I think it's reasonably in the ball-park, although Vcoins are a few dollars more than similar types offered by reputable e-Bay sellers, especially...
That would seem to be the gentlest and most recommended manner of 'cleaning' the loose dirt and 'debris'. I'd do so (and have numerous times) and...
WOW, That's a really cool coin 7-C !! Do you purchase them from metal detector hobbyists?
That 'brockage' is absolutely phenomenal!! Although JA's 'Fabulous' is describes it as well.. WOW RR. what a coin!!
Well, it turns out I did...for just under $30.00 shipped, which was my maximum.
I LOVE both!!! Especially that gorgeous toned 30 mm from Serdica!! What a reverse!!!
Not me of course, and I assumed people were 'jerking our chains' but I've heard several people over the years express the opinion that tarnish...
Beauties Cyrrhus!!! I especially like the bottom 'radiate' example!!!
Love the posts!!! And since I regrew a beard, I feel like one of the gang LOL How about a Postumus/Aureolus type with his version of the Santa...
A few people expressed the thought that cleaning them 'harshly' to the metal would make the coins look nice and shiny as they once did....mostly...
I don't have an 'Alfonso', so I'll post an old photo of a Ant of Volusian that I have-----almost as nice as yours.... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Well, they are ancient and 'dark' and seem appropriate at this time......and they are an addition, or up-grade to what I already have. I chose to...
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Both are terrific coins and that Alfonso is VERY interesting and unknown to me. I love the centering and condition..... I'm ending my year with a...
Being from New York, I HAVE to go to the MET again soon!!! And, Sallent makes a valid observation and point.
LOVE 'em all !!!
Just WONDERFUL!!!!!
I think it's cool!!!! Well, the Celtic example does have two arms and two legs......
I like them all as well....Well done!!! ...and I just lost out once again on a couple of those types on bid (Elagabalus and Philip II) ...I guess...
I seem to agree with zumbly, but I also find the follis of Romulus interesting, especially since I'm still missing that particular 'ruler'.
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