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The TP issue was solved in 1993/2032.

 

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@Rich Beale , hope you're staying safe. Are you planning on holding your sale on-schedule or are you anticipating postponing it? Giuliano mentioned they were pushing theirs but they have the luxury of still being pre-print.

I think all of us collectors would understand that these are extenuating circumstances if the need arises to delay the auction or at the very least, to ship more slowly!

 

Hi @AncientJoe , our Auction XIX on 26-27 March is still scheduled to take place as planned, but we are closely monitoring this fast-changing situation... We are taking all appropriate precautions before, during and after the auction to ensure the health and safety of all participants. At the auction venue we will ensure that hand sanitiser is available for the use of all attendees, disposable FFP3/N99 facemasks are provided for any who wish to use one, there is adequate ventilation, and depending on the circumstances we may request attendees to consent to a non-contact temperature scan on entry for the benefit and peace of mind of all present. Should it become necessary to hold the auction as a purely internet and telephone based event, we will of course let everyone know. We do not presently have any intention of postponing the auction, since there is no discerning when will be more favourable at this stage.

We understand that for many people right now, travel is either impossible or undesirable, so we have made available a Google-Drive folder containing high resolution images of our auction lots that allow for careful inspection of the coins’ surfaces:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sYU9P-EeFPodZTs3Lj7tgjrjdK16VAc0

Telephone and internet bidding (via Roma Live and Biddr.ch) with be available for clients at no charge.

We are constantly monitoring the operational status of global delivery services and as always we will endeavour to get shipments to clients as quickly as possible, but there may be unavoidable delays which are out of our control depending on the shipping destination.

The Künker auction today performed very well, demonstrating that market appetite remains strong.

“If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs… yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it” – Rudyard Kipling, ‘If-‘ (c.1895).

Stay safe and well.

All the best,
R

 

May Asklepios keep you all safe!


Islands off Caria, Kos. AR Tetrobol. Nikostra– and Deinias, magistrates (Circa 200-180/70 B.C.)
Obverse: Laureate head of Asklepios right.
Reverse: ΚΩ below, ΝΙΚΟΣΤΡ on left, ΔΕΙΝΙΑΣ on right; Coiled serpent to right; all within incuse square.
Reference: Stefanaki 2036 (E83/O137); HGC 6, 1324.
1.92g; 15mm
From the JB (Edmonton) collection.

 

Saint Corona, coincidentally, is the patron saint of plagues and epidemics!



She was martyred during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.

 

That's a subtle irony

 

I thought it was treasure hunters. You might want to check that.

 

Lol, great scene. And, now, if only you can explain the mystery of how to use the 3 shells...

 

Apparently two Italian postal workers from the Bergamo region died from complications relating to Covid-19. Not sure we should dismiss outright the possibility (not of a very high likelihood thus far) that the virus does reside and can be transmitted via mail.

https://www.ansa.it/canale_saluteeb...iva_985c7acc-6150-45b2-af54-aa7ab4a309e9.html

 

Roman Collector's brochure says: 'Saint Corona is considered the patron-saint against pest and pestilence' in German. It's a catholic brochure and Catholics usually know their saints.

Never let the truth get in the way of a good story

 

I have a serious question for the group. The news today is saying the US government will be passing a stimulus bill where every American adult will receive a cash payment to help keep the economy healthy. I am retired and have been a good custodian of our family funds, so I have no need for this money (I know, I'm cheap when I spend my money. Just think of me as Scrooge McDuck).

Anyway, now to my question. How can I find a family in my local area who has been financially affected by this pandemic? Of course I could spend the money on coins or something I don't really need, but it would make my wife and I feel so much better to help someone else (and who doesn't need a reason to feel better in these days). I have in the past called local government agencies to help local families like during the holidays. But this time we want to anonymously help with a specific working family who has suddenly found they have little or no income. Any ideas?

There is nothing praiseworthy about this, and we are not looking to make a big thing of this. We just have no need for the extra money whereas others do. And when they spend the money, it is doing what the government intended. I would just put it in savings and not help our economy.

 

In Western Kentucky, all schools, restaurants and bars have closed. Daycares close Friday. They've postponed the Kentucky Derby for the first time since WWIi. Now, eastern KY had most of the cases in the state, but the first case, only about 100 miles from me was confirmed today. Our local theater closes Friday. The nursing home I work for has restricted all visitors unless their loved one is receiving end of life care.

 

Try using https://www.gofundme.com and, in the upper left corner, use the "Search" link to search for your city/region with "covid" (so, "Austin TX covid", for example). That'll show you a list of individuals and businesses who have posted stories about their needs.

 

As someone who has spent most of their life in survival mode, I applaud you Bing. Might I suggest donating it to the local food bank or a group that caters directly to the people in need. I feel like it would mean more to give it to the people in your community that way because, as someone who used to eat out of those places, they will be strained during times like this. Thanks for being thoughtful, I know they'll appreciate it

EDIT: Or you could leave it as a $1,000 tip to a deserving waitress / waiter. That way you KNOW it is going to someone who needs it

 

Thanks @AncientJoe. I'll look into it this evening.

We're not looking for any accolades at all.

We already give to a couple of local food banks, and that's a splendid idea; however, we were thinking more about families who suddenly find they are out of work and their means of survival is in question.

 

@Bing, even though it might not be "local-local" you might try sending something to our friend @Deacon Ray ; I'm pretty sure he will know what to do with the money to help others

Just an idea

I take this opportunity to keep you all posted, friends. Here in France, at least in my area, we're not yet under the Big One Tsunami, but things are getting worse, with a doubling of cases every day. So far at our office we've only sent two people to the local hospital, and we keep 5 to 10 people at home every day that we think are "Covided" (we don't have tests outside the hospital so it's only speculation on our part)



"So far so good, so far so good, so far so good. The important thing isn't the falling, rather the landing"

Take care, and stay safe
Q

 

I thought they said every American worker would get the money. I have not worked a day for 17 years but if I were to get the money, I believe the best answer is giving it to a person I know who is suffering economically due to the shutdown. Convincing the government not to give you money would be harder than you think.

 

Merci mon ami. Un petit rire est très important maintenant

 

That's what I was thinking, but to be honest, the people in my "social" circle are all my age or older receiving pension and SS checks. I will keep my ears open to find someone in need if the government decides to send me money.

 

I'm semi-retired myself, and live primarily on Social Security payments plus a certain amount of savings. The hourly work I try to do on the side has completely dried up of late, so I'm not embarrassed to say that I would gladly accept anything the government decided to send me. I wouldn't spend it on more coins, though!