Because Spain doesn't have to. Do you think, if given the same circumstances, the United States Government would conduct themselves any better? No.
I believe the root of the confiscations in this reference may be of a different nature.
Found within 200 nautical miles of Spain. I thought I understood that any wrecks found within 200 nautical miles opens up all kinds of legal...
Here's one. Aside from the cheesy slab, not sure if the token even looks entirely kosher:...
As I said, IMO obverse 2.
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I concur.
Yup.
And revisiting your original question - such artifacts could be evidence of deliberate die marking, or not. At the end of the day, since you...
I concur with Doug. And to me, the right top quadrant certainly looks very much like evidence of rusty dies. Take another photo if you think...
Try and find some examples where there isn't evidence of rust [at all] on the specimens, [inclusive] of the places where Doug (GDJMSP) pointed...
The middle specimen in the order which they appear. The horn and tail on the reverse seems the most intact, as well as the motto/legend and other...
That is partly why I said the specimen looks "funny".
Same here. I'd like to see it under higher power, and see the metal flow.
Seriously. Your poll allows for only one choice.
I don't like the "look" of that specimen. Aside from what you're pointing out, something strikes me "funny" about it... though maybe it could be...
What if I carry "multiple" "policies"? :D
I totally concur :thumb:. For "showcasing" a coin (for whatever reason), a camera works best. In cases of batching, for example, taking an...
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