Thank you for your comments. I have not been able to find any information about how these coins (side bust vs 3/4 facing bust) we're struck, but...
I have noticed marked differences in strike quality between Edward VI shillings struck with facing bust, and those portraying the king in the...
This is entirely possible. Another reason could be that the auction houses involved in the boycott just dislike the fact collectors can research...
You have an amazing collection, jgenn:). Thank you very much for posting those beautiful examples of the United Provinces coinage, and for the...
Unanimous consensus! G4 obverse, VG8 reverse. Net G6. This seems to be often the case with the draped bust half cents - stronger reverses than...
Yes - however I want to hear other opinions from people with more experience in the series.
I've always wanted one of these. The 1843 O is one of the scarcer dates in the series and gets pricey beyond F12. Did not what to spend too much...
Assuming the coin in question is a 1793-1857 copper, the overwhelming odds are it is a fake. Given the degree and depth to which these coins have...
I think your new L.Verus denarii, both the last and also the 'last after the last' are very appealing coin with realistic, expressive portraits....
You may want to let the buyer know that this is a good forum for him to ask questions and get opinions on potential purchases. Many people here...
I am glad your are showing us your new addition 2017, ValianKnight:) - it is a nice selection. That Tiberius is pleasing, it has a very nice...
I know it happens too often, add I have seen much worse cases (with fake or grossly manipulated ancients, for example), but I guess I am just...
Sold Heritage Sep. 7th 2017 for $ 408:...
I added only very few US coins to my collection in 2017, but this is certainly my favorite: an 1802 Draped Bust cent, variety S-238. S-238 is the...
Thank you for posting your that medal, H8_modern. Very interesting and historical. It would be interesting to know if it is a contemporary issue,...
Thank you for posting your beautiful example of the 1837 Republica Sud Peruana 8 Reales, jgenn. I have to say, I have seldom seen a better...
Nice 1 Real, H8_modern:). You are absolutely correct, these coins are really not easy to find, partly due to very low mintages (16000 only for...
That is a pretty 2 reales, Lima mint, Parthicus:). I really like that design with Liberty wearing the Phrygian cap. Here is a similar example,...
Chile's Volcano coins are, in my opinion that countries' most appealing and iconic coinage since it became an independent republic in 1817. The...
I got a pair of shoes, but to be fair, I strictly told my whole family I did not want anything at all, except a nice time with my family on...
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