It's been a long while since I have purchased a coin, as I am saving for a milled pre 1800 8 Escudos (which will be by a large margin the most...
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Hi Cal Yes, I do use distilled water. Not because I think it makes a difference, but because I know its "best practice". Thanks for the tips on...
Thanks for the tip regarding perfluoromethyldecalin Cal. Actually, I was surprised no one brought up the issue of liquid before now.... but I was...
Thanks for this, have checked it out. Might look at creating one for myself!
Absolutely. This is all helpful discussion. The Specific Gravity is what the Specific Gravity is. The conclusion drawn form the results of an...
Thank you for the write up! Byzantium coins are a passion of mine. I doubt I'll ever be able to secure a Constantine XI coin, but certainly a...
Thanks for the response Kentucky. Yes, the dimensions and design of the coin check out - although it's always so hard because of the huge...
My apologies GDJMSP, for some reason I thought you collected ancient coins. Probably a moot point now, but the Illyrian Drachm I am talking about...
Around 50% of my purchases have been from MA-Shops. Like others say, it's a mixed bag, some sellers are great, others not so much. But I would...
Thanks for your details response GDJMSP. Yes indeed. Both the decimal places and the accuracy are important. Testing my scales on Geleverd Door...
Hi all I just wanted to share some learning/experience of specific gravity tests for my coins. This is not intended to be a best practice...
Thanks for the posts and advice guys. Just one last thing.... F or C?
I had thought that Byzantium coinage was the preferred currency of trade for much of Europe until the Venetians (as the trade power in Western...
So you just get rid of it all, and then it should stop? Also, do you soak it for weeks as mentioned above?
Nice trachy! Love the distinct artwork. Which period debasement? As I understand, Byzantium coins went through several phases of debasement and...
Hi all My only Caesar coin (AE Assarius - Augustus struck under Tiberius) randomly broke out in bronze disease. It's a fairly mild case at this...
I agree regarding gold - gold is always good :) And nice Basilikon Nice Trachy! Looks like one with high silver content. Thank you. What a...
Just wanting to show off my newest coin for the Byzantium collection This is the latest dated Byzantium coin in my collection by a significant...
I see what you did there.... :D Yea, this definitely won't be a series in its own right. Rather, it is a lovely "centerpiece" (albeit very tiny)...
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