Very nice representative examples. The Geta and Septimius Severus are especially nice for under $50.
Very impressive example.
I think this happens frequently. To take advantage of it you need to have a broad spectrum of coins that you are educated about and are willing...
I agree. I think this started out as an honest misunderstanding of what was actually happening and really wasn't cleared up fully, until @MSG 78...
Speaking of storage, I kind of like the old fashioned round paper tickets that some ancient coin dealers still use to store descriptions in...
Agreed. I use Abafil trays for most of my coins. Few have mint state luster but for those that do, I use Kointains inert capsules for extra...
Just received an email from Elsen on my lots from their last auction. He informed me that as of yesterday, Belgium Postal service is beginning...
Maxentius has a lot of interesting and rare types. I won this Maxentius Ostia mint coin in a recent CNG ESale: [ATTACH] Maxentius Follis. Wolf...
Your corn ear symbol RRC 68 IS a great coin. Some wear, but otherwise, near perfect example.
This is one of my favorite movies and one of the only ones I've ever purchased on DVD. It's also one of the only movies I've watched more than...
I think this is one of the most interesting types in the victoriatus series. The obverse head of Jupiter is rendered with very strong character....
I didn't bid on the RRC 68/1b because I already have an example, albeit without the extra cape:[ATTACH] I'm saving my funds for a 68/1a with corn...
This is good advice, and it's the same advice that I was given more than 40 years ago when I started collecting ancient coins. Upgrading usually...
Here are a couple of RR silver coins in a high state of preservation: Cr. 53/2 [ATTACH] Cr. 97/1a [ATTACH]
@Dafydd, I am also waiting for lots from the Elsen sale. Here in the US, I must track every shipment because USPS (at least in my town) fails to...
Absolutely fabulous examples.
Here is a Roman Republican denarius of T. Didius, 114 or 113 BC. Reverse displays what is usually interpreted as a gladiatorial contest. Both...
Your new coin is an upgrade in pretty much every way, but not by much. They are both nice examples. You should never need to upgrade your new coin.
@Sulla80 very lovely anonymous denarius. Great style and lovely toning.
Piliae with pom-poms: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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