That is a really nice sestertius, @Terence Cheesman !
Two coins from Vitellius depicting Mars. Both are of the 'Concensvs Exercitvvm' type with mars carrying an Aquila. An as from Tarraco. Nice...
I am glad you finally were able to find a sestertius of Vitellius for your collection, Jens. I know how difficult these are, and your example,...
Always nice to read about the Fugio Cent. One of my favourite U.S coins. This old thread may be of interest to some: quite old but with...
Lovely coin,@ Magnus Maximus. Love the patina which gives the coin a very pleasing look. I do collect a few French, here are some for Louis,...
You don't get more original than that. Lovely!
Paddy, which of the Valentine varieties is this one: V-2, V-3 or V-5? (H10C's are not my area - as I understand it, though, there are three 3/3...
Very Interesting! I learnt a lot. If I understand you correctly, it is the die crack which makes this particular 1887 S so special? Regarding...
Amazing! for slightly over melt? fantastic, you must have been really pleased!
I know too little about CBH's but your example seems to have been a major Cherry Pick (R5+?).
I've got something nice coming from the last Kuenker auction as well. Will post it when it arrives. Had to overpay a little, but overall, I'm happy.
Some amazing cherry-picks you guys have made! It's just such a joy when that happens.
Gives us all something to smile about :):):):):) let's see your BEST EVER CHERRY PICKS! This is mine: William Pitt Farthing, 1766. Honoring...
Pretty coin from the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1823. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thank you for the interesting summary of the history of the Etats Belges Unis . I live for many years in Belgium so this is somewhat close to home...
Publius, I think you are correct, the surface disturbances seen on this enlarged/lightened picture of the JR-2 around 'ERICA' certainly look like...
The 'Guide' only mentions that there is a "spine from the 'E' in LIBERTY to the tip of the curl. This spine was polished away between the striking...
Half Dollars: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
When it comes to U.S silver I focus primarily on the early issues. However, I am not immune to the seated series :). Seated Dollars: [ATTACH]...
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