Mat, You make a good point ;), you don't see a lot of junk in CNG auctions, & they are very selective with their "Feature" auctions. Like the...
This was another disappointing day for me at CNG Feature Auction 120 :(. A week ago I placed 3 bids on coins that caught my eye :D, & was...
No comparison, your grotesque head is superior ;). The Bastet amulet & female Tangara head are both great objects too :D.
Donna, despite the impressive provenance of this collection I thought the estimates were very high, & only two objects have received pre-sale...
R.C., Your sestertius is a handsome coin, good strike, even wear, & nice patina :happy:. Pictured below is my favorite coin depicting Mars. The...
Jay, Nice score :happy:. I left a pre-bid on that coin but you outbid me :(. BTW, the lot number on that coin was 335 not 355 :D.
David, Nice score, the reverse image is strong :happy:. The Tet pictured below has an odd ovoid shape o_O, fortunately the portrait is complete...
Since everyone has posted Greek tetradrachms so far I'll post a few Roman provincial tetradrachms of Caracalla :p. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Factor, Congrats on scoring an impressive coin from an important collection :happy:. The difference in photos is indeed shocking :jawdrop:, but...
James, Nice score :happy:! This coin must be another accolade for the victory in the Roman-Judean War :smuggrin:. The different patinas are...
Wow :jawdrop:! Hercules must have swung the mallet on that coin, nice score :D.
B.Hunter, That's a great choice for your 1st ancient coin :happy:! The Athenian Owl is the most iconic Greek coin. It is probably the most...
I don't collect denarii anymore but understand why it's the most popular Roman coin to collect :). The denarius was the coin of the realm, "the...
Mike, Nice score :happy:!. For CT members not familiar with the 24 cent inverted Jenny postage stamp, pictured below is an example. Single stamps...
kris., good choice with historical importance :D. Pictured below is one of mine. [ATTACH]
I admit to losing control at more than one coin auction :shame:. The most recent example was a Seleukeia tetradrachm of Tyche, from Roma Auction...
Chris, Many thanks for your helpful info, I think you "hit the nail on the head" :happy:! My hobo nickel has all the characteristics you carefully...
John, I enjoyed your article & hopefully it's given featured status ;). Of the 3 coins you've pictured, the one that impressed me the most is the...
Ryro, An interesting article, coins, & illustrations :happy:! I love that painting by Bouguereau :D.
Brent, Your photo only shows a partial close-up view of your medal :(, I'd like to see a complete view of both sides if possible :D. Pictured...
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