This is a great, concise way to grade coins. I know of some collectors who will only buy ancient coins in NGC AU (or higher) slabs but don't look...
Is anyone here planning on attending the Gemini sale in person? It closes tomorrow online at http://www.geminiauction.com and I believe there's an...
Fantastic!!
I've consigned a number of nice ancients which are being sold next week in the upcoming Gemini sale. They are coins I've upgraded or no longer...
I'll be there for at least part of the show. The venue is beautiful and the list of dealers is bested only by NYINC in the US, so I think it'll be...
Happily yes! Although fewer than I've attempted to acquire, but so it goes... One of these days I'll resume posting new threads here.
Glad to see you back around these parts, @lordmarcovan !
Thanks! Here's my example for those interested: [img]
It is truly incredible to see what some engravers were capable of executing on such small canvases: [IMG] [IMG]
Congratulations on a long but worthwhile wait!
Phenomenal coin and writeup! I definitely agree about the high-art quality of the reverse scene. Gorgeous!
That's a great list, and a very enjoyable collection focus! I'd suggest adding some Greek if you feel so inclined: Hannibal, Pyrrhus, Alexander...
Having just found the sale, I think you did exceptionally well! I've seen worse examples sell for well over double what you paid.
These types are high on my wantlist but I require Cleopatra's full name, decent style, minimal "issues", and preferably one that it is genuine....
A recently added eagle on a Pyrrhus stater from Calabria: [IMG]
As evidenced by my profile picture, I wholeheartedly approve of this deviation from your focus.
That's one I have not yet managed to upgrade but it's one I know I want to/will upgrade. It ended up being a case where it is more convenient to...
I also have a number of recently upgraded coins in the sale. It's been a productive year!
Fantastic!! Being that the Colosseum has been done already, how about the broader Roman forum? That would be a sight to see.
Here's my matching donative aureus: [IMG]
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