I would say the only original surface on this coin might be the edges but we can't see the edges in the picture.
Israel is one of the most amazing places in the world to visit. If you include a side trip to Jordan it’s even better. Save your money on getting...
Q beat me to it but I think you got a great deal on both.
What a great portrait @David Atherton! Here's one of mine that I couldn't pass up despite it's flaws. [ATTACH] Vespasian, 69-79. Sestertius...
You stole that one! Great type; I love the nice chocolate patina. Here's my left facing variety with Titus as Caesar. [ATTACH] Titus as Caesar...
The second coin is a Porcius Festus (AD 59-62) AE prutah, certainly real and worth plus or minus $5. Third is Herod III Antipas. 4 BCE-39 CE. Æ...
A great pickup David. Sadly, as you mentioned, the Judaea Capta bronzes have two common problems, tooled and extremely expensive and often both...
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Here's mine. Every example I've ever seen of this legion are all well worn. [ATTACH]
Who was the dealer?
I use a debit card with transferwise, never had a problem.
I wholeheartedly agree with all of your suggestions. I was just afraid it might be a few more years till it happens so I went with what i've got!...
As well it should, that is one beautiful and rare coin! Was that on Ebay or from an auction house?
Thanks for the kind words everyone! Great page, I could easily get caught up collecting all the varieties!
Great patina on those sestertii @Jwt708! Yeah, the siege was kind of a bad idea......
It seems like this has been a good year for many on this board. Many beautiful rarities have been posted that have been a pleasure to view. I...
Amazing finds! I’m very curious how long it takes you to find a coin. In other words, is that a days work?
Ken, that is an awesome piece! I would love to have that in my collection! It looks like Athena has come alive and is hungry! I have a few owls...
Very nice find, even nicer in black! [ATTACH]
Here's my Hendin 1155 along with a write up from several years ago that might still be accurate :D[ATTACH] Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 BC. Lead...
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