I completely agree. When dealers started making excuses for every date/mintmark of every US coin, the rate at which I lost interest increased...
Wonderful style and patina, Cucumbor!
:) I won't buy all of them... but my goal is to complete as many of the Twelve Caesars as possible from the Boscoreale hoard (although Domitian...
I've been on a bit of a posting sabbatical and am considerably behind in writing up newer purchases, but was mentioning this coin to a forum...
Fantastic coin!! If you ever tire of it, I would certainly be interested!
I agree - it would be a shame for them to be a relatively modern invention, as they are very appealing in my eyes as well.
I was invited to the ANS' vault and was able to spend the better part of a day viewing their trays and trays of coins. If it's of any assistance,...
I love small coins. The artistry is often equal or better than their larger brethren and the ability to physically engrave upon such a small...
There's nothing wrong with mixing metals, and I wouldn't say it indicates you being a budget collector or not: there are some types in different...
Congrats - I'm still searching for a Galba! (and Vitellius, Claudius, and Caligula... but I keep working to add more and more Neros and Augustii,...
TIF's coin is indeed a wonderful example - and even nicer in-hand. I'd have kept it but was willing to give it to a very good home :) Here's its...
It's great to see some auction houses being forthcoming about the quality of their coins. It's no surprise who ends up getting the best consignments.
Fantastic upgrade!!
From what I've heard, these Cassius denarii were part of a hoard which was cleaned with acid after being subjected to industrial grade fertilizer...
Great pick of a Caesar denarius!
Great coin! I love any type of coin which references coins on it and this is a very attractive example.
Electrum usually has a bit of each in it - that gets my vote for simplicity. Congratulations on your milestone!
As soon as I opened this thread, I hoped TIF would make an animated GIF to illustrate it - thanks! :) Your Messana tetradrachm is wonderful!...
I absolutely agree that this is an abhorrent behavior. Perhaps I've somehow managed to navigate around it and there are worse dealers out there,...
Is there really a need to spit upon any mention of someone who seeks out their own personal quality by assuming coins are being held solely for...
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