Easiest way for me to know the difference is Shapur I has the larger, more classically early Sasanian portrait. The very earliest coins of Shapur...
I would think there are a tremendous amount of variables. A guess could statistically calculated, but real world variable also would be crucial....
I indeed would classify that as a rare Siculo-Punic issue. I have never seen it before, and I usually pay attention to Carthaginian coins. I do...
I am the same. XF45 was my highest choice when I posted. If I had to guess now, maybe it would be 53. Dahlonega had horrendous strikes.
I chose 45 since its Dahlenega mint and not seeing a lot of wear, mostly strike weakness. I am an idiot ancient collector however. :)
I meant time of deposition of the coin sir, sorry if it was not clear. A coin can prove it was not lost BEFORE the date of minting, but cannot...
The problem with using coins for dating is they are long lasting. They can be used to prove it does not date BEFORE the date struck, but if I find...
Thank you @Finn235 . I need to study these more. I have purchased them over time, liking them how they are further derivatives of other Central...
Maybe what constitutes a VF went down. ;)
Thank you very much. It confirms the places he was checking was trying to swindle him. I thought what he was quoted seemed outlandish.
My prediction? Once too many people start using Bitcoin as cash in the US the Fed and Comptroller of the Currency is going to smash it HARD. The...
So, honest question. What are premiums running today when you sell silver? A friend needs to sell ASE and 90% his family inherited. He said the...
Its a pretty common book in Fanning auctions. I got a copy in a group in one of them.
Many, many shops are like this sir. One thing, though, is you can get good deals by being of service to them. I have proved myself I can help a...
Making me nervous. I buy from overseas auctions often, in fact waiting for a package from Nomos as we speak.
Does it historically come from Yemen? Is it himyarite or sabean? If the country is completely wrong, (happens a lot since customs do not know...
Difference being, Picasso was intentional in what he was trying to accomplish, and didn't paint over Matisse to "improve it". I hate much modern...
As soon as I saw them, I thought Ebay. I do not even go on there anymore really, but know of the quality of the coins being sold there now.
I was thinking the same thing. When you are starting OP there is a huge learning curve. Look at the coins in the slabs, how they look like, and...
Still cheaper than what that dude wanted for the dime over cent he posted ENDLESSLY about on CoinTalk a few years ago. ;)
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