I haven't looked at the coin in a while, but I don't recall that area being crystallized. It may be slightly chipped, or it might just be an...
Yeah, definitely not Byzantine. :P Glad it was authentic, and slightly rarer than you expected, to boot!
That was not a complaint, merely an observation. ;) I was able to view a collection of large cents up close at Long Beach worth probably $2M....
If you want to go a little beyond water and brushing, olive oil is a safe next step. You could also try some VerdiCare.
What am I looking for here?
Based on the photo, I probably would have guessed it was damaged by salt water, too. IIRC, the usual easy pickup on these, other than the general...
I bought one of these a while ago in silver from a reputable eBay seller I trust on these sorts of things. Until now, with the link to Montagu's...
I love how you just casually paste in an image with probably over half a million dollars in large cents in it. ;) Is it just me, or does the...
Very nice, as usual, @Deacon Ray! I especially like that you have both of the major date variations. Are you looking for the other one (LIZ with...
Meh, just looks like plating bubbles to me. No numismatic premium. :P
Good question. Cost isn't that much of a concern for me here, but for this particular coin: NGC standard tier would be $40. Sear would be $45 or...
Thanks, Barry. I appreciate the gesture, but it's highly unlikely I'll be at either one of those shows. I may just have to send it off...
Another very tough choice. 1, 4, and 7 were all contenders, but, in the end, I could not resist the Judea Capta sestersius.
Thanks, @Barry Murphy, that’s what I said when I bought it. In hand, let’s just say nobody I’ve shown it to has said it was definitely fake, but...
I have this coin of questionable authenticity: [ATTACH] How should I go about getting it authenticated? EDIT: Looks like PCGS might not do...
Heh, list it on eBay as a "crackhead" variety and I bet you'd get some interest. ;)
I also voted for Lokris, but JC and Tarentum were very much in the running as well.
Nice coins @dougsmit! I particularly like the Caracalla drachm. Is the color on that accurate? Looks like a nice, glossy black patina.
I always love a good Argaeus coin, and this is a nice one. Does anybody know offhand how many and which different emperors issued these?
Great coin and great box! That must have set you back a decent amount. My JC is not nearly that nice. :) Do you have any other provenance on...
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