I'll play! Since most coins posted have been Nero, I'll toss in my one and only because the bulk of my coins are Roman Imperials. [IMG] Nero...
I'm fairly certain you can't edit the title of your post once you've posted it. I understood it was about grading fees. I'm pretty sure GC...
Whenever I did it I usually used a small piece of ice. I would put it on the silver and could literally watch it melt and it was fast. .A similar...
Well just put a piece of ice on it and watch how fast it melts. If it's silver it will melt faster than if it was just a hunk of lead.
Thanks for the trip report! I don't know enough about Pandas to offer an opinion except to ask if you've done the ice test.
Most of the countermarks shown here are indistinguishable to me except the one with the tripod (is that an altar?). I don't have any countermarks...
Very good story & explanation Doug, thank you. And that boy about to lick that snake:eek:
Well you've all seen my only sestertius before but I included it below. This coin impressed me in hand - the relief is higher than it appears in...
Make sure to check out the big Exonumia thread, lots stuff gets posted there. Transit tokens have shown up from time to time. I only have one but...
I'm interested in seeing how it cleans up.
Impressive coin and sleuthing!
My only coin with a tunny [IMG] Kyzikos, Mysia AR Tritatemorion, 9X12mm, 0.58g; 480-450 BC. Obv.: Forepart of running boar left, tunny fish...
I'm pretty sure I could be fooled by the false desert patinas. It's something I don't have any experience with.
It would be best for you to start a new topic.
The remind me of a hobo nickel.
Good looking silvering!
What a thoughtful minter!
The idea of tracing this stuff down seems daunting to me, well done sir! Just curious, how far back have you gone on any one coin?
I agree with that sentiment quite a bit and with that in mind, I have my second ancient coin purchase, ole' Max's pal [IMG] Dioclectian, AD...
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