I don't understand. Which coin? The one shown in the first post? It was posted yesterday and it probably hasn't even left the seller's...
Excellent point. I have two of these rechargeable desiccants stored with my coins: [IMG]...
This is a popular topic which comes up several times per year. It's fun to see everyone else's solution to this dilemma. There is currently a...
Acquiring one of these "first known coins" (Western-- there's no need to rehash the usual discussion of proto-money and Chinese/Eastern money...
No, it doesn't look genuine. The surfaces look wrong and the reverse punch doesn't look believable, plus the obverse style is off. This is just...
What an interesting coin!
What a beautiful coin, Ryro! Big congrats on that acquisition :). That coin says "touch me". (Cue Rocky Horror song? :D). Here's a beautiful...
I think these statements reflect that you collect modern coins rather than ancient. There are indeed ancient coin sellers who will accept what...
Congrats! There were several bronze coins with silphium plants in that auction and one of them was a "coin of opportunity" for me as well :). I...
I'd never have thought of that because I'm not sure I've ever seen such a scenario for an eBay ancient coin auction listing. Usually the scenario...
Welcome to the CoinTalk Ancients board, @Limes! Looking forward to your participation :).
That's a good point!
I meant can we see the old label :).
If they have a Make Offer option I would always exercise that option. If they have that option I assume it means they are not expecting to sell...
Thanks, RC! :) The prices made me laugh. I paid a bit more than the value written at the time of that volume's publication :D.
Thanks for the interesting writeup, @kaparthy!
I won't trot out my umpteen Dattari and Dattari-Savio plate coins again but one is worth bringing up since the topic involves Sear's RCV....
Can we see the label?
Definitely a die match. [ATTACH]
Super strike with incredibly high relief and in great condition. Wow!!
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