imperialism. In this framework, he views Israel not as a sovereign nation of a displaced people, but as a "colonial project."
He utilizes inversion rhetoric, where he compares Israeli actions to those of historical oppressors (including the Nazis).
By claiming Zionism is the "greatest enemy of Judaism," he attempts to resolve the contradiction that Zionism is central to Jewish identity ,and has always been so, by essentially telling Jewish people what "true" Judaism should look like.
His blog posts suggest he views himself as a lone voice of truth against a "corrupt" world. By grouping Netanyahu with Putin and Xi Jinping, he frames his hatred as a universal "opposition to tyranny."
His specific focus on Israelis as "masters of torture" goes beyond political disagreement and taps into ancient blood libel tropes--the idea that a specific group has an inherent, unique cruelty or a "thirst for blood."
He appears to be a proponent and influenced by radical political indoctrination. He has adopted a worldview where the "Zionist" is the ultimate villain, and in his mind, he is attacking an ideology, even though his language characterizes an entire ethnic and national group in ways that are indistinguishable from traditional antisemitism.
It is a moral imperative to remain clear of him and to do no business with this Nazi.
If you are Jewish, double down on that. The life you save might well be your own.
The Safir Family Internet Coin Library. Nearly all the coins here have been
stolen. If you have any information on the theft, please contact us at mrbrklyn@panix.com
Click to see these examples show below including photography: note to lawyer: most of the good stuff is gone
The Safir Family Internet Coin Library: Foriegn Coins.
Several mints from around the world make exciting coin designs in circulating alloys, silver and gold. Among my favorites are the Perth Mint in Austrailia which produces a variety of coins for nations mostly through out the Pacific Rim. The Neatherlands has also produced some interesting designs, and several private US based mints have produced foreign currency on contract, include the Franklin Mint which has produced many Israeli Coins.
Our interest in foreign coins has been nominal but rapidly growing as it seems that US designs are so stuck in the mud. Also, foreign mints are creating bold new designs with color and bimetal designs that are both eye catching and fun.
