Nice medieval French, Mat. Know very little about them, but do appreciate them. The 5 franc Napoleon from Bayonne looks good. It is a nice...
Bing, I am not sure I would have detected that one either, but possibly yes. The obverse has the same soft, soapy look as the Nero Macellum. I am...
Steve, I can safely say that I would have been fooled by that Claudius As as well. That obverse is real!
Mikey, I am glad all turned out well for you as well, and you got your money back on the Nero denarii and the other two as well. Due diligence was...
When I look at this 'coin' I still find it difficult to believe I once thought it was the real thing... Yes, more money than sense, but in my...
This document has some useful information concerning Liberty Seated Coinage. Here is a screen-shot of the 1st page to allow you to search for it...
Thanks again for all of your comments and opinions. Regarding the grade, I keep going back and forth on this one. All in all however,...
Thanks, all. I paid a fair bit less than $200 and at that price it would have been negligent not to buy it. These seated dollars are impressive...
The 5 Good Emperors: Nerva, A.D 96-98 Trajanus, A.D 98-117 Hadrianus, A.D 117-138 Antoninus Pius, A.D 138-161 Marcus Aurelius, A.D 161-180...
Yes, I have to say ancients seem to be as common (well, almost) at coins shows in here as Morgans are in the U.S. If you ever get a chance, you...
That is a very nice (and scarce!) type. Congratulations!
Thanks all for your comments. I have to admit I am really attracted to reverses 'which show something'. I am probably therefore not a...
This is my only bronze of Caracalla. Caracalla (198-217), Sestertius, Rome, AD 210-213, Obv: M - AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT (?), laureate head...
I was able to find my way to the Frankfurt Numismata Show after all in spite of my severe recent foot injury (got to thank my wife who drove me...
Fully agree regarding the cleaning. Finding original, untouched Seated Dollars is a challenge. I have a few of these in my collection, and all...
Another recent pick-up. Seated coins are not my main focus, and this one is also in fairly low grade. However, I could not leave it behind...
Thank you, guys, and you Dave for taking the time to post the pictures. I agree, one could talk about early copper die states for days on end....
OK, guys, I welcome any further opinions on the grade of this coin.
Almost all (if not all) S-277's are struck slightly off-center. Also, this does not diminish the value of early cents in general.
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