One of the all time best threads! Super funny :woot: but also educational :bookworm: and 100% gluten free :happy:.
Thanks everyone for the nice comments! Coin collecting was definitely the bright spot in my life last year. Most of these were bought at shows...
A really fascinating group of coins at a killer price. I love the mystery and discovery process of buying group lots and uncleaned lots. I think...
Thanks for pointing that out. I plan to study this coin more and try to get a better set of pictures. John
I had traded the punic tet to James Beach for a Syracuse tet. He had it in his trays and someone from ngc stopped by and was suspicious of its...
Wow, that is a super pair of coins! John
Thanks, that was my Birthday gift from my wife. :-)
My Elis stater is pretty chewed up, but come on, the 108th Olympiad, wow! The preservation is not that great, but the history of it appeals to...
That one has such a sweet obverse. The epitome of classical style in my book.
It will be visiting David Sear after the holidays for a full physical. Its so pretty I will probably keep it even if it is a fake. :)
It looks like this guy: [ATTACH] Belushianus I, the brief usurper of the western empire.
[ATTACH] Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 29.10 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 161. Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust right,...
I had a really good year for collecting in 2017, despite having medical issues all year that prevented me from working full time. This may have...
A carefully selected set of nice coins. I liked reading your reasons for getting each one. It is always interesting to know what other...
A well chosen set of very historic pieces! I love the Carthage and Etruria coins. I did not know anything about Etruria until you started posting...
Prizes have been mailed! Thanks again to everyone for participating. John
My first coin was this Theodosius, a gift from my Aunt when I was 14ish. [ATTACH] Took me years to figure out it was real and what it was, then...
Very nice coins, seal and post. If there was a St. Nicholas coin it would be very popular, especially at this time of the year.
I am guessing FitzNigel because I vaguely remember this being discussed on CT before and it seems like FitzNigel was involved. John
LOL, that is a nice problem to have. John
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