Yes, I should have been more clear on that. The envelope wasn't originally Salton's. I would love to know who originally bought/acquired the coin...
Nice coins! I think my favorites are 10 (always been partial to Nerva), 3 (stunning portrait of Tacitus), and 1 (just a very sharp coin, all...
Thank you! No, I didn't buy the entire Turner collection (though I would have loved to!) Some dealer bought it and I bought the coins from the...
Hello to all my fellow CT members! I hope that you are all doing well. 2023 has been a great collecting year for me. As a relative newcomer to...
Looks great! Please show us the "after" picture once they're cleaned. :)
Awesome! Congrats on the unexpected rarity. That's a really nice portrait of Zeus, as well.
Yes, I found that obituary too. I plan on double-checking the ebay seller from whom I bought the reference (maybe they were also consigned some...
Thanks! You have an impressive collection! I should have clarified that the coin itself (38a) is notated as coming from Favorito's own collection...
Here's an interesting update. It didn't register at the time, but recently I noticed that the Favorito reference work I had purchased - The Bronze...
The one consolation in a situation like this is when the hammer price ends up being way beyond what you were able to afford, anyway. The worst is...
You mean you've had many of these coins?? Or just many of the same experiences missing on a desired coin? If the former I'd love to know where you...
Oh sorry I missed this post! Certainly - the coin in question was RIC IV 764 (R3): [ATTACH] https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=10987719 I...
I should. We'll see if I have the time.
Ah, so it was you who got this one! I've also been looking for this type and noticed it on the dealer's site too late. Congrats, it's a great coin...
Wow, what a cool story! A miniature hoard all its own. I hope you continue to post your findings here. :)
Absolutely fantastic finds!
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I agree with @Mat. It looks like there shouldn't be much edge damage from the mounting, so if it's possible to remove it carefully I 100% would....
That Trajan is very nice! (the others are, too!)
Yes, like many who already replied I often ask for a discount. Most of the time I get one. It's always okay to ask, if done respectfully.
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