If you alter the coin, the seller may make a stink about returning the money. Do y'all have any idea how many fake Trade Dollars there are?...
Return the coin, make sure you get tracking to know it was delivered. Get your refund. It's that simple.
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What Newton accomplished at the British Royal Mint is a testament to dedication and attention to detail, rather than genius. He was a genius of...
I can relate. I have three shops within an easy drive, and most of what they have is a lot of big silver - halves and dollars, and a truckload of...
I ordered a couple of inexpensive books this morning that I wanted to share. The first is an analysis of the Dafne types... [IMG] Speck, R. S....
Another great coin, Steve, congratulations! Don't see too many forward-facing eagles on ancients. Great catch!
Super coins, everyone! Triptolemos is tough. There's a certain type I want of Elagabalus from Nikolopolis, but I haven't found one with sufficient...
Very exotic and exciting, Steve! This is a type I haven't seen either - one more for the want list.
Yeah, I saw it. Good stuff, too rich for my meager pocketbook.
No, I guess it's got to be two standards because they were issued so briefly before they transitioned to one, hence the scarcity. As far the...
Nice YOC! 8 mints and counting... Wait, the challenge was Constans only.
Nice set Randy. You've got a two-standards coin of Constans from Antioch there, so we've got seven of the mints in Doug's challenge. How many more...
Well, Honorius arrived today and I must say I'm absolutely thrilled with this coin. I'll post a pic of the Arcadius when I get a chance... [IMG]
The thought occurred to me as well. The style seems to cross the line into something not officially Roman.
Thank you for the clarification Doug - I knew it was Arles, but I posted hastily this morning, before I had even finished my first cup of coffee!
When is peasantry pleasant?
I like the idea though: if you want to be part of this club, we'll give you the DaVinci Code directions.
That's an impressive medal Michael! I don't have a winged caduceus, but here's Apollo with a lyre on an ant of Gordian III. Old coin, new pic....
I was only half-joking when I suggested a study should be done. I don't know of any research on these that's as extensive as say, the cataloging...
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