I believe they have an icon for all coins that *don't* go through the process (because they've been temporarily imported from abroad). When...
I don't know the law precisely but this is very standard for Italian Auction Houses. I believe that any object over about 100 years old, residing...
[ATTACH] mine's a fouree
I was flattered! But I like it too much to part with! :D
Part II [ATTACH] Paul III (1468–1534-1549), Farnese, the Ganymede Medal, bronze annual medal, Year 16 (1549/1550), by Alessandro Cesati,...
One year ago @Jochen1 posted a wonderful thread of the same examining the mythological figure of Ganymede—the lover of Zeus and cupbearer to the...
My stimulus coin: [ATTACH] Milan, Charles V. 1535-1554. AR Testone da 25 Soldi (27mm, 7.73 g, 8h). IMP • CAES • CAROLVS • V • AVG, laureate,...
Here it is: [ATTACH] Milan, Charles V. 1535-1554. AR Testone da 25 Soldi (27mm, 7.73 g, 8h). IMP • CAES • CAROLVS • V • AVG, laureate, draped,...
I just spent almost my whole stimulus check on a single coin. It's the single coin that's been on my wantlist longest since I (re)started...
Here is my latest acquisition, arrived this morning. A very rare pattern testone or medalet of Francesco II Gonzaga. Although it is ex. jewelry...
Congrats! I saw that go up for sale and was a bit peeved, having just overpayed to get one myself! I was going to debut it in my top 10, but here...
My SS has sent be this lovely halfpenny of Edward III, to be added to my (very) small collection of english hammered silver. Thank you for the...
Jeanne D'Albret Teston, 1579[ATTACH]
I'm really not equipped for coin photography, but here is my attempt. [ATTACH] I am quite confident it is BD and not other encrustation: it is...
I know there are a myriad threads addressing how to treat bronze disease but I have a couple of slightly different questions. I just bought a...
Here's my newest pickup, which I'm waiting on from NAC (already posted in a few other threads, but it belongs here): [ATTACH] Cosimo I...
As others have said world crown silver is a great area. Here are some other areas I think are particularly rich and some threads connected to...
The Gortyna is superb! I fell in love with the type many years ago when I saw an example in a little side case at the Met, where it was described...
Great selection! We have very different collecting areas but I always love seeing what you choose.
I had my heart set on this giulio of Alessandro de Medici that sold at the last NAC auction. The dies were engraved by Benvenuto Cellini (as...
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