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The 1857 Transition from the old large cents to the new design of the flying eagle type: Wikipedia: 'The Philadelphia Mint released the new cents...
Why not a Roman denarius, but not just of any emperor. Marcus Aurelius, the Philosopher-Emperor, one of the so-called 5 Good Emperors. You may...
How about a pretty little coin from Frankfurt in remembrance of your stay in Germany, and the fact you like City Views? (it's more than you plan,...
It looks like I may need to change the title of this thread. I last posted this denarius of Galba back in December 2017. At that stage, based on...
Thank you very much for posting your coin and your comments. That is a nice example of the Ecu de Six Livres de la Convention, minted at Lyon. I...
I have cherry picked a lot of coins in my time, both U.S and World, but never a 2C small motto, (or a 1C 1858/7). Wouldn't mind finding one here...
From what I have heard you speak, that should be no problem:). By the way, I think the French Revolution, and in particular the "Reign of Terror"...
Thank you, @Seattlite86. The Ecu de Six Livres de la Convention is actually a vey historical coin. It was minted by the Convention Nationale...
Thank you for your comments, Chris and Seattlite. In an attempt to learn more about the Ecu de Six Livres of the Convention I have researched...
I would like to ask if anybody here has experience or knowledge concerning the Ecu de Six livres struck by the French National Convention during...
Indeed, a very impressive portrait of beautiful style! Well documented as well. Congratulations on your new sestertius.
Thank you very much, @panzerman and @GoldenPirate for your comments.
Here is a Chilean Peso from 1858 from my collection. It was struck following the new, more modern design introduced in 1853. Together with pesos...
Objection, your Honour! : I collect ancients (over 30 years now), modern US (colonial to 1870's, i,e modern for me), and World Coins ! All of...
Yes, I like that one too. As though that fact alone - the fact that he has never seen one - would suffice to make a coin extremely rare....:)!
From my experience, talking or communicating with a slab person about grading, if you happen not to be one, is not a easy thing. For the more...
Came upon the following description of a coin for sale this morning: "EXTREMELY VERY VERY RARE 17(xx) FLOWING HAIR LARGE CENT......." Besides...
44 Bucks shipped: 1825 Capped Bust Dime, variety JR-1. Rarity 4. Cleaning and all, still very happy with it. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
+1 x 10exp 6 :) What a fantastic bronze and portrait of the emperor. IOM's example bears what I would call a Rome mint portrait. Vitellius Rome...
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