OK I had to try this in paint! If only I had photoshop.... [ATTACH]
Here are 2 of my highest relief coins- both are tetradrachms of Alexander the Great. Just took the shots now. That Lysimachos tet is crazy from...
I believe Harlan Berk is offering a similar service now. https://www.hjbltd.com/#!/article/462-hjbs-ancient-coin-verified-authenticity-program
I'm not sure I've ever shared my name on these boards, but you are close :) - Nigel
Being born and raised in North America it just blows my mind that detectorists can routinely find this stuff. If it were possible in my area I'd...
Oh my goodness, a single favourite coin? That's like picking a favourite song. Or a favourite child ;) Impossible I say! When I set up my...
Nice observation @Spaniard. I see the 'dots' and you may be right. This is a really good read so far - thank you for the link.
I won this very interesting chunk of Celtic silver at Roma's live auction today. It's another plate coin (Lanz 540) from the Hermann Lanz...
That coin is a stunner, well done! On my list of coins to get, and that outrageous hat is a big part of the draw. Speaking of the market for...
Wow @Ken Dorney, was not aware of that hoard.. times have sure changed! @physics-fan3.14 Ironically I already found my coin ...it was lot #89 in...
I never had fish but worked in fisheries for many years. Theres a memorable scene in the movie 'Adaptation' that pretty much sums up my feelings...
From the few coin pics I have on my phone.. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Honourable mention for best hair [ATTACH]
Same situation here. I haven't found a solution either, aside from patience.
I wouldn't want to be the sucker who paid 11x market for a coin either... and I didn't. In my case the estimate was nonsense, the underbidder set...
@Svarog I was shopping for a good Athenian new style for many months and the market seemed dry. Then lately a number of very good examples came...
Vcoins and MA-Shops are 2 of the largest platforms for coin dealers. You will be able to browse inventories from dozens of dealers in one place....
@Svarog I suppose there is no harm.. it was a Roman provincial AE29. Estimate was silly low and I was determined to not be outbid. Posted here:...
I recently won a coin with a secret max bid of 11x estimate. When a coin is special, you likely aren't the only one who thinks so.
@dougsmit I have never seen a halved fouree. Interesting how the silver is paper thin on the reverse while on the obverse it's almost as thick as...
@Ed Snible Fantastic coin with a ton of character, I dont think I had seen a reverse with Medusa! That's some great info on the dating too, much...
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