Svarog, All 4 of those Tets are handsome coins :jawdrop:! [ATTACH] I toast to you :D.
Oldhoopster, Love it :D! I'm going to remember that one ;). [ATTACH]
Deacon Ray, I can look back at this experience today with a chuckle, however, as a teenager with an inflated ego it was quite painful :rolleyes:....
John, I assume one factor that guided this client to choose you as a "coin adviser" for acquiring ancient coins was the quality of your lawn work,...
Alan Walker adroitly illustrates in so many words how absurd this "Cultural Heritage" movement has become. What really triggered this whole...
octavius, I like that pearl of wisdom "It's an ill wind that blows no good". It looks like both of us rode the same current to a positive end :D....
Yesterday I stumbled on one of my early mistakes, and a very embarrassing one I might add :shame:! At the age of 17 (54 years ago), I just...
Shea19, That's a nasty looking scowl on Caracalla's face :nailbiting:! The recent Caracalla Tet I acquired doesn't look nearly as mean, pictured...
Sulla80, I love the 2nd photo showing the high relief of the coin :D. I think the 1st photo may have been more successful on a lighter background....
Wow :jawdrop:! Beautiful collection & stunning display :D.
My favorite toned coin :smuggrin:. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] One more coin with attractive toning :happy:. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] David, I saw this example on the wildwinds website, from www.slavey coins.com. Antiochus I, Seleukid Kingdom, AE 16, SC 642, Hoover 296.
Thanks TIF, I agree. I was on the CNG website earlier & spotted the Owl pictured below that recently sold on CNG Coin Shop for $1,950.00...
I just scored the Athenian Owl pictured below at Roma E-Sale 62, for $705.08, including the buyers premium :D. Photo courtesy of Roma Numismatics...
Rare provincial coins of Severus Alexander can be had for peanuts. The coin pictured below I sold at a Heritage auction for the paltry price of...
Another sensational well researched article by Jochen1 ;)! The coin pictured below I sold at a Heritage auction :(, but was happy with the price...
Wow :jawdrop:! Another jewel for your trophy rack John :D. The reverse is stunning & the coin looks FDC.
Ok, it looks like all the girls are out showing their stuff :p. Here's my favorite. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Curtis, I just sent you a PM. Let me know what you think :playful:.
The Gill III undertype is certainly unique & "The Icing on the Cake" :D.
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