It is one of my favorites as well. Here is mine [ATTACH]
Being struck without a collar could explain why the design is so weak. But then again why the heck are the surfaces so rough and porous looking....
Something about coins of Miletos have been really interesting to me lately. Love these sweet little lions. [ATTACH] MILETOS, IONIA AR Hemidrachm...
Maybe it's just the pic but the second 4 looks a bit off to me.
Crack it out of the PCGS slab and send it to NGC. That's what I did with one of mine and NGC straight graded it. Or crack it out and send it back...
Wow im jealous. That satrap of Mysia kinda gives new meaning to the saying "when pigs fly" lol. Amazing coins.
Oh yeah I forgot to mention him. His prices are outrageous. Never ever buy from him.
Im like @Mat I have always bought most of my coins US, World, or Ancient all on ebay. I even sell some now on ebay. You just really have to be...
This thread is going to morph into another "why the hobby is dying" topic. Already have one those going. Should just combine them now...
HA classic!
Ive been looking for a nice Faustina the Younger sestertius to go with my Faustina the Elder sestertius. When I saw this one I had to have it....
Always thought this magazine was interesting. All it talks about is the War and this was from Dec 22, so a ton about Pearl Harbor as well....
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