Since diss = to disrespect, I'm sorry you felt that way. I had to be honest and call it as I see it, no disrespect intended. Sorry you felt that...
A late BEA C with a single standard. Nice.
Eye appeal: That obverse of Plautilla is exceptional for its clarity and arrangement. The reverse is a bit fuzzy, but not so bad as to make it...
What a masterful job of pairing contestants!! Eye appeal: both coins have engaging images flawed by damage. They are both artfully done....
Yes, having the poll number is a great flag.
The historical/numismatic writeups in this matchup are both driven more by how the coins made the owners feel than by what they know. Long on...
Unnecessary roughness. That'll cost you 15 yards.
Bensi gave a nicely divided history of the person responsible for the creation of the coin and an introduction to the commerce at the time that...
Let's see, you say you generally collect bronze. This was a silver for an emperor known to be a challenge. I think Doug said it best: I think...
Since I don't collect in either of these areas, I'm really coming in as neutral. I am sure both collectors deeply enjoy their material. It will...
I was not aware of this variety, but am intrigued to learn of it. The victory on prow image does seem to be related to the victory of Crispus,...
Wow, these guys know their material! Bing's special legionary is certainly impressive even to one who is not conversant with that field (me)....
I've never seen this so I am DYING of curiosity to see what is done, how it is done, and how well it is done.
The others have given you beginner references designed to help you develop your own rationale for collecting. That's great. But most beginners...
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On the 16th I got an invoice link: "You are the winning bidder on one or more lots. Your invoice is available now on the following secure link:"...
Website says: The second issue's contents include: • Coins of Elizabeth I • The Eagle on US coins • Calender money explained • New Zealand...
That's an interesting query Andrew, but the hypothesis is not yet developed well enough for it to displace the more detailed scholarship, so the...
I appreciate this question from Martin. He is a specialist who really studies detail in coins. I am sure he will resonate to what I want to say...
I'm sorry Andrew, I mean no disrespect, neither to you nor to these other two scholars. However, in the world of real scholarship this approach...
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