My only Peloponnesian (Peloponnesus) coins are Greeks from Sikyon and Corinth.:):D
There are plenty of good coin hunting suggestions in this thread. Let me suggest a couple inexpensive ancient coin books. IMHO these two books...
Numismatic gifts always hold a special place in my collection. Every time that I inspect this 2016 secret Santa coin, I like it more & more. I...
[ATTACH] SELEUKID KINGDOM Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypos) AR Tetradrachm 121-96 BC 16.68 grams, 29 mm. Obv: Diademed head facing right Rev:...
Athena: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Nice Octopus coin Sallent.:) How about this squid::D [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
There are some nice ancient brockage coins in this thread. [ATTACH] Roman Republic L. Scipio Asiagenus AR Serrate Denarius 106 B.C. 3.68 gms,...
Yes, I saw some graininess on the coins in the original photos which I don't really see on the coins in hand. If you mix tequila with a splash...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Victoriatus & Quadrigatus from the city state known as Rome.
Thanks for resurrecting this old thread Electron John.:) It was fun to read it again. Coincidentally, I have these Leprosy colony coins which...
Must start by posting the Franklin set as it resides behind the bar. (Go Mets!). [ATTACH] I don't see harsh evidence of over dipping. It may...
I'll look at them closely tonight. I might even pour myself a drink. :)
My pocket piece is not a coin.
Maybe. Perhaps I was over-dipped when I took the photos.:) The set resides on the wall behind the bar in my rec room. I see it often (not that...
I agree with what others have said about buying coins from friends. It might be best if you just refer your friend to a dealer that will give...
Great story & thank you for sharing it. (I knew that you were going to turn around & go back to the store:)). Leipzig is a great place to visit...
I have limited experience with NGC and NCS. That being said, one time NGC gave me the same recommendation after they had slabbed my proof half...
Nice coin.:) I've got no real goats to post.:( Kinda man-goat: Pan [ATTACH] Kinda fish-goat: Capricorn [ATTACH] Kinda Lion/snake-goat:...
Get a half dollar & you can assemble a set.:) Here are a few of my favorite sets: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sometimes there have been quality issues at the Mexican mint..... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I've collected many (many) examples. :) [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
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