Thanks, guys! Duly corrected.
...and thanks for the milestone Like, Steve. That makes 3000 :D
Interesting, I didn't know these coins stated the metal content right on the coin! And yes, if you can check the RIC number I'd be appreciative,...
I'll probably do a writeup of my first coin show experience-- World's Fair of Money, Chicago, August 2014. There's just so much detail though and...
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I don't know your reason, but it is interesting that Nerva resembles his adopted son and successor, Trajan, in this portrait.
I'm with Doug-- looks like a tigress to me. Those are some pretty purposeful-looking stripes. So you can retain your Best Panther In Show...
Resurrecting this thread because I though of it while at WFOM. While flipping through boxes of coins deemed unworthy of the showcase I found this...
Wow, Oki-- that last sestertius is fabulous!
My first "major" ancient purchase and one of my favorite coins: [ATTACH] CORINTHIA, Corinth. 345-307 BC AR stater, 8.65 gm Obv Pegasus flying...
Happy birthday, SteveO! My oldest coin: [IMG] 7th century BC. Purchased at WFOM, from which I'm returning soon :) Second oldest, late 6th...
As others have said, it could eventually show up. What is the arrangement with the seller? Are they going to refund you or does their...
Another wonderful coin, Zohar! Which dealer had it?
Steve, you are awesome. It's great having you here! Cheers, coinbro.
Fabulous pick up, Steve-o! Lots of nice coins in this thread, everyone. I have a few for this thread but will have to post them later :)
Great history and wonderful coin! It's mighty tempting to copy your purchases to save work with the research :D
I have one like your first example, Steve. It came from that fabulous Goldberg mixed lot I acquired last fall. This one escaped the pile before...
It's nice that the ancient chiseler left the portrait intact.
That's more in the eBay "uncleaned" (which is a lie) late Roman bronze range and even so, finding anything but slugs for $1/coin is probably not...
That's a great find, JA! Congratulations :)
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