Thanks, it's interesting to see this thread resurrected. I'm not a chemist but figure that the Iron also has a stronger attraction to the sulfur...
Sweet! My first proper (not a cheapo crusty LRB) ancient was a Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius, I was at a turbulent crossroads in life and wanted...
Great! Be sure to double-check everything and make sure all your necessary documents and info is uploaded and accurate, they probably at least...
If they are items for very good prices or that you can't live without I recommend setting up an account with a parcel forwarding service in order...
It looks like melted lead to me, does it feel quite heavy for its size? I do not think it is an artifact, just some left-over metal from casting...
Dang, that's sad news all around @TypeCoin971793 , the patina looked pretty good from this side of the screen. Not the typical amateur job as seen...
Interestingly enough, War Elephants are still employed to this day by the Kachin Independence Army rebels in Myanmar in a...
My father and grandfather got me started collecting US coins when I was 5, around when my dad bought a White's metal detector which was heavy for...
Sure, there are almost always "better" coins floating around but collectors also take a keen interest in the process or "theory" behind a...
Yes, Merry Christmas! You'd go a long way here by posting some pictures and background info on some of the genuine coins you already have in your...
Sweet coins, the "electric" Erymanthian boar denarius is awesome!
Yeah, those are Steelyard balance/scale weights, with the traces of the iron suspension hooks/loops remaining. Unless you can get a good idea of...
I did not see your coin before Doug, but honestly don't know if it would have "triggered" the instant visual association that Pete's coin did for...
That diobol is a lovely coin, nice style and the oak wreath with its cute acorn and the thunderbolt are very appealing. Quality acquisition, I...
Yes TIF, unless confident opinions regarding its nature or other pressed examples arise beforehand, I'll need to enlist the "big guns" and get it...
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