Thank you, @NSP for the information and the link to the newsletter! very interesting. As you say, the Mega Red Book 4th Ed is probably more...
I have to admit, this one is a challenge..:) but the key thing is that you managed to clean it up, and it does show the emperor's name very...
I can clearly discern Vitellius' bust on that coin. The reverse i cannot make out, though. Is there any indication what the reverse may be? I...
@NSP I'd be interested in your opinion of the scarcity of 1825 JR-1, JR-3 and JR-5. The reason I'm asking is that some sources indicate that...
Higher grade capped Bust Dimes, specially the early type 1814-1828 are scarce for sure. This example's one redeeming quality is that it has a high...
I disagree that it is ugly:). I do recognise Vitellius in that portrait - it bears his typical facial characteristics. By the way, your obol must...
This is my experience with acetone: I regularly use acetone on copper coins, ancient or new, to remove unsightly deposits. It has never harmed...
Thank you, all for your input. Much appreciated!. I am of two minds about this one. From the sellers pics it was clear it had been cleaned.That...
Andres, I like your Vitellius Concordia as. It is one of the most encountered reverses on asse of Vitellius. Your example has a very nice...
.....cleaned, somewhat harshly leaving hairlines. (a scarce variety, JR-1, R-4, second scarcest of the five 1825 varieties of Capped Bust dimes)....
This revived thread is now exactly 10 years old....
Thank you, Conder! That is the kind of information I was looking for. I can see how months of contact with 'saltwater plus' may affect the...
Great, I have just subscribed to Netflix. Thanks for the news!
I spent a little time trying to find out more about the reason for the oft-cited comment that Classic Heads often come dark and corroded. Sources...
I have just realised that I posted this in the World Coin. How can I get a Mod to put it where it belongs? namely Ancient Coins?
When I first started collecting Roman coins, around 1986 or so, I remember being passionate about Bronzes of Vitellius - why were they so scarce,...
Shame on me! of course... My goal is to one day complete a die variety set of Classic Heads 1808-1809. A long way to go, yet.
Thank you, ominus1. 1809's are actually not that rare, but many are pretty beat-up with damaged surfaces. 1809's are known for this. This one is...
A new addition to my collection - 1809 Classic Head cent. The first year of the Classic Head series. This example does have its share of assorted...
I specially like Chile's Volcano coinage. This type, specifically the 1817 FJ was the first crown issued by Chile just after the wars of...
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