Thanks for posting the coin & write-up. I had never seen the coin type until this thread got bumped today.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I agree with posts #18 & #19. As stated, you should buy problem free sets in original government packaging & KEEP THE COINS IN...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I found one of these while roll searching in 1969.
I agree.
Have you seen any of Daniel Sedwick's auctions? Here is a link to Daniel Sedwick auction archives: http://www.sedwickcoins.com/archive.htm You...
Nepal. Looks like...... KM# 1072 50 PAISA 1.4100 g., Aluminum, 22.5 mm Catalog Value in UNC is $0.40
Here is my bucranium on a silver unit from Saba Arabia. It is ca 50 BC - AD 50. [ATTACH]
Morgan dollars made at Philadelphia have no mint mark on them. The 1878 Morgan was also minted at Carson City and can have the CC mint mark....
Here is a link describing the situation that resulted in these salty coins:...
I like the toning on this 1913 3 Mark. It was purchased in 2011 but I stumbled onto the photo today. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Ionia 1/12 Stater [ATTACH] [ATTACH] IONIA, Miletos AR 1/12th Stater ca. Mid 6th Century B.C. 1.00 grams, 9.6 mm to 7.6 mm Obv: Forepart of lion...
Thanks for posting the nice carpentum drawn by an 8-legged mule. You & Wikipedia have taught me what a carpentum is today. ;) Here's my Messana...
I don't think that I have any of those. While looking through my photos I did find this 1913 German States 3 Mark. Again, I hope it is OK to...
[ATTACH] I look forward to your photos. I hope it is OK to post my 5000 Dinar coin dated 1320 (1902). Mine is raw.
Experimentally (harshly) cleaning copper basically never ends well and frequently leaves the coins looking odd & discolored. Copper coins are...
Although I agree with the posts from toughcoins & rlm's cents, I recommend that you post photos of the coins you are considering having slabbed....
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Tabaristan Arab-Sassanian Imitation of Shah Khusro II AR Half Drachm ca. 781 AD 1.93 grams, 23 mm Obv: Shah Khusro II...
:) I just sent you some auction links by PM. I didn't link any particular coins but thought you might really enjoy seeing some of the ancient coin...
My computer finally loaded the bronze coin link. Wow, that is high grade & high price. :) It is a nice milk chocolate brown color = sweet. If...
A Carthage Siculo Punic Tet sounds like a fantabulous birthday present. If you shop around, you will find a nice one in the price range of your...
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