WOW! We've used the adjective "epic" many times during this tournament but this... this is truly an epic match. What a well-considered play by...
CoinTalk: come for the coins, stay for the psychrolutidae. :D Had to look up that classification... it includes blobfish, winner of the Ugliest...
Ouch, that is a lovely coin. The only similar thing I've experienced was the result of bidding through third party. I don't recall if it was...
It would be better to remove the coins from their 2x2 holders and take better pictures. Post the coins in individual threads but please don't...
My SMANTB dot in doorway Constantine has a moderately amused expression. Constantine I, RIC VII Antioch 81, SMANTB, dot in doorway, R3: [IMG]
He does look rather taken aback! What on earth did you say to him? :D
For the record, I split my vote. Q for bargain and history, Jay for eye appeal.
This was a wonderful thread, Froggy! How thrilling it must have been for both you and your son :)
Wow, shocker!! I was stunned to see such a large divide in the voting. To me, Q's coin clearly wins the Best Bargain category. It is a rare...
Wow, @TypeCoin971793! That coin is loaded with eye appeal and the reason for its acquisition makes it even more wonderful!
Yes. 100% fake.
Excellent points, MedMan!
This seller has been discussed here many times. Search for his eBay name on this board and you can read many anecdotes and opinions. His coins...
Thanks for the additions, @Okidoki and everyone! The list by alphabet is up to date now.
My first lion, not counting lion skins: [IMG] LUCANIA, Velia 305-290 BCE AR didrachm, 17.5 mm, 7.3 gm Obv: Head of Athena right, wearing crested...
Perhaps an E or Σ? I don't see any countermarks listed for this city in Howgego but there are some E in large circular punches for the general...
Apples and oranges, but your point is a good one. Even our ancient coins are rare when compared to the majority of US coins!
:joyful::joyful: The longer hair on his neck beard-- long enough to curl a bit-- makes it look less like a bad case of acne (as is the usual...
It's a lovely example but what about it did you find unique?
Others (especially Doug) have already explained why RIC rarity ratings are of little consequence to collectors. The only thing it seems to be...
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