So far I've purchased 21 coins this year. I haven't calculated the average cost yet.
Very nice coin, Bing. A little rough though, but still good. Nice write up too.
Thanks Eng. Yeah, these coins are so confusing to me, it's crazy.
Very nice Bing. The reverse needs to be rotated with NOΣ to the left.
Thanks Ardatirion. Believe it or not, I narrowed it down to that ID while discussing it on Facebook in a coin group. Was about to post it here but...
Very nice. Apparently, I'm not the only one posting coins this early in the morning. lol
[ATTACH] OBV: MENIΣKOΣ, cow standing right, looking back at calf suckling to left, Nike flying above, fulmen in ex. REV: Double stellate pattern...
Those coins sure are ugly but I think I'd want a couple of them anyways. lol Coins only a serious collector or specialist could love!
This may help you figure it out. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moneyer
Very nice discount. Congrats!!
I tried to get a discount and was refused some time ago and there it sets. lol
Here is a Zeno for $55, been up there for a few years I think. [img] .96g Head of Zeno right Type 1 monogram of Zeno RIC X 958 or 964...
I definitely look for cheap books. I got one for free at a used bookstore because a good friend of mine got some books with a buy one get one...
I only know one dealer who has Nabataeans often. I wanted to get one there but I haven't gotten around to it yet.
I usually like browsing through retail inventories of coins. To me, it's much more enjoyable and relaxing than auctions.
Yes, exactly. I got 15% off some coins recently and they were already marked down before that.
Sorry for derailing the thread but yeah, I would love to have some of those late Roman gold coins. At least you would know for sure what the...
That's definitely a good idea.
Yes, I am well aware of how dealers get their coins and that is fine that's what they do and what they get paid for to do the stuff I don't want...
I hate buying people gifts. I just give them the money and say get what you want. Much better than getting something useless or something you like...
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