It's really sad when such coins get rejected by the coin hobby. I have pulled similar coins out of envelopes and folders that have been sitting...
I would agree. Looks like typical "bullseye" toning stereotypical of envelope stored coins. Usually if they were in old albums the reverse would...
In my estimation its very difficult. When they say fabric the only real way to "get" that is to have them in hand. Italian coins just are struck a...
Do you blame them though? Seems to me all risk and no reward. Do this 100 times maybe 99 are fine, but that 1/100 causes problems, consternations,...
They say runic on these for the Sogdian writing, but a rune is in reality the same as a tamgha. Sogdian coins have carried tamghas from the moment...
As much as I hate anyone who does that, what does that have to do with his numismatic research? I bet you a ton of high profile numismatists do...
I agree. While he was a trailblazer in many areas of US numismatics, and was a contemporary of the likes of David Bowers, his research is also...
I think the first three are fine, but the last one looks like a fake Antinos. Edit: Based upon the duel bust reverse, I am not suspicious of all...
Coin sales always tend to slow down in the summer. So that is a factor. However, I have seen a general softening of "weaker" coins. By that,...
I agree with others to stay away from this example. That type of obverse exists in copper for Constantine much cheaper if you just like the design OP.
I have noticed shows are declining in lighting as well. The last few shows have been pretty horrid.
Would you like to get some more "enjoyment"? I have 2 and 4 year old boys at home...... :)
I agree and say 1 is most likely. 2 is not likely since no matter how much those two fine gentlemen did and gave up for this nation, they are...
If I am willing to throw away $300 on a coin and assume I will never see a dime of that money again, then I will get $300 by owning it. This is...
Like Paul stated, no way of us knowing what will give YOU $300 of fun. That is what I worry about, what will give me the most pleasure. If my...
Honestly, I would start checking out books on coins from the library. Read them and see what strikes your fancy. I used to be a US coin person,...
I would agree the coin looks good. These came a little wonky looking, (precise numismatic term), and the light corrosion doesn't help the look...
I agree with Morgandude, toned peace dollar. I have seen similar from estates. Sometimes they get stored in bad containers, like oak, and will...
Um, why is that? I bet you that if you poll an average person they have clue of the differences. I bet even amongst coin collect there is not...
I might own it. I own many coffee table books on Petra. Its a very photogenic place. :)
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