I really like watching you build your tet collection from a distance, @Mat. Nice pickup
My example is about .8 of a gram, give or take a bit. Hugues X, Denier, +MARCHIE AR Denier Hugues X, Comte de le Marche B. ca. 1185 - Died June...
I am glad you like it @Mat. I think these type of little medieval pennies are fascinating. And for the price it is hard to beat. I don’t...
@bcuda The reason for the D after the RIC number is to take note of the officina letter in the exergue. In this case, a delta, so WW will note a...
@Ken Dorney I appreciate your reply. I would also like to second @Andrew McCabe above. My suggestion would be to not bid or purchase anywhere...
I know of the bidder. I was not up to speed enough to know who the person behind the handle was. Whatever just conversation.
Who is Clio anyway?
@Andrew McCabe Hmmm. I didn’t know anything about this. I take your word on it but I buy stuff mostly in the $100 and under range so maybe I...
What is the deal with Leu? This is the first I am hearing of this but it is being spoken of like it is sort of common knowledge.
Wildwinds has a nice selection on these. The monogram is the most important part. Looks like you an M and O atop.
Those are great coins @Al Kowsky and @dougsmit. I try to limit my purchases from regular auctions to Septimius, Domna and Probus which gives me...
Unless you are buying Russian coins from a reputable dealer, I wouldn’t go near them.
Also, in honor of @jamesicus’ birthday, I’ll set up a few goals for myself for the rest of this year and into 2020. 1) purchase the Hristov and...
@jamesicus Happy Birthday, sir. May you have a wonderful day. Fantastic coins and webpages. It is my hope that I have as many years to enjoy...
Since I collect ancients and foreign, I gave my wife everything in the will to disperse as she sees fit to the kids, first of all. She also knows...
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Nice win, @Nvb. I was an early underbidder.
As mentioned in my ANA post, I was able to pick up both Parthian and Sassanian drachms. I only have a few of these and most of the time I have...
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Hi Everyone! I was able to make it to the 2019 ANA on Friday. I was able to see some friendly faces but I did realize it had been forever since...
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