Who knew fakes could be so much fun? :)
These days, I am the poster child of "do your own thing" (see "Eclectic Box" link). Wasn't always that way for me. I used to follow more...
Due to the rolled-up rim, my guess is that it is a "dryer coin", and as a result of its tumbling inside a dryer or similar piece of machinery, it...
I am not a currency collector, but it does look as though the obverse printing is a tad misaligned. However, my (uneducated) guess is that it...
Update: this lot has SOLD, but it is by no means the last of my bulk world coins. Feel free to contact me if you are interested in other...
This mysterious uniface medal, struck in pewter or similar white metal, appears to be dated 1719 in a sort of "secret code", by way of a...
@Stork recommended AirTites.
Yes, uncrimped staples are a pet peeve of mine, because of the hazard they present to other coins stacked with those holders. If you must use a...
I would not count the Eagle Eye photo seal stickers and CAC "bean" stickers (and WINGS stickers on world coins, etc.) as grading services, which...
The spear point alone is awesome, but "Robo-dog" has tons of character, too!
I'll use this as a test post for the moment. Disregard. Ancient Greece (Ionia, Phokaia): electrum hekte, Athena and quadripartite punch, ca....
Well, in that case, the decision is entirely at your whim. Planning to submit the others for grading as well?
This. I've also heard marks with this look referred to as "reeding marks", because they were made by the reeding on the edge of the other coin.
Hmm. It appears I forgot to post 2018 LordM Newp #1 to this thread. Ordered it from a dealer in Belgium. It's not here just yet. Soon, maybe....
That clinches it. It's an 1860. You're not quite ten months older than me. I barely made it into the 1965 club, on December 28th. :)
"A pursuit of art in miniature" (PDF) I just discovered this neat PDF about engraved gems and stuff on the University of Oxford Classical Art...
Speaking of snakes, and ancient stuff, that multihorn trumpety doodad you posted looks like a hydra! :p (Hydrahorn? Hmmm...) [IMG] Kraay and...
It's a pretty cent. But it's just a common Memorial cent.
This. This is accurate as well. I personally use PCGS for everything that isn't ancient in my collection (of the "Big Two", only NGC grades...
Oh, snap! Those are lovely! I'm looking for a Draped Bust half with that nice contrasting "CircCam" appearance you can see on the 1813 and the...
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