Noob question...

So... I feel a little dorky asking this noob-like question, but... What is a "tater" coin?

No, not this.


Thanks in advance!

 

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You mean stater?

 

A tater coin is usually a copper coin inserted into a potato to clean gunk and corrosion from the surface. I was told this by an old timer years ago.

 

When I did a Google search I saw some references towards that. But thought there must be more to this...

 

are you referencing a seller on ebay?

 

Well, I noticed it yesterday with items from taterthecat on ebay (*Tater*...) , but I've seen it before and it piqued my interest.

 

ah, well, we've learned something new from your inquiry here, but he came to my mind the moment i saw the post and it was related

 

Here's some details on it I found: http://www.findmall.com/read.php?14,1224255

 

BTW, If you don't already know, Tater the Cat sells some pretty good bargains.

 

I haven't gone through Tater the Cat's items list fully yet, but will certainly do that! I've had great luck with Tom/frascatius, Steve/lovetobrew, cody111111, romae_aeternae_numismatics, and, yes, even zurqieh (with some scrubbing).

I've been collecting just over a month now on ebay exclusively... I need to start photographing and documenting what I've got so far. I'd love to share it! (<-- that's really the best part, right?)

 

I am also fairly new (i had to stop for a year after starting for a few months) and I do recommend Vcoins.com. type in anything into the search bar that matches your interest..its amazing.

 

I've been know to jump in Vcoins.com too! Just haven't bought anything yet. Noticed some same items and same sellers, at differing prices. Just yesterday I discovered PicClick as a resource.

 

Is this a e-bay seller?

 

I don't know Steve/lovetobrew, but the rest I dealt with and have had no problems.

 

@Bing, I believe it is stevex6 on CT.

 

Yes, taterthecat on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/usr/taterthecat?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

 

Stevex6 doesn't sell coins lol

 

I am guessing Tater is the name of his cat.

 

Someone already answered but I wanted to reiterate the answer. Our Steve, Stevex6 (lil bro), does not sell coins. So, I suppose I should take a look at this other steve. Maybe he will have something I want, eh?

 

I thought I had put 2 & 2 together with the photos of the ebay items (see below; close up of coins on fingers) being super similar to some photos by stevex6 I saw on CoinCommunity (example: https://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=114435).

And the fact that the ebay seller name is lovetobrew and stevex6's mood is Beer Lover. And the lovetobrew sellers name is Steve.

And does Stevex6 have an affinity for potin eagles?

I've been wrong before and will be wrong again. thanks for the correction!

Maybe http://www.ebay.com/usr/lovetobrew?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

I got these 3 babies for under $30 total.

Maximian Egypt, Alexandria potin tetradrachm
Obverse: ΑΚΜΟVΑΜΑΙΙΜΙΑΝΟCCΕΒ - Bust right
Reverse: Eagle standing left, head turned back, wreath in beak, star to left year 2
(286-305AD) 6.00g / 18mm / BMC 2594


Elagabalus Seleucis and Pieria, Antioch AE20
Obverse: Radiate Bust right
Reverse: S C in a wreath, with the control mark DE above, and a small eagle with wings spread below
(198 to 217AD) 7.20g / 19mm / BMC 430 (?)


Gordian III Moesia Superior, Viminacium AE31
Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: Moesia standing facing, between bull and lion
19.40g / 31mm / AMNG 82 (?)