Thanks for the responses. I am more interested in the Grandi Bronzi Imperiali, so I will start with those. I will probably also take your advice...
I am in the process of building my ancient library and have some questions about the books by Banti. Of particular interest are the Grandi...
+2 on what Dave said. You have to get your light source above the bottom of your lens so that light directly from the bulb does not leak....
Thanks for posting these, I am gonna pick up a set too!
somewhere in the 8 net 6 or 6 net 4 range, it would not grade cleanly at a TPG due to the corrosion on the reverse.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Marcus Aurelius Sestertius, Mars advancing right, ric 992
I have an older Nikon DSLR and love it. While I am sure the Canon with the electronic shutter can theoretically provide better pictures, it is...
No, one can not get an early die state N6 slabbed in any grade for under $50, because you won't find one available for sale. It is a very rare...
Right, but for every 10 collectors of late die state large cents there is 1 who cares about all the die states. And I would point out, the...
It will help it sell quicker, but not for much more money. Late die states with cuds have a much higher demand then the early die state stuff.
My guess is that the coin has been cleaned and started to re-tone. I would also suggest contacting Kevin, the seller, with any questions. He is...
The porcelain worship reverse.
Plural!!!!!!
No, bidding probably started around 150,000... To rich for my blood.
Luckly it didn't sell, so Conder still has time!!!
I left out quoting the rest of your post, but I agree with it in general. It furthers the point, if we don't know the supply and we don't know...
Right, and why isn't the price static? Generally because demand fluctuates. But we don't know that the demand has fluctuated until we see the...
Half cents as well, and many members branch out into colonials and other copper tokens. But generally speaking it refers to half cents and large...
I will add in my two cents on the slabbing of ancient coins and it's 'inevitability', but from the perspective of my previous collecting interest...
Welcome to the club, now open your wallet!!! I was in a similar situation regarding large cents and gravitated towards the late dates for the...
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