In my experience, really nice coins tend to photograph really nicely. Coins with problems don't. Difficult to pick a favorite, but this Genio...
I have a similar story, but kind of the reverse of yours. I returned a relatively expensive coin to a German auction house from which I purchased...
I bought this at NYINC last January. Paid way too much for such a common coin but was captured by its beauty. Calciati 455 8.55g. [ATTACH]
The dot below the truncation of Roma's neck is found on one variety of early denarii and quinarii (RRC 44/5 and 44/6) and also found below the...
I have bought coins in Bertolami sales and always have been satisfied. I won four in their last sale. The 24% buyers premium was a...
Yours is the finest I've seen. Apart from pristine condition, perfect old toning, and perfect centering, it was done with masterful style. I...
How terrific is that! What a great thing to share with your CT correspondents. Congratulations.
Indeed. The example from @Carausius is free from the typical mis-strikes and primitive styles seen on most of the coins of T. Carisius. They...
Were it not for the pandemic, I would be attending the 2021 NYINC for the second time. Last year was my first visit and hopefully not my last. I...
Negotiating is almost the rule at coin shows. I don't remember a single coin purchase at a show that I didn't offer less than the quoted price....
@Alegandron Thank you very much. I'm now encouraged to share a few more that are among my favorites but were not very expensive: This one is not...
Most of the coins in my collection are early denarii, and I haven't a favorite but I have some favorites. Some are very expensive and high grade,...
I recently sent a coin to a large German auction house using USPS priority international. Registered mail was not an option for some reason. It...
Lots of good advice here. Being a collector of both modern and ancient coins before slabs invaded the collector market, I have completely stayed...
Here is a green Severus II follis from the Carthage mint. [ATTACH]
Here's an early one in context. [ATTACH]
I agree that the coin appears authentic all things considered. It is not a Crawford 53/2, but Crawford 167/1, circa 179-170 B.C. Here is a link...
Aidan, Thanks for your reply. I had not seen this in my search and I appreciate this. I'm still hoping to engage in a Q & A with someone who...
I'm having little success finding the following article: The First Roman Silver Coins, Andrew Burnett, Quaderni Ticinesis (QT) Lugano, 1978 I...
Indeed. Really beautiful representation.
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