Nicely struck, but wasn't me. Don't care for a couple of aspects of it. The Vahran I might of been of interest if I had been looking at the auction.
Thank you sir. I agree the verbage, while understanding it was written by a person wishing to sell the item, is over the top. To state that a long...
I was not necessarily asking for a CT opinion. However, there ARE opinions I would value over the esteemed Mr Barry and Mr Vagi. David Sear and...
I thought I have read how many people think the gold Ides of March coins are fakes. Any experts here with an opinion? If it is real, I would...
I would agree. Some people I have read about advocated warming a coin up, if not heating, to make it more malleable. I never have tried that since...
I have done this at times. The thinner the coin the better the luck. I wrapped in multiple layers of cloth, (to allow slippage and prevent metal...
I wouldn't dip it, it appears "crusty" and original. I think conservation at NGC would be a good option if you wanted to get it slabbed. I like...
I am confused as well. I see a washed out coin. Either the photo is hard to read or it looks dipped.
Just be careful with "local appraisers". Many people have come here with what their "local appraisers" said, and it was bunk. I would trust many...
I agree with others. That surface is not at all natural for a coin its age. That surface is at a minimum overdipped. Silver coins should never...
"Found" coins, I have lots of experience. Heck, I bet you 97% of the coins I own I am not very aware of. My favorite (worst) story about this is...
Even the newest edition would be out of date. I think this would work for what you want to pick up on.
I have the half cent and Complete books, not the large cent one. I must have lightly used copies, since my bindings are in good shape. I admit I...
If you think there are lots of rare varieties I would highly suggest the two volume Cherrypickers guides. Look up dates in there and see what is...
Like @Conder101 said, not general reference book is NEARLY as complete as a specialty one. Anyone who does not believe me look at 18th or 19th...
I too have always had a thing for Venice. I would highly suggest John Julius Norwich's book on the city, as well as his 3 part series on...
The thing even better about books; they increase the enjoyment value you get from your coins. Just a couple of months ago I bought a coin from an...
I understand the sentiment, but disagree on this as advice for everyone. I bought my house to raise the family. I have no intention of living...
Maybe. I was just saying a theory I heard. If you go back to other Islamic issues, usually the first coins to depict an image were the base metal...
I believe the logic was that these were not PM, but token value, so they did not fall within the prohibition of graven images on coinage. Sayles...
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