The only issue I see about this lovely coin, is that it isn’t mine. Very nice, and I personally think Greek bronzes are underrated. It’s an...
I looked at the Lighthouse link posted above (as you know, I use the Quadrum system too), but the smallest square magic capsules there looked like...
Donna, I have enjoyed this discussion, and I’m impressed by what you are able to find in your researches, of old plates and images. Really well...
I won 3 lots from Roma, and got them all in one box, inside plastic flips. They were three 40£ coins, though.
Nice set! I «finished» the 12 Caesars in silver last year. That was a long term goal. I’ve also considered sets in bronze and provincials, but...
It’s a lovely coin and I have one too! [ATTACH] Hope that’s relevant...
I think the answer is «gradeflation». 40 years ago, EF was the top grade, if I’m correct, unless the coin was special enough to get a Fleur de...
As I’ve understood, the reverse die was usually the one attached to the long hammer used for striking. Perhaps the die fell off the hammer, and...
I really like the obverse of your coin, especially the details on the «hand of God». Are you in Lebanon, by the way? 15 years ago I had some...
Yes. I think it’s around 50-70% of solidus price, given that they are common issues. I’ve been watching that market closely lately, and it seems...
Nice to see a coin that has travelled from Oslo to the US:) Were you there on the auction, or mail bid? I bought all the old NFA cataloges that...
Let’s hope so!
Congratulations, Donna! Owning a Roman gold coin is quite special, I think. Sears statement regarding the first type under Arcadius is surprising....
[ATTACH] The sculpture on the picture is from the National Museum in Rome. Not sure if it is a lifetime portrait, or if the artist took some...
At least the poor condition is a guarantee that you won’t recognize them as «collectors copies»! :)
Always interesting to taste a drop of the well of Victors knowledge of LRBs. Thanks for sharing and coingrats!
I think it must be informative for people making a living out of our hobby to get feedback like this, if you are running a coin shop, an auction...
Good points! Would you trust a dealer with this kind of pratice enough to buy uncertified ancient, Chinese or US coins from them?
Good suggestion, I agree! I think ebay has as a rule that copies need to be marked. Would it be fair to expect that from other auction sites too?
I browsed the upcoming Katz auction today. Among their ancient coins were several «collectors copies»:...
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