I suggest taking a step back and maybe watch the auctions for a bit and when you understand the full process and are confident then place a bid....
Awesome cabinet @Andres2 ..... Problem is I already know EXACTLY how to open it: [ATTACH]
@Ryro - that looks fantastic!!! You really DO NOT KNOW how jealous I am that you found those coin holders!! I think I still have some sort of...
Wonderful portrait! I grabbed a $20? filler for now.. will upgrade when the opportunities arrives eventually. [ATTACH]
Yes - click on Curtisimo's name and this will pop up... click on "Start a Conversation".. [ATTACH]
I like the simple Wikipedia timeline here .. helps me visualize the progression. I've been collecting a few this year: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
I like it! Just a couple of lines.. the mouth/nose area that gives that bust character - an otherwise unattractive coin comes to life. Nice! Here...
Do you think I posted this thread in a random manner or that perhaps I was trying to relate to something that may be pertinent? .......
Wow.. that is a wonderful piece of art. Thank you for sharing. I do love how the Celts represented horses. The legs almost look like they...
My coin was $44
One of the miracles of the Roman Republic was the one year term of the Consuls. Unheard of generally during the time of Kings. Powerful men...
Wow!... that is amazing. When researching my new Sigeion Owl I inevitably went to Wildwinds and was admiring the mutant pictured there.. so great!!!!
Lovely coin... I have never purchased from HB - seems a little intimidating. So how do these "Buy or Bid" sales work? Is it like the "Buy It...
All good! While in Nevada.. can you pitch in and get those darn votes counted? Seems like they have a staff of one......:) [ATTACH]
.......you find an Owl you can afford..... [ATTACH] Sigeium, Troas. AR drachm. 400-300 BC. 16mm, 3.09 g. Triple crested helmeted head of Athena...
Wow that is certainly a set to be proud of.. wonderful coins. Congratulations... Here is my low end set in bronze. [ATTACH]
Glad you resurrected this thread.. only for the fact I chuckled reading @lordmarcovan 's "How the blazes does anyone ever tell?"... :)
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I have a few ancients posted on Forvm's free auctions site.. if anyone is interested. Lower end, but an interesting mix....
Yes - but I do enjoy this coin as it is a great example to prove your point.
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