I see nothing that rings any alarms to me. It's a nice looking coin. It's possible the obverse fields have been smoothed, maybe. Everything...
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[ATTACH] ATTICA ATHENS AR Tetradrachm OBVERSE: Helmeted head of Athena right, in crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over...
I know someone out there has another turtle.
I believe this is later; at least I have it cataloged as such. [ATTACH] ATTICA, AEGINA AR Stater OBVERSE: Sea-turtle (T-backed); head in profile...
[ATTACH] APOLLONIA PONTIKA AR Hemiobol OBVERSE: Anchor, A in field REVERSE: Swastika with two parallel lines in each quadrant Struck at Apollonia...
I assume Carthage is included in BCE Libya [ATTACH] CARTHAGE/SICILY-PUNIC Æ17 OBVERSE: Head of Tanit left, wreathed with corn REVERSE: Horse...
I want to know ASAP. I want to know because I may be able to return it. I want to know because I don't like to make a fool out of myself (rarely...
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Most are in binders, but I do have these two displays: [ATTACH] This one is now complete although I cannot find the cuurent image: [ATTACH]
I have always found that the question can be asked of any dealer. The worst they can say is no (thank you -maybe).
I have purchased from Roy's. I had a good experience and purchased a fairly rare coin that he was willing to compromise on price.
[ATTACH] ALEXANDER III AR Drachm OBVERSE: Head of Herakles right in lionskin headdress REVERSE: ALEXANDROU, Zeus Aetophoros seated left,...
[ATTACH] LICINIUS I AE2 Follis OBVERSE: IMP LICINIVS P F AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust right REVERSE: GENIO POP ROM S-F, Genius standing left,...
This is a four year old thread. I'm glad to see it resurrected. It is a beautiful heavy coin. Not long after this thread I cleaned the coin in...
It's called a "centration dimple". The indentations resulted from lathe-turning of the flan to prepare it for striking.
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No, no, no. Well, maybe. Okay!:confused:
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