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    Athenian Tetradrachm with Large Test Cut

    I have to disagree on that. If we say that the standard weight of a Tetradrachm is 17.2 g the evidence above shows a coin that is significantly...
    Post by: Dafydd, Jul 1, 2025 at 6:57 AM in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Athenian Tetradrachm with Large Test Cut

    I reckon you would have needed a samurai sword to make that test cut @lordmarcovan! Following my comments above I decided to follow up on the...
    Post by: Dafydd, Jun 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Ancient Rare Coins Florida

    Valid point @Collecting Nut but if you are an entry level collector or looking for a particular rarity you may take a risk. What’s reputable ?...
    Post by: Dafydd, Jun 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM in forum: Coin Chat
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    Ancient Rare Coins Florida

    They focus on rarities which trends towards those willing to spend a lot. If you look for a Vespasian Aureus in amazing condition you will find one.
    Post by: Dafydd, Jun 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM in forum: Coin Chat
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    Ancient Rare Coins Florida

    Good point @KBBPLL See https://www.ancientrarecoins.com/
    Post by: Dafydd, Jun 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM in forum: Coin Chat
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    Ancient Rare Coins Florida

    I dare say this company has been featured before but I couldn't find a post. I have just read a book about a particular shipwreck and the coins...
    Thread by: Dafydd, Jun 28, 2025 at 5:51 AM, 12 replies, in forum: Coin Chat
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    [Game] World Coins Time Machine… Counting Backward by Year! (Plus Prize Coin)

    Commonwealth Shilling 1653 VF (Clipped), Tower mint, Sun mm, KM390.1, ESC-125 (R). All Ns over inverted Ns variety. 5.90gm. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Dafydd, Jun 21, 2025 in forum: World Coins
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    [Game] World Coins Time Machine… Counting Backward by Year! (Plus Prize Coin)

    This coin should be within range of the date. Commonwealth half groat , two pence. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Dafydd, Jun 21, 2025 in forum: World Coins
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    My new most-expensive coin (King James Version)

    Absolutely fabulous and you had the best deal on that one although the dealer will do well. It is SO difficult to find good James' portraits....
    Post by: Dafydd, Jun 17, 2025 in forum: World Coins
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    Duplicates?

    I totally agree with you. IMHO there are two levels of collecting both of which I enjoy. Acquisition for historical context. In this instance a...
    Post by: Dafydd, Jun 15, 2025 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    1758 Sixpence - what grade would you say?

    British Grade as @PaddyB USA Grade as @Spark1951 Both on the button. This is one I have from the year before which is AU. Same bust but you can...
    Post by: Dafydd, Jun 13, 2025 in forum: World Coins
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    Athenian Tetradrachm with Large Test Cut

    I do respectfully somewhat disagree somewhat with @robinjojo but really appreciate his comments as it has set me thinking. This is because there...
    Post by: Dafydd, Jun 11, 2025 in forum: Ancient Coins