Thanks for reminding me. I just RSVP'd.
If I get into downtown Chicago in time, yes. I always pay to attend the preview at NYINC; often it's the only day I attend in earnest. Fewer...
I'm going. Shows a fun even if you don't buy anything.
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I noticed that coin in the sale. Congrats! The small H variety is considerably rarer than the larger. I'll share with you a discussion I had...
I sat it out completely. The RR was mostly bright, fresh hoard coins which I tend not to buy.
That's a very cool piece of numismatic history and lore, Doug.
I've only looked it over briefly, but thank you for the work you've done on this to publish it on your website. I really like the catalogue...
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I believe the Eid Mar aureus is still on loan to the British Museum. You can other coins from the gentleman who owns it here:...
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I stole it myself! ;)
Don't let her fool you, she actually does this stuff for a living but you can't tell her accent on the CT forum. :smuggrin: [ATTACH]
Here's a tale of 2 Spinthers for the thread. The top one is consigned to Gemini in April (on SixBid for your bidding pleasure, bid early, bid...
First, don't get so hung up on the grades. It doesn't matter in ancients like it does with modern coins and it is not as easily determined...
A fun fact: AU isn't a real term used in mainstream ancient coin collecting. Another reason NGC sucks.
That's neat when that happens. Great story and coin. Congrats.
I think this is very cool, Sallent. I loved fountain pens as a kid and haven't written with one for years but you are giving me inspiration. I...
A fabulous example, Carausius, and very informative write-up around the history of that coin. I agree it is one of the more beautiful RR types...
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