WOW !!! Fantastic OP and great posts everyone!! A few months ago I noticed I was missing a triga and decided to grab the first decent one I came...
I'll just add that when I first started collecting ancients in the '80's it was from a California based company named "WorldWide Coins". I was...
All are gorgeous!!!
I believe Brian was referring to 'knocking off' four more coins......Am I right @Alegandron? Or have I missed something and I'm just one step...
@paschka, I was just wondering why they always seem to be unattributed not that they were valueless. Zumbly provided a link to a recent CNG...
Although I have very few that late and most are from other mints, I agree that the Rome mint style is superior.
:rolleyes:LOVE the posts guys!!! Everyone should have a few of the type:)
Superb posts everyone.!!!! It's been said before: I'd have to subdivide my favorites in so many ways----Greek, Roman etc etc.....and I'd still...
I'll throw in another.....which continually moves up my favorites list. This Tetradrachm is scarce and they seem to rarely come up in any...
Very nice examples everyone!!! I tried to fill that 'album hole' by grabbing a Billon Tet too: [ATTACH]
Interesting coin for the right low price. I see quite a few of similar 'varieties' like this on FORVM free auctions. Do you purchase these from...
Such an amazing and attractive variety of posts!!!:wideyed: Sheesh, @Alegandron ....I can't wait to see what you do collect WHEN you are actually...
Those are attractive 'budget friendly' Bronzes!!! I purchased a couple like that as well before 'scoring' a nice but worn Drachm and a couple...
Sorry you lost out on that TET---it's a beauty.....but the great part about our hobby is there are ALWAYS new auctions and even more coins!!
If I recall correctly after you read what Martin posted above it's easier to tell it's Antioch by separating the SM (sacred money) AN (Antioch)...
WOW!!! Incredible posts from Brian's OP on down!!!:woot::woot: I'll go with @TIF's answer since it's posted immediately above:shifty::) I...
I really like the 'collectible' grade examples that you posted---all would be welcomed in my collection! Like Mat, my head spins a bit whenever I...
Thanks for the link!! I'm sure I'll have need of it in the months to come so I just 'bookmarked' it.
This isn't exactly a bidding war mistake but more of a 'Oops, I didn't notice I forgot to delete the first digit when I reset a slightly higher...
I think everyone of us has overpaid or later discovered we did, especially when we venture into unfamiliar areas. Obviously, scrolling through the...
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