I think Jack's photo captures my expression when I am outbid LOL I think we have found the successor of the grumpy cat!
I know the one with the hoplite from kyzikos https://cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=333885
I forgot fac has a special way of linking Here's the correct link https://www.forumancientcoins.com/fakes/displayimage.php?pos=-7212 If it still...
Ok I come back on this. As I said the whitish spots are at the high points where the coin was rubbed. These Jenkins groups have low gold content...
There's a quite deep scuff below tanit's ear so this most probably rules out that it's plated unless the scuff is orchestrated by a forger
This is a modern reproduction https://www.forumancientcoins.com/fakes/displayimage.php?album=search&cat=0&pos=64
It's wear on the high points which causes this kind of reflection in the photo. I don't think it could be a fourrée
Oh no, I definitely need to watch this, is it online somewhere?!
Such a common animal but difficult to get on a Greek coin. Until I get one from himera, or from Sophytes, here's a whole one [ATTACH] And a...
There seems to be a scratch just above the diadem. I don't collect romans so I have no idea if that photo is of the coin or of a plaster cast?!
There's a caduceus to the left of the rose. Like this https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=303385
I think Rd is actually hd and he meant hoards
I am only aware of 1 auctioneer who may be desperate enough to do this. The rest ask between 10-20% depending on their mood/needs. Of course I am...
Of course this is not true unless you are consigning a collection worth something in the area of 7-8 digits.
Absolutely. The auctioneers got excessively greedy over the last few years and the fees keep increasing. Who is to blame for that? But of course...
Could you please also post the page where they mention the auction fees?
I recently received the catalog of the feature auction 115. It has a strong chemical smell and found its way straight to the bin like the rest of...
And to answer the essence of your question: I am not interested in the coin and have no relation to the consignor. I don't know what coins you...
I would say don't sell anything before you win the octodrachm since auctions tend to be full of surprises.
I am talking about the times I have to bid against dealers and auctioneers who want to buy coins only to resell to billionaires who pay whatever...
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