I'm older than that coin.
Intaglio is essentially an incuse engraving. In numismatics, its generally a negative, mirror image of what is intended to come out onto the coin.
Do engravers even come into it anymore? If I recall (and I may be wrong), everything is digitally designed now and laser engraved. I'd be...
I'm glad that they put effort into their platinum sets, they're the most beautiful issues the US Mint has today. But is there honestly any reason...
Look out, petty noble. The Emperor has arrived! Count me in.
Looks like a medieval (hungarian?) bracteate. Unfortunately, I know nothing more on these.
Fairly common. Probably worth about $30, plus or minus ten.
GD - If you have a book with values for individual Maundy coins, could you give me the value on an 1893 twopence, EF?
There is a tremendous difference between the two. Contemporary counterfeits were made to circulate, and took an active role in history. In some...
Severus Alexander AR denarius, Rome 222 AD IMP CM AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG laureate, draped bust r. LIBERTAS AVG Libertas standing l., holding pileus...
That guy usually doesn't note that his coins are fourees, but when they are, its exceedingly obvious, as in that case.
The Smithsonian has been known in the past for polishing its coins and has been criticized for it. I don't know if they still do or not.
That was mainly Antoniniani, and really didn't start until the reign of Gallienus in the 260's. This is what is known as a fouree, or subaeretas,...
Ouch. :D
You can make one yourself, through careful research. Sorry, but just about the only convenient list you can get is one of the Roman Emperors....
Very nice! This is a Maundy 1 penny coin. Unfortunately, I can't give you the value of the individual piece, as I only have it for the set, 85...
The Claudius is a nicer coin. But personally, I'm fascinated by the life of Germanicus. Its a close call!
A beautiful coin. You should stick with the sellers pic, though - it does better justice to the coin than the scan.
I only charge $7/hour. Hows that for a cheap change sorter? :D
You seem to be having a really tough time identifying fakes. Maybe you should stick with reputable dealers until you get a better eye. Try here:...
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