I was out of collecting for over 30 years. I have a collection of over 500 pieces and nearly every one was bought before the internet was a gleam...
It was 32 years ago that I was at the Smithsonian but if my memory serves me right I saw one of these there. I don't know if it belonged to the...
[IMG] [ATTACH] Egypt, Alexandria Augustus Milne 2, AE 80 dr Obv: Hd of Augustus Rev. Eagle First Roman coin minted in Alexandria
I was fortunate enough to have been able to pick a cheap copy of the BMC for Greek coins when I first stated collecting back in the seventies....
1/4 Litra Anonymous 269 BC - 222 BC Syd 22, Rarity 4 Obv: Hd of Diana r. Rev: Dog walking r. ROMA in ex [ATTACH]
So, don't pick at it!! But soaking it in distilled water would be ok, right?? That should not harm it, I would think!
I looked thru the latest thread on cleaning coins but did not see a specific answer to my question. I have had the below sestertius of Severus...
I got one of those but mine doesn't have the wart. Where can I get the wart?!!! [ATTACH]
If one compares the position of the reverse border of dots, around 7:00, in relation to the edge of the flan, the dots on the plate coin are much...
Augustus AE As Mysia, Pergamum (?) Obv: Hd r. Rev: CA in wreath I'm sure someone would know what the CA in the wreath means. I have had this for...
I agree with the earlier comment that it appears to be cast. It is why I have always been suspicious of it. I'm afraid I am not going to be able...
I bought this coin in the late seventies. I have always been a bit suspicious of it. I would like to hear what you guys think about it. I see no...
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