I think it is important not to dwell on the past when you bid and won the coin. It is a lovely coin and one very worthy of a star position in the...
Beautiful coin!
I would be careful using an ultrasonic cleaner. As pointed out, damage to surface could occur. Dealing with bronze disease is basically a...
Not authentic, IMHO. Thailand origin is a definite red flag.
Athens, new style tetradrachm, Imitation, c. 150 BC. 17.1 grams [ATTACH] Next: A first century BC silver coin.
Roman Republic, AR Denarius, L. Julius L.F., Caesar, Rome, 103 BC. Crawford 320-1 3.84 grams [ATTACH] Next: Athens, any period.
Nice group!
Though I don't really collect LRBs to any meaningful degree, those coins are really choice examples!
Yes, I agree. The coin might be ex-jewelry. It is probably best to leave this coin raw, unslabbed.
Oops! Bare of course. Best to leave bears out of it!
I see. Actually I've seen this before with Libertads, but have not examined them closely. If the problem with due to a chemical reaction that...
Those are two very choice coins. Exceptionally attractive, high grade minors are difficult to locate. Congrats!
There are very attractive sovereign size gold coins available at bullion prices. This is an older acquisition from Karl Stephens many years ago...
Sorry about the spots. What are they made of? Clearly this is not toning. Have you heard of Sodium Thiosulphate? I've used it to treat ancient...
7979? or 2929?
Hoards do appear from time to time. There seems to be a group of pharaonic owls from Syria entering the market right now.
I suggest first soaking the coin in distilled water, not tap water. See how much dirt loosens up. Use a soft toothbrush and wooden toothpicks....
Is there still a 24 hours rule? Let's try for a large Ptolemaic bronze, any king.
Here's a two-in-one, hare and mule, quite a combination! Sicily, Messana, Tetradrachm, 480-461 BC. [ATTACH] Next: A bidding war trophy, or...
True, I know that these coins of Trajan for Bosra were likely produced in Rome, but at least they were made for a city that was annexed by Rome....
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