Okay, you've convinced me. This is really worrisome. Who is the seller? Can you tell for sure if they are cast? Might they be stamped? There was a...
Tough call. I see certain similarities that seem like more than just coincidences, and then I see areas that look different. I'm just glad that I...
I admit it's certainly possible, but I see some differences, too. Look at the N in Constans. There's a ridge above it in on the OP coin that might...
I don't doubt you, but I'm curious what convinced you it was a cast fake rather than just a die match. The cheek scar on the OP coin is not on the...
Unfortunately, we will never know for sure whether or not it's official. There are so many unofficial coins of Claudius Gothicus, and the quality...
Also, Coins of the Balkan Penninsula by Nikola Moushmov has been translated into English and posted online, courtesy of Denitsa Genkova, Dave...
Beautiful coins. Thanks for the write-up. I really love those large bronzes from Markianopolis.
[IMG] Manischewitz Concord Varietal(s) Concord Country United States Region New York Color Red Taste strawberry, vanilla and musk Item # 21160...
Right. It was stamped in a different workshop. But both coins were products of the same mint. If you look at the very bottom of the reverse, you...
I don't think you can assume that. If you pull a random ten-year-old US penny from your pocket change it will probably still look pristine, yet...
Sorry if my question offended you. While there are some professionals who follow this group, along with some very learned non-professionals, most...
I don't understand. Why are you asking us if it's fake if you're a professional numismatist?
Are you talking about the star? Wouldn't that be a cinquefoil?
Smack! About wire brushes: I see no reason to use a steel-bristle brush when brass-bristle brushes are so readily available at most hardware and...
I am an elementary science teacher. It is my professional opinion, (it's okay to laugh; I get that all the time), that your next purchase should...
Child of the 60s that I am, I've often thought that a Pax collection would be a worthwhile pursuit. I started browsing through my collection and...
Wow. What great coins. You really have an eye for ancients. Your collection is off to a fantastic start.
Welcome aboard. When you get a chance, how about posting a photo or two of some of your new ancients? (I love oxymorons.) A good way to post...
Aah. You see, there's your problem . . .
Okay. This one has me totally flummoxed. The coin is about 15 mm and weighs 1.9g. I don't even know which side to call the obverse. I'll start...
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