First, let me welcome you to the world of 18th century British coinage. Although I don't collect coins, I do "accumulate" them to aid in my...
I agree it didn't make sense when gold was under $500 per ounce. Now, however, there are several good reasons: _Coins are easier to flip on...
The picture at the NGC certification site is a much nicer coin. I'm not saying that the slab is not legit. I'm suggesting that the photo is not...
I am impressed of how well your coin was struck despite being minted in the middle of the third century crisis. His predecessor emperor,...
That's why I appreciate NGC's photos of the coin available when checking the certification number. guy
Wow. That story breaks my heart. There are many people in the coin world that pride themselves in that kind of transaction. "She should have read...
Serious question: Assuming one doesn't need the money, is passing a collection to an interested heir considered foolish or risky? I see some...
"Priorities change as we get older. I sold my original collection back in the 1960's to finance my marriage. I regretted it later on and started...
This is an interesting link: http://www.roman-britain.org/tribes/tribes.htm guy
Anything after 1837 is too modern for me. Not interested. (Plus, honestly, the Queen Vick period is too prim, proper, and effeminate. It amazes me...
Thanks for everyone's input so far. I'm sure this Atrebatean coin did nothing to allay their neighbors' suspicion that the Atrebates weren't...
First the background: The Celtic-British tribe, the Atrebates, had become an ally of the Romans after their defeat on the continent by Julius...
I'm surprised at the site below. I don't read French, but it seems that many Louis XIV Jetons were restruck 200 years later:eek::...
Thank you for the information. I hope this doesn't hijack your thread, but let me ask a question that probably relates to both medals and...
Do you consider this a jeton? If so, I have a few questions: [ATTACH] guy
Why do I have the feeling there won't be a set of coins to celebrate twenty years of euro cash in 2022? :devil: guy
I don't collect coins. I do, however, accumulate and research bits of numismatic evidence of the history I am studying. With this in mind, I...
Ancient Doug: Thank you for the quick and informative response (once again). guy
What is the current thought about the significance of "XXI" on the later antoninianus (aurelianianus) coin? Does this explanantion still ring...
Here's a coin from a more controversial hoard :devil:: http://coins.calkinsc.com/old_site/doc/pristina.html...
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