I've done it too, although not since realizing implications a few years ago. It's natural to call on friends for opinions, but there are more...
I'll take a stab at it. First, the flan. It is virtually perfectly round-- no signs of sprues or irregularities seen on most other genuine...
Or one or more of your fellow CoinTalk members might be targeting that coin, and now if they bid they'll appear to have "stolen" it from you....
It's gorgeous! Congrats on a great acquisition. Looking forward to side-view images :)
I don't know why CNG hasn't replied but if the coins you're wanting to sell are the same ones you've been showing (provincial tetradrachms, lower...
This interesting coin shows a very large bust of a deity and markedly smaller bust of the emperor-- a humbleness I wasn't expecting from a Roman...
@JeffsRealm, I second Ken's recommendation for the Wayne Sayles books. They're a great overview and will give you a good foundation. [IMG]...
FAC = Forvm Ancient Coins. It's an extensive site. Here's the link to their shop:...
I think Cyrrhus meant that as a compliment-- your train is fabulous and it deserves to be shown on a Lego forum where it can be fully appreciated :)
The fee for slabbing the Pietro Leopoldo was probably "only" $200. NGC's fee scale: https://www.ngccoin.com/submit/services-fees/ancient-coins/...
Nice job, Detective! :D
Eight months ago it sold for 2.3 times less. It was then slabbed, overgraded, and flipped. I guess the flipper is happy with the quick profit,...
Oops :oops:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧOY ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ["of King Antiochos Euergetes"], Headdress of Isis, monogram to left; EOP [date; Seleukid year 179 (134/3 BCE)]...
Shh! Don't tell everyone what a bargain ancients are :D That coin is adorable :)
Now that's a nice looking way to protect and show the coins!! Beautiful :)
Awesome :D
Welcome aboard, @JeffsRealm :). Pictures or it didn't happen :D
Here's the coin he used. RIP. https://www.cointalk.com/threads/lets-see-you-favorite-caligula.279491/ [IMG] [IMG]
Nice examples, Greg et al! Here's one from a mixed lot. [IMG] Anastasius I, CE 491-518 AE follis, 33 mm, 17.0 gm Constantinople mint, CE...
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