I think David is right-- taking into account difference of shooting angle, that reverse looks like a die match. The obverse is different but that...
It took me a while to get the joke. How embarrassing! :oops:
With a medallion like this, I bet there's a good chance some of the more experienced and active dealers/reps have seen this coin or otherwise know...
Greg, for coins in this class of rarity and price, you really should considering retaining an experienced dealer who can vet the coin (preferably...
Happy birthday, Doug! CoinTalk wouldn't be the same without you :) [IMG]
@Ancientnoob has worked hard to make his phone pictures look good. Perhaps he can provide a how-to.
A Julia Domna Alexandrian tet for $90? Even several years ago, that was truly a steal! Let's see it!!
Wow Mat, that's a wonderful rendition of Athena!
Happy birthday, dear TypeCoin! I'm busy at work and don't have time to dig up a suitably fun storycoin, but for now: [ATTACH] :D
Hi Evan, Studying authentic coins is definitely a good idea. Even better, or in addition to that activity, is checking potential purchases...
I think this victoriatus, which arrived unattributed in a large mixed lot, has the same Crawford number as your new coin. The portrait is nice....
This one isn't as dramatic since it shows only half of the parties involved, but here's a representative of his third labor: [IMG] ARKADIA,...
Welcome, Bill S! One volume intro book? I'd get Wayne Sayles' "Ancient Coin Collecting", vol. 1 [IMG] There are other volumes in the series...
:wideyed: That is incredible!
Wow, @Alegandron. That is indeed a brutal disease and a heavy load to bear for such a young person (and his family!). How does the dog detect...
The devices look puffy and indistinct. This can happen when a mold is made. The relief portions of the coin "gain weight" with each subsequent...
wow!! What a spectacular Triumph (and fantastic graphics, @Curtisimo) @Alegandron: you're a class act :)
Thanks for the info, @Valentinian! It makes these Securitas coins all the more interesting :)
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