Great job! The Mercuries will be tough, but they are a beautiful coin. Keep enjoying our great hobby!
From my homeland . . . [ATTACH]
Like all ships, they return to harbor some day; some with their cargo spoiled - time will tell. In the mean time I'll spend my money on ancients,...
Me stood ur air venting the types of letters boxing day.
Very nice coin! While not a fan of the man, I like Diocletian coins for some reason.
I think the whole 3rd party grading/slabbing is a waste of time/money and a detriment to the hobby/profession. Part of numismatics is learning...
Unfortunately, its not a real coin.
I get what your saying and agree. Perhaps the MS70 is acting to restore natural colors covered by reaction with another substance accumulated...
Mugshots?
Freedom of religion is linked with American identity. Culturally, faith and family, not government and bureaucracy, have been the center of...
Dealer mark up - buying or selling. Most dealers, not all. Makes me "hunt" more. Sometimes the hunt is as good as a nice coin for a good price.
My uncle knew I had an interest in coins. He bought me the Red Book for my 10th birthday. I was hooked! The best legacy you can leave this...
I've collected since I was a kid. During my 35 years in the Navy, I've brought coins, including ancients, from many, many countries, back to the...
Very nice - Congrats!
For Roman coin history, two of my favorites are: Roman Coins by Harold Mattingly (1967); ISBN 0-942666-46-1 A Dictionary Of Roman Coins....
Your coin is: Augustus Æ Dupondius, RIC 56 [Caligula], Cohen 87 [Augustus], BMC 88 Caligula & Divus Augustus Æ Dupondius. 37-41 AD. CONSENSV SENAT...
I have had (and used) the 4th revised edition (1988) of Sear's Roman Coins and Their Values for many years. It was a very handy and easy to use...
Guess riff is doing his Jimmy Hoffa impersonation!
I just picked this one up for less than $12. The photos do not do this little gem justice. The detail is unbelievable for a 2400 year old Æ10....
Mallos, Cilicia, AE10. 400-350 BC. Head of Pyramos right wearing corn-wreath / MAL, Gorgoneion facing. SNG France 406; SNG Levante 172; Lindgren 1540
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