Yes, that does seem like overkill. I had a similar incident. I was selling a Roman provincial from Rhesaena, and the listing included the word...
That's my point. Depending on the auction house, the estimate has nothing to do with the actual value of the coin. Low estimates encourage...
If it's a CNG estimate, you can safely chuck it out the window. It will have absolutely zero bearing on the hammer price.
This one... [ATTACH] But it's only a matter of time. :)
Depending on the series, I can tell the difference between 2 MS points, but a difference of one point is often lost on me, and the star and plus...
Geez, the Caligula doesn't even pretend to look like the real thing. Who forged that piece of crap? And why would someone want it in their...
Nice thread, Mat - nice write-up, and nice coins everyone! Bing, that second coin in your first post has a great strike, particularly on the...
I'm not mostly into ancients, really. I collect anything, but whatever I collect has to tickle my numismatic fancy. Chasing high-grade coins for...
I'm not typically interested in the standard US fare, but there are some very interesting pieces in that lot. The Baldwin gold is exquisite, and...
I've had the same experience with coins from Israel and UAE. The dealers I buy from are legit, so they file for export permission from the...
It's a good site, hosted by one of the largest ancient coin malls, Vcoins. The quality of the individual collectors' sites varies, however,...
Congratulations Collect! That's a superb example of the type.
Thanks Martin. Saved those images for future reference.
Another effect you see on plated cents, especially with the earlier coins are air bubbles between the zinc and copper. I bought this example...
Super coin! Well-done!
I agree with Gil - it looks like an ancient imitation, an AE, or bronze denarius. The weight and diameter would be helpful.
That's a fabulous big hunk of primitive bronze, AJ. 135g is a serious rock. What's the diameter? I only have a later Semis to share, but it's one...
What a shit thread! I love how much fun you have with your coins, TIF. Thank you for a great write-up.
It's downright rude when sellers don't respond to serious offers.
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