There are signs of die polishing under the wing on the 1990. Excessive die polishing leaving gouges on the 1972. Probably struck through...
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Time now for 1560 - 1570
Some 1958 and 1959 business strike nickels were subjected to more heat than required during the annealing process, resulting in dark surface to...
Liberty is not "stamped" on the rim. Extreme die deterioration causes the peripheral devices to spread toward the rim.
This might be of some use to get you started on some more research https://en.numista.com/catalogue/ostrogothic_kigdom-1.html...
Thank you very much for the info. I have bookmarked the site and will study tomorrow. In hand there appears to be dots before and after SIS.
This coin is proving a bit difficult in searching for a ref to attribute it. This site https://www.tesorillo.com/aes/home.htm clearly shows the...
Again, a lamination not a crack
IMO it appears more as a lamination. There are no pre cuds on cuds-on-coins site for this date. EDIT: P and G just beat me to it.
Nice find. 3.4 million struck in proof
Nice imagery, armoured, galloping horseman, and a stylised eagle. I like that
A coin alluding to some important historical times.King of France at 15 years old and King consort of Scotland at the same time. And then dying...
A wonderful addition
Wonderful selection. Enjoy your short break, looking forward to some more great examples when you return.
The slaying of the dragon, in whichever artistic style, never gets old for me.
How to research when a new area of interest is decided upon. Are base metals sufficient or is silver and gold the preference. A visual display of...
We seem to be in a quiet collecting period It is now 1550-1560
Wow, thank you very much. Hope you have good fortune in the auction.
Entry Post Lot #1 Claudius Bronze AS, one that I do not have. An Emperor with a story that is interesting, Disfigured, awkward and clumsy,...
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