I want it. Roman and other ancient coins are always cool, and would be fun to win one here thank you again, Rob, for another great giveaway.
I left an extensive reply, but it did not post. Am pressed for time at the moment, so will just post this info~ I recommend checking out GPAA...
Typo? As actually would be about 101 years.
The florin is actually a silver coin. One florin = two shillings.
Apparently many of these were done in the early 1960's, as a novelty item, so originally not meant to be deceptive. I don't know if the packaged...
Always a good idea. I do this as well, as often I'll notice a few specks of dust on/near the mylar window.
I have ordered from both sites, although mostly from ma-shops, as sellers there have a great selection of German states coins. I am learning more...
As for staplers, I use the Max flat clinch stapler, which automatically flattens staples as you go. They are available at most coin supply online...
Olive oil soaking does usually work well with copper coins and relics, although it takes time. But it is gentle, and is also what I do with such...
I have at least one 'hand heller', although not sure where it is at moment:(. But I do have others from Rome as well as many German and Austrian...
More than likely these are coming out of eastern Europe. Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria to name a few countries where large quantities of counterfeits...
An idea for storage of these: You can possibly purchase some album pages designed for larger size currency- such as ones that hold 3 notes per...
I agree. Also, original mint packaging is rather secure, and can bring higher premiums, mostly for earlier sets, as well as some more recent...
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