Seems like it would be difficult to cut the top and bottom off a coin without destroying them, I wonder what type of machine is used to do it?...
Sure looks like official dies were used to strike it. Maybe someone at the mint was in on it?
I was trying to work out exactly when I bought that from you. It could be more than 15 years ago...probably found it on ebay.
I got this coin from a German relative some years ago and never quite knew what to make of it. Now I am convinced it is a Fourree, a silver clad...
Looking through my limited world coin collection I came across this tag. Yes, I bought this coin from @lordmarcovan maybe 10 years ago. It is a...
Definitely like to get together next show with every cointalker. :-)
I hope you observed the 10 second rule for snacks that fall on the floor. :-)
I don't think you will regret picking this up. It has a long history and if David Sear has not condemned it at a modern forgery you are good to...
Try looking on vcoins.com and avoid ebay until you are much more knowledgeable or know which sellers to trust.
I see your AEOLIS and I am playing my Kyme: [ATTACH] Aeolis, Kyme AR Tetradrachm, 165-140 BC, 16.394 grams, 32.8 mm, 0h Obverse: Head of Kyme...
Hooray for attending coin shows in the flesh! No auction premiums, no PayPal or credit card fees, no shipping costs, no customs black holes....
I agree with this, vc works ok for minor surface bd and as a follow up when more drastic treatment has been completed. It tends to darken some...
Michael Bezayiff is a nice guy. I always learn something from talking to him. Ask him about the recreation of how denarii were minted. :) I...
[ATTACH] Pamphylia, Side AR Stater, 375-333 B.C. Obverse: Athena standing left with lance and shield holding Nike, pomegranate below to left....
Very sorry to hear about that. Sounds like your father did all the right things and will be remembered well.
A great collection and theme! I really like the virtual tray arrangement. John
I do plan to go and it would be great to meet up. John
One my all time favorite Roman coins! That could almost be a Greek coin based on the style.
Dionysos: [ATTACH] Another: [ATTACH] John
Ha ha I was battling a bad migraine that day and almost went home before stopping at Pegasi. I would have liked to talk to you more. I hope the...
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