I'll pass, the engraving isn't quite up to the standards of the Britannia's. :D
This is a remarkably difficult question to answer. What is too much? Personally, I think all US coins are over collected. But shouldn't everyone...
I don't. I do recall that it was after September 2007 and that it was towards the back of the magazine. :D (I forgot to multiquote. Dang)
It has both manual and auto.
Well, I ended up going with the Canon G9. I love it, although I'm still teaching myself to use it. (Because manuals are for sissys. Lol). Now I...
Damn. I was afraid that the 7000 used PVC, it was just too good to be true. For now, I'm going to continue using the 7000, checking it regularly...
You bring up some interesting questions of artistic interpretation and symbolism. Its important to note that the items Fortuna (Goddess of Fate)...
This attribution is correct. The PM is there on your coin, just worn out; in case you were wondering. Struck December 165 to mid-Summer 166 AD....
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A good point, which got me thinking. It is, of course, possible that a lead core was used in lieu of bronze, which I have seen done a few times....
I can't think of any emperor without a beard either. But St. Michael does appear without a beard, it looks like. I think I can see Christ...
Both of yours look to be contemporary fouree's (silver plated) coins to me.
Thanks everyone! Unfortunately, I have a lot of work to do for tomorrow, so I won't be celebrating too much. :( I'd like to share a gift from...
You're cheating! That's imperatorial, and it doesn't even have the standard Roma/quadriga design! :D
Titus Antioch, Syria - 76-77 AD T CAESAR IMP PONT Laureate head of Titus r. S C in laurel wreath RPC 2014
Very nice coins, Freaky! Most of them are probably only worth $10-$15, but they are almost all solidly attributable, which is tough to catch when...
You probably mean annealed planchet. See below for a picture of an annihilated planched. :D
Collecting in Difficult Economic Times I found this post on "Collecting in Difficult Economic Times" interesting and have nominated it...
That is a beautiful portrait! Here's mine to go along with it: [IMG]
I am very jealous! That is a beautiful coin. Although, personally, I would have gone for a Nemesis aureus. ;) Being struck in 51-52, it had a...
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