Am I the only one who is afraid of damaging the coin while breaking it out? I’ve freed everyone that comes into my collection so far but i have an...
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Great coins in this thread, I have to get around to photographing more of my Flavian quadrigas! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
That is a fantastic coin David. The Flavians in quadriga is one of my favorite types whether in gold, silver or giant bronze.
Nice example Jay, a great coin with real history attached! I have a few 1/2 shekels, the first is one of my absolute favorite coins in my...
Thanks Tif!
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I just came across this coin in my office and I don’t know why or how I got it. I’m 100% certain it’s incredibly rare and...
Awesome coin, it’s funny how our eyes usually only see what we expect to see.
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I don’t exactly know what Colby is suggesting but any idea with the word “scratch” in it is a very bad idea indeed. I have handled and owned many...
@Orielensis that is a fantastic fouree! Yes, coin 2 and 3 are a die matched reverse, an engraved die, not a countermark. Since it's a die match...
Oddly enough, another example arrived at my doorstep this week. This one with a lion countermark on the obverse. It's funny how you can be...
Thanks Jay. Trying to find these reverses takes pareidolia to a whole new level.
Thanks randy!
Yes, Lydia, Persian Empire, 420-375 B.C. As guessed, this is not a countermark on the reverse, it is a die with lion head within incuse. I never...
I was the high bidder for this junky, worn, slug of a common siglos. There seemed to be no end to the intense bidding frenzy. The price flew up...
You also can’t find a safer place to buy ancients than Forum Ancient Coins.
That’s high praise indeed! It’s one of my all time favorites and I’m happy for an excuse to post it :D [ATTACH]
Fantastic top ten, number #1 is a treasure. I hope to find a #9 one day!
Jaw dropping stuff Tif, I can't pick a favorite!
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