Yay, Medieval Monday! I was very happy to receive this coin a week ago: [ATTACH] Charles VII 1422-1461 Blanc a la Couronne 1ere emission 28...
These people may well have shill bidders who participate in making the coin look legit. Shill bidding is something we don’t talk much about. I...
I think you have to do something about your picture standards if you hope to get accurate identification of all your coins, Sir. My guess is...
Very nice, Old Man! I really like it. Makes me want to collect Seleukid coins. I used to have a Demetrius II tet, but my uncle took it over in...
Isn’t the typical development that you start in the lower price range, buying good coins for 50-100$, and move upwards from there with time? I...
Happy birthday! Enjoy your day. :)
I find it impossible to answer that question. Hours of identification, reading, finding documentaries and podcasts about the subject.... Yeah....
If you are leaning towards Greek coins, you can’t go wrong with one of those types. Classic issues. It’s like the Morgan dollar in the US type...
[ATTACH] I agree you don’t see these too often. Nice upgrade for you! Mine was described (and priced) as an antoninanus by the coin dealer. The...
I second @gsimonel It’s probably coming from a cotton pin, a cloth or a brush. This can get stuck even though no wax has been involved. Try...
Freedom is difficult :) I have been collecting coins «all over the place» for almost 20 years. I like to think of my collection as «A history of...
What a great coin, @furryfrog02 ! Thank you for reminding me to look for a coin with the three graces. It may be a good time to let the graces...
In the current environment, predictions are difficult. Who would have thought the stock market would rise during this pandemic? It’s possible that...
The worst coin in 2020 was a coin that I really wanted, but was too cheap to buy. Now I really, really want it.
Nice one, Sulla. As it is «MAXIMINVS CAES», I guess it’s Galerius. When I quoted your post it was revealed too... Removed the quote.
Not hard to understand the temptation, because that’s an unusually nice Jewish coin (prutah?). Congrats :)
No matter what the number is, that’s a great looking denarius, and a good photo by Mr. Hansen, as always. I’ve been taking a lot of pics with my...
It’s a good thing Mr. Kruse came here asking how to start collecting ancient coins. I’m afraid we would be of little help if someone asked for...
[ATTACH] Ah, Otho. An old favorite coin. It wasn’t his time in 69 AD, but the wig lives forever.
Many will recommend the «Ancient coin collecting» books by Wayne Sayles. Including me. I think the 3rd century AD is a good place to start, if...
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