There has been a schism following some non-numismatic comments. Many prolific posters, including myself, have moved to...
The obverse is really unusual. My first thought is (uncertain) medieval obverse struck over a clipped siliqua. I've searched a while online, but...
Difficult to say with these photos. Could you share images with a higher resolution?
I'll repeat here what I've answered in a private message of @ArtDeco. This is a coin that would not improve with sodium thiosulphate, in my...
This is an excellent patina, and I would advise to keep it in the current state.
You're not the only one. Years ago, I bought the same type (though much more worn), believing it was gold. I sold it later, and the buyer told me...
In addition, I actually used this knowledge to improve this coin: [ATTACH] A series N type 41b sceatta, which was heavily overcleaned. Note the...
I very much agree with this. Any experienced coin restorer knows methods to (re)tone silver coin. Even the so desired 'cabinet toning' can be...
I use google sheets, where I store both provenance, the relevant data on the coin (e.g. obverse, reverse, condition, literature references, etc.)....
Could you please continue your arguments in a private message, instead of publicly on the board?
I had the pleasure of seeing them live: [ATTACH]
Please accept my congratulations and admiration for this excellent coin.
Since many new members have joined the board since this thread was resurrected (April 2021), why not re-resurrect it :)
I thought I'd recognized your coin. A similar example was found recently and posted on a metal detecting forum where I'm moderator: [ATTACH]...
Thank you all for the positive replies! I must admit some hesitation. But, my collecting 'philosophy' is pragmatic: I started with 100€, and...
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