If its an ancient, then no. Sulfur paste is a reasonably common repatination technique that actually improves the coin in the eyes of many ancient...
The options are wide, it could be French, Spanish, Crusader, and more. What is the design on the right image?
Like I said, most coins.
Austria 2 heller, 1911, KM2801 $0.50 in XF
Post a Favorite Coin + Some History! I found this post on "Post a Favorite Coin + Some History!" interesting and have nominated it accordingly...
I'd recommend using this style, too. From one of my favorite coins: [IMG]
Whichever titles you assume, ANTONINVS or ANTONIVS would be a much more appropriate form of your name. VILEMVS isn't a particularly inspiring...
Precisely, starting off with the paintbrush won't hurt a bit, but it'll probably be either ineffective or frustrating.
I think you're better off with a toothbrush. In fact, many experienced cleaners use a soft brass brush, which is significantly stronger. It may...
Thanks, there's at least one in there I'll be bidding on.
I just got two new references in the mail, after having decided that I desperately need to improve my library. The Coinage of the Roman Republic...
Wonderful. When they missattribute it as Constantine the Great Bronze, 300-360 AD I'll buy it at a steal. :D:D:D
Well, first off, its a lovely portrait of my one of my favorite Emperors. But the reverse isn't ideal. Now, are you really interested in...
Meyer Ellenstein was the Mayor of Newark from 1933-1941, supporting scottishmoney's dating of the piece. I like this piece and will have to keep...
Gotta be AU, I wouldn't feel comfortable giving a coin with that lovely luster a grade any lower.
I recommend the Gringotts formulas. http://nobleromancoins.com/index.php?cPath=13&osCsid=2e3ec9247a0123fa8019bb5ca9994c0e If you're serious...
This is what I dislike about the Krause guide. Dealers take it as gospel! If the guide says its worth $x.xx, then thats how much they'll sell it...
You should have a problem with most coins then.
Many of them are easier to catch though. This is where I learned to detect counterfeits. http://www.forumancientcoins.com/fakes/index.php
Generally, the value of a coin is determined by its rarity, condition, demand, etc. Attribution is included, but is usually at a negligable rate.
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