I second this suggestion. Do not attempt to buy any ancient coin unless you know the reputation of the seller.
Those are beautiful coins, thanks for posting.
Its not a coin but an Indian temple token. Various Hindu gods are represented, including the monkey god Hanuman, who is the one crouching beneath...
What I was implying above was that the seller obviously knows nothing about the coin, so how would even that person know it was real. In addition,...
That is a great CR counterstamp, collect89. In fact, I'm almost sure I looked at it and considered buying. Can't remember which dealer had it,...
The coin is the bust type, Carlos IV, which means it can only be as old as 1789. So I'm not sure what to make of what the seller is claiming. It...
"Der simply aure no guut solutions!"
I was there all day Thurs, Fri, and a few hours Sat. Walked the exhibits several times, some great stuff there. Didn't spend much time on US...
August 12, 22:05 EDT. Do we get a bonus prize (probably made in China) if we also guess the date of your 10,000th post?
Spanish Colonial 8 reales from Mexico City, though it looks like a fake. The date 1776 is particularily prone to be faked, since it fetches a...
Finally, I have bought the piece I’ve always wanted I found this post on "Finally, I have bought the piece I’ve always wanted" interesting and...
Very nice, and thanks for the background.
I can't tell from your picture, but you might want to check the 1/2 reale for a 80/79 overdate. That would increase its value.
TRIVIA: Olympic Coins I found this post on "TRIVIA: Olympic Coins" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for "CoinTalk Thread of the Week...
Yes, it is a 1 drachma from Greece, 1973, nickel-brass.
Actually they are dated 1952.
Yes, from Iran, 5 rials, SH 1354 which is 1975 AD.
Egypt 10 piastres, 1967.
High noon it is, Thurs, Fri, possibly Sat.
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