I'm trying to avoid it, but I have a small collection of antiquities. Two carnelian seal stones, a red glass cameo gem, and about twenty terra...
Very nice Central Asian pieces! I would love to get one from Chach. Here's some more: [IMG] Orodes IV and Ulfan Kingdom of Elymais AE drachm –...
There was more to the ancient world than just Greece and Rome. I know some of us here collect some really cool non-Classical coins. Let's see...
Yes, certainly a contemporary plated counterfeit. Has anyone here seen the plated Victoria sovereigns? A thin layer of gold over a platinum core!
What does the Charles Schultz note on the slab signify? If its a provenance, then the 1919 no question.
I LOVE that show! I've gotten some amazing things in that garage. I have De Orc to thank for introducing me to it.
To throw out a different perspective: You already have hundreds of images of Lincoln and some wheat ears.
It would be a fine gift. MacArthur is, if I recall, a bit of a hero in the Philippines. Remember, the coin you're talking about was made under the...
What does it take for a coin to be considered American? Is it not enough that it be struck at a US mint and say UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on it?
Very good catch! I'd been to that very page before looking for another British weight. That would explain why your piece seemed familiar to me....
Silly question - is it thick or thin? If thin, I would check with provincial and tradesmen farthings of the 17th century. If thick, I would check...
Randy - is that your photo at the top? Its getting a lot better! Now just put it on a white background. :D
All are poor, modern cast counterfeits.
Its great that you still enjoy it. I've noticed that most long-term collectors either branch off into different fields or stop collecting entirely...
Yes, they are worth something. Yes, they did exist. Yes, they were minted in San Fransisco (and Philadelphia) for circulation in the Philippines....
From the second coinage, 1526-1544. The TC does indeed stand for Archbishop Cranmer. Spink 2345, dated by them 1533-1544. A wonderfully historic coin!
I myself collect ancient counterfeits. Some of these barely resemble the original types....
It has the look of a coin cleaned with olive oil. Not surprising, since this is one of the most common coins found in uncleaned lots. Probably...
Did you make it to the tables at all? I find it awfully suspicious that you were in Vegas without playing cards at least once. :D EDIT - OOPS! I...
http://www.cointalk.com/members/ardatirion/albums/513/8024/ Tiiiiiny pictures. I intended to upload all of my modern coins here. But the...
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