The black looks good. The original concept of the the woodgrain background with the "embossed" lettering was a good idea in theory, but didn't...
German States (Teutonic Order). [IMG]
Probably not "broadstruck" so much as it is merely a bit off-center. I bought this Charles II English crown because I liked the toning. [IMG]
3c piece: old plugged hole. Wheat cent: dented. Both damaged.
Cost $10 or less: Nabatean Kingdom: bronze Æ15 of Aretas IV & Shuqailat; twin busts/crossed cornucopias, struck at Petra ca. 9 BC-40 AD (@ $8.80...
Here's one that was used by Perseus of Macedon to pay for mercenaries in the Third Macedonian War. One of my former favorites. (CT forum member...
After having to sell a lot of my "better" stuff this last spring, this little Taras owl is my favorite (remaining) ancient. [IMG]
I had an Eliasberg coin once which only cost me $350 at the time (early 2000s). Zeno (emperor of the East, A.D. 476-491). AV Solidus....
This one was ex-BCD. If memory serves, it has now gone on to @dadams. Had the round collection tag, too. Check out ol' "Thessalos Thunder...
To err on the side of caution, I'll agree. But wouldn't be surprised if we're both low.
If you win that for 23 quid, I don't see much downside there. Hope the deal goes through! Happy, happy hopping hippos...
BTW, I dug one of those "Swami" tokens like your avatar, once, while out metal detecting. It gave a nice hot signal and was only about an inch...
Sure, it's low grade, but it was in circulation for 80 years. Fun find, regardless.
I've seen better pix, but worse, too. Looks like you left the lights off when your avatar picture was taken, too. But don't change that- gives...
Mmm. Toughie. For me, anyway. It's one of those where I can't quite decide if it's a super-slider 58 or MS63-ish. I'll call it AU63 or MS58. ;)
Neat CWT (Civil War Token).
A tip o' my hat to thee, @geekpryde, CoinTalk Statistician Extraordinaire.
Michael's Deli here in my hometown (Brunswick, Georgia) has a Shrimp Po' Boy that is pure awesomeness on a bun. This one ain't theirs (in fact,...
Cupid (Eros). Next, Seleucid with sandy patina (if AE), or cabinet toning (if AR). Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos IX Philopater, 113 - 95 BC, AE18...
Quadriga. Next, Roman Republic without a quadriga. [ATTACH]
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