Well as long as we can all politely disagree and share our own opinions openly than everything is good!
Most likely it is something added to the coin outside the mint. On the website thecoinshoppe.ca they sell some other coins that are plated in...
My ancient collection is very eclectic. I am big into military and religious themes...that's a lot of coins!
That you went camping and bought your first ancient is a pretty cool story! Well done sir!
There ya go!
Ditto
I collect modern U.S.military trade tokens - I mean we're talking Cold War era for the bulk of my collection though tokens from WWII, intra-war,...
For what it's worth I don't like the portrait or surfaces and the biggest thing with the surfaces are the tiny pits. I am not qualified to call it...
I voted no and think the image is too small to make a determination. I hope you just scored a cherry-pick!
How about style and surfaces?
Pretty sure you're the Hadrian expert here. Do you think it's cast?
I don't think collectors find a focus but that a focus finds us. At least you have a large sample size. As time goes on you'll find yourself more...
Victor Clark is the man with these. His website is really informative.
Looks like there is something going around the coin from the pictures. Strange find @Circus.
Also I mean no disrespect to anyone who wants to buy their coins or submit their coins to NGC. Please don't let this discussion turn you away from...
See @SanClem I think slabbing is a detriment to the hobby and to numismatists. Instead of collectors seeking out reputable dealers they feel safe...
Don't worry! After you handle a few of these the letters will jump out at you. Get ready to struggle with H and A. Those can be tough. For me, my...
I'm thinking it should read: IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG
I can't comment on the LRB because the legend is too unreadable on my tablet. It looks like there are more letters in the legend then what you...
I think they have to go through an export paperwork process that takes a little time. I bought a couple coins from a vcoins dealer in Isreal and...
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