Very nice writeup, I enjoyed it.
Again, a great haul. Beautiful coins. BTW, the UNC Egypt 2 qirsh is dated 1907 AD (AH 1293, year 33).
Interesting piece. A lot of places could produce such medals now.
I don't collect cobs per say but I do study them. A lot of great history there, shipwrecks being a part of it. At some point I may try and...
These are all great examples which show a range of varieties. That crumbling of the 7 marks it as obverse 3 (also has a rim break to right of...
Thanks. I think the reverse of yours is the same, that being reverse A (widely spaced ONE, A and P recut, small o's in COMPOSITION). However,...
Here is mine. Someday I'd like to get the 3 cent version. [IMG]
Maybe a dollar, according to Krause. Unless you have a proof from this era, or several of the denominations from 1957, others are going to be the...
If the repunch shows at the base of the 0, I'd guess it is Snow-9.
That's a nice RPD. Looks like either a Snow-4 or Snow-9. If you show a closeup of the whole date it might help determine which.
I didn't know ancient Greek coins were made in 307 AD. And it does look to say Severus.
The Treasure from the Spanish Ship "Nuestra Senora de la Luz" I found this post on "The Treasure from the Spanish Ship "Nuestra...
Thanks coppercoins for the photographic recommendation, I am long overdue for an upgrade in my coin photo setup. By the way your variety site is...
In that case, it is relief it is to know that I can touch my coins with impunity.
How would you grade this dollar? I found this post on "How would you grade this dollar?" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for...
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I appreciate the advice but I really am not concerned with seeking out a premium on this particular variety (if it even is one), that is not at...
Great history. I take it you are keen to own one of those escudos. This is always interesting to me, the amount of contraband these Spanish...
Here's one on eBay. Ford motor company I guess, in aluminum, issued 1959. Seller doesn't mention anything more....
Yes, I am aware of how tricky these can be in Washingtons. Here is another attempt at a photo of the mm. The light patch to the left is dirt....
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