Here is (late empire 395-408) Emperor Arcadius. http://www.roman-emperors.org/arcadius.htm [IMG]
Sounds like it's just a regular nickel that someone took some frustrations out on. Post mint... BTW, welcome to the forum. :) Worth about...
As far a COLLECTORS go Professional Grading (IMO) is irrelevant and unneeded in most cases. The exception however, would be a series of example...
I've always said, "EF for 40 and XF for 45..." Take Care Ben
Great find Ricky, Metal detecting can be "Tons of Fun..." Take Care Hoss Ben
Chuckle, my enthusiasm of being able to contribute to the thread simply got the best of me. Again, please pardon my poor choice of words "Mint...
^^^ Great post Troodon. Collectors are loosing sight of the coins and focusing on the plastic... :thumb: Take Care Ben
I don't think this was a "Mint Rolled" roll of Morgans. The paper wrapper they were in was light blue and had an advertisement for "Willie...
I saw one (1878-s) at the Black Hills Coin show and the price asked was $5,000. Pretty steep if you ask me... Ben
Sam, it's nothing like this joint... Plain and simple. ;)
Oh, I'm pretty diverse, LOL...
All Time Favorite, hmm? I guess this one, purchased in an uncleaned ancient lot, cleaned it myself. Michael 4, dated about 1034-1050. Right...
You're correct. You can voice your opinion here without fear of censorship (within reason), LOL... You may however, get torched for it, but the...
Oh, one of the largest Coin Discussion forums apparently has this bad habit. Not this one, but another one which is rather well known...
Unless it's one of the largest Third Party Grading companies where they have the ability to twist the fault or error; point the blame onto someone...
I agree with Doug, MS-63ish and AT. Value is only what a collector of toned dollars is willing to pay. Maybe $30-$50. Ben
I agree, VF-30 looks about right. Ben
How about XF-45/AU-50 and $90-130? Might have been cleaned or the picture is overexposed...
Many times you'll get a better coin/deal using a dealer vs. an auction... Ben
One more to consider. http://www.executivecoin.com/servlet/StoreFront
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