The reverse is reminiscent of the Barber's Head Dollar, Judd 1555, but the bust is completely different. Maybe it's a replica of another pattern...
I'm always glad to recommend a trusted dealer, and he's one of my top ten.
I didn't know you traveled along this avenue, Martin. That's an important piece of ancient Arabian history. I would be thrilled to have it in my...
Praefectus.
My deliveries from that particular dealer take about a week and a half, although occasionally they've arrived in a week. On the pricier coins that...
$695 to be exact. ;) Or did you manage to talk him down? A very nice choice. I've had numerous transactions with that dealer and they've all...
Nice haul - some very attractive pieces there.
INB was just some guy on eBay that put coins in generic slabs and overgraded them. His store no longer exists....
I had that book when I was a kid, but I lost it. What field did you find it in?
You're right of course, but I've been rather anal about date sets in the past (I don't have any going at the moment). If I can't fill every hole...
Some coins wear their circulation better than others. In my eyes the Liberty Nickels, because of their low relief design, don't look very...
I don't collect them, but it's a very interesting niche. Nice coin!
I think the 1877 is the toughest date. Might set you back a few Franklins for a decent coin, even in a low grade.
Yeah, that's great Steve - a treasure indeed.
It's a different hobby altogether. You have to enjoy the cleaning process. What little I tried of it left me cold, precisely because you get so...
The three emperors type was also issued by Honorius, but there's no telling who issued your coin without an obverse legend. The emperors on the...
A most excellent system!
Perhaps you Lincoln variety experts can clear up some of my confusion. The writer of the article uses this image to illustrate the difference...
Never! :watching:
Interesting posts on the beards of Macrinus. Great detail on your coin Steve. Well-done!
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