That is kind of what I thought.
So what do you think the silver looking spots on this electrum coin could be? Silver? [IMG]
And you can put me in that category.
I just tried to sign up to bid at Aurea Numismatika Praha Auction 96 and was faced with this request: Identity confirmation Due to laws,...
I meant silver bromide not fluoride.
Horn silver is actually silver chloride or silver fluoride or a combination of the two. There was a post about removing it on CT in the past.
Could it be horn silver?
Thanks, pprp.
Anyone have an answer as to what caused the cracking on the surface of this coin? [IMG]
Remember when Syracuse dekadrachms were rare? Some coins will be considered such until the next big hoard is discovered.
Thanks for your input, robinjojo. I have been reminded in the past that it is not a good idea to post a coin that is currently at auction because...
Thanks, Nathan P. Your coin is much like what I am looking at.
With the slew of Athens owls now being offered, many of them have test cuts. I am just wondering how that will affect the value of the coin....
I had a very bad experience with them which I outlined here on CT. I had won an auction and went to their site to pay. I saw the word paypal...
Thank you, Barry. At this point I just have the one coin with a reference which will be sent in next week.
Just called and was told I could request an additional comment, but it was up to the person grading the coin as to whether it would be added or...
I wonder if anyone knows if a remitter of a coin to NGC can request a comment being added in the comment area to the right of the description....
GOOD POINT!!
I agree about the carnyx. We see the description of the denarius below as correct. [IMG] D. Iunius Brutus Albinus AR Denarius. Rome, 48 BC....
I believe they have a high lead content.
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