My collection is really small so it’s easy to maintain so far. I only have about 50 coins right now.
I store my coins in lighthouse trays with a paper slip underneath. Just in the off chance that the paper could damage them, I cut up flips and...
I really like Emperors of Rome from La Trobe University. Dr Evans is enjoyable to listen to.
Great post! I have yet to read Meditations but it’s on my list. I figured instead of lurking, I would finally jump in and add to a post. Here’s...
I agree that it seems odd that such effort was put into faking a pretty common denarius. I wish I was better at spotting fakes. There is no way I...
The seller is someone I trust. I talked to them last night and they are going to make it right. They are also going to go back to the auction...
Thanks guys. Sulla, good find. I believe that one is my coin as that is the exact weight I get as well - 2.79g.
I don’t see any evidence on the edge that a lump was removed. I tried to look for that because that was my hope as well. It’s too bad because I...
The one from the Bertolami auction has an extra piece coming off the edge at about 4 o’clock on the obverse that doesn’t exist on my coin.
The edge actually looks good to me and I don’t see any casting bubbles so by itself, I wouldn’t necessarily suspect anything.
The cuts being in the same position, the same edge beads being worn away on both coins and the same wear on the “C” in COS on the reverse. I’m by...
Hey everyone I lurk here all the time but I never bring myself to post. I really enjoy this forum and have learned a ton. I just got a new coin...
I see. I don’t trust myself enough to spot fakes to go the eBay route.
I hope I’m not derailing this thread too far but where would I find one at that price? I’ve been watching vcoins for a while for a decent...
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