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For the time being, you and @randygeki are safe. As you know, I'm concentrating on my MA legionary collection at the moment. But beware. I will...
That seems to fit my description. Spending that kind of money has always given me heartburn. But as you stated, once the coin is in hand, the...
I'm not sure about every day, but I would love to go out metal detecting. I've been invited by an old colleague to visit in Croatia to metal...
I would not have given a second look at the coin you purchased. However, I would consider buying the coin after your treatment. It was an ugly...
I am amazed at the detail on the reverse of the second and third coins you posted @maridvnvm. It almost makes me want to search out some of these...
Wow! This entire thread is enlightening. Peyton Place comes to mind.
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That's a beautiful patina on that one Doug. I would enjoy that coin as well.
And I'll add my favorite as well: [ATTACH] CRISPUS AE3 OBVERSE: D N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right REVERSE:...
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This one I purchased for $25 a couple of years ago. The detail is not good and it has a serious flan crack: [ATTACH] HADRIAN AE Sestertius...
I said yes, but it depends on you you perceive as "value". And before anyone can give you that answer we need to see both sides of the coin plus...
I love the color as well. Shallow? Perhaps. But it is a lovely coin.
Fine example!
I miss ya @slim shady
I have read the series. Excellent imho, and I recommend it as well. I can recommend the "Sword of Cartimandua" series by Griff Hosker; "Warrior...
Too be honest, I know very little about this time period; however, I have double checked some of the facts the author uses and find he tries to be...
I'm in the midst of reading a series of historical fiction books about the times of anarchy after the death of King Henry I. Stephen of Blois is...
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