Yes--I understand totally--they aren't scarce, but they have been iconic for centuries. That probably explains the premium, although I should...
I've wanted an Athenian owl tet for years. It's probably the first coin that got me interested in collecting. So, I recently decided to bite the...
Does anyone happen to know the smallest (modern) silver coin issued in Europe? :scratch: Sweden issued a small silver 10 Öre from 1855-59, 12.7...
Hey Bing and Steve! Good seeing ya! Doing well..just haven't bought coins recently. :b8nce:
Nice coins everyone! Well, that Syracuse dekadrachm is incredible--what a museum piece! :yawn: My pieces are a little less showy--but I still like...
Yeah--they speak off the cuff, without any research, as if that proves they're "experienced"--total joke! :too-funny: But they probably make more...
Hey Steve! Doing well...spring is almost here! :thumb: That video clip has become my handle. :too-funny:
The helmeted portrait of Menander is very nice! :thumb: I like it better than the portait on mine: [IMG]
In regards to coins, I collect overdates--somewhat esoteric, since it involves a lot of intense study of minute details. Here are a few from my...
Wow--yeah, that's a striking color! The patina is probably the mineral azurite; green patina is malachite. I have a coin that has a little of...
Of course I agree! :thumb: The seller took creative license to sell the coin. Risky sales tactic--because someone might not buy from them again....
Regarding the OPs comparison photo to the seller's, sometimes light source can dramatically affect the appearance of the coin. Bronze patina is a...
I'm amazed at the detail they got on these tiny coins! Here's my smallest--it may be the largest in this whole group. :too-funny: [IMG] Thrace,...
Cool to see how the background changes the impact of the coin! I prefer black backgrounds too. I have developed a method of shooting my coins at a...
I like the centering and details on all three! :thumb:
The Syracuse Decadrachm is new--wow, amazing coin! These are all fantastic--like a museum collection. :bow:
Back at ya, my friend! :high5: Great to see you again! This place looks like it will be fun--but I have a lot of smileys to learn! :bangg: As...
Steve--very nice details on that coin! That's got to be one of the larger ancients ever made. Imagine carrying that coin around in your...
Hey there--I'm Kurt, and I know a few of you already. :hail:Some beautiful coins in this thread! For the most part, I collect 17-19th C. coins,...
Here's a few recent acquisitions--a Norway 2 Skilling from 1811. I like this coin series because of the handwork on the dies and the varieties....
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