Interesting Post 'medoraman'....not too long ago the spread was similar or even more pronounced, then closed to about the same values and now...
I had two recent experiences in this regard...both shipped promptly by the e-bay seller and 'languishing' at a USPS facility for weeks...I filed a...
I agree with all everyone has posted...especially selling a 'replica' only with a 'copy' imprint...but many 'replicas' are sold as collectibles in...
I'm impressed...but I'm curious to read the answer to 'Dougmeisters' question...
Well, you all seem to have hit that one...I found out my 'Uncirculated' Two dollar notes were also worth little more than face....but then the...
Terrific example Mat!! Far better details than you usually see...and that is awesomely FAT and PHAT....Mine doesn't display all that yours does so...
Great examples .... Mine are all 'petite' denarii.....and I have the same issue as JA...Damned fixed income and budget!!! LOL
Interesting, i missed that observation..... Tyrian coins displaying palm trees...
Excellent presentation Doug....I think you could fool a few of us ...at least enough to take a chance on a bargain---if some of the coins you...
I like it whether you found it or purchased it for a bit over 'face value'...although I go for the higher grades and preferably graded...I'm back...
What was the most recent 'mule'...I remember a Sacagewea $ with a Quarter reverse (Eagle) on a Golden coin planchet????
Looks like one I recently purchased, but I think I overpaid a bit for mine... I couldn't resist getting a colonial and a Fugio when I could...I...
This site teaches me something new all the time....I wasn't aware that Silver washed bronzes had any silver within the core except as a minute...
Great posts guys, I don't have one yet....but i loved the photos and the histiry and the maps...It brings it all to life.. Great job as always JA
Well, Nemo beatto the answers...I had a series of these including Pontius Pilate and all of Herod's sons...but sold them a while...
Right on Doug... I was just browsing on a heritage Ancient Coin auction and I was stunned by the mandatory first bid(s) ....no wonder coin...
Looks like Doug nailed it to me...but the highly worn, circulated and environmentally damaged bearded examples easily resemble each other...ie....
I do not believe so since the inscription seems to indicate Severus Alexander...a previous Emperor before Gordian...nice portrait and very decent...
It's a Trajan Bronze.... the Deity I would have to look up...and it appears to be a sestertius...the inscription would've included TRAINO before...
Here's one I picked up ...some issues but great eye appeal to me and the price was irresistible at bid...file photo from Heritage..
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