That actually happened to me a few years back when I was working my way backwards trying to collect proof sets.I got my tax refund (just over...
aacoins, I was looking through a Roman Coin website and stumbled across this picture.The first thing I noticed was that it was exactly the same...
Can't wait to see the new coin. This is a bit off topic but I didn't want to start a new thread.I found a coin of Constantine I in my collection...
http://cgi.ebay.ca/1867-1927-CONFEDERATION-TOKEN_W0QQitemZ8338259163QQcategoryZ27444QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Here's on selling on...
Nice Ian! Here are some pics of the other Gallic potin.It was interesting to find out the fleur-de-lys became the symbol of France that late in...
David,I discovered "by accident" that my 2 mp Nikon has a macro feature.Try zooming in to the max and then holding it down some more.Mine clicks...
That's pretty cool Ian.I don't have any staters from that period in Gaul but I have another potin from slightly earlier than the one I posted...
Hmmm...I stand corrected guys. :(
LOL..or you could bite the bullet and buy them in BU not too pricey in this condition.And before anyone asks,NO they are not those "reprocessed"...
Irubin, If you're interested,here is the Legend on that coin.I found it on a French coin site. Obverse:+ REX FILIPVS (King Philippe) Reverse:+...
If there had been a coin of Geoffrey V,it would probably be on this page. http://home.eckerd.edu/~oberhot/feud-home.htm go to Anjou. There...
Satootoku,what are your thoughts? One or two of them appear to be authentic,like the one of Alexander that has a lot of wear and uneven edges, but...
Thanks satootoku! The coin measures close to 28mm so it must be the 10 poltura (that plus the "X").I originally thought the counterstamp was a...
I'll keep my eye out for one Ian. I tried an experiment on a print I made of those scans to determine if the legend in my last post fit my...
I agree with Ian. I have several Greek coins from this period and no two are as perfectly struck and have exactly the same brownish patina.These...
how would you buy rolls of satins? Since they only come in mint sets,the only leftovers would be from dealers who cherry pick certain...
I used to watch more often when he did the show with Julie Tello..remember her? hehe
When I first bought this coin,the 2x2 said Hungary,1705,revoloutinary malcontents-counterstamped.My question is,who were these guys and is the...
I have absoloutely no fear in saying this...Robert Chambers
I think this is the same coin as mine,except I believe mine is a better grade. oin: Bl denier, 17mm. Obv: +VGO DVX BVRG: DIE, quarter anchor...
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