Billon trachy's are a real area of opportunity simply because it takes time and the right reference's to understand them, and they get no respect....
You can pick the class you want. If you want a real walk on the wild side to see things in a different way try the course taught by Eric...
Second photo is excellent; as always beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Cheers.
Ed Waddell's site has a digital copy of Svoronos's book on his web site www.coin.com. The book is indeed scarce, so this digital version is...
Basement sale.
Hi Bruce, I believe it was the price at one time and the owner marked it on the back. Normally an award number would have been engraved. The...
A favorite.
Here is a recent acquisition/
No worries, it is real as well as being a great get.
A good rule of thumb for ebay: If you can't see it, don't buy it. There are reasons the coins are too dark, too bright, too indistinct, or...
Love the William and Mary; stunning piece.
I love the Justinian enthroned pieces. I have a 40, a 20, and a ten. They are all hard to find in acceptable condition. Good get.
I live in Portland and have know Tom since the early 80's. I briefly worked for him. I have been in contact with Mike and offered help. So far I...
George is the little guy.
I think we are all nuts, which is essential to be a numismatist. This is one I have been looking for in most excellent condition. Most you see...
Let me expand on my last posting. One needs to examine how coins are made. Ancient coins as has been pointed out, are struck one at a time so...
Re: Unique Unique means only one exists.
Impressive group of China. I certainly understand how tough it is to find choice condition Chinese material. I collect cash coins, and when I...
I too don't recognize the cm. However, Gregory Brunk's World Countermarks on Medieval and Modern Coins lists a cm by the German town of Erfurt...
Moi Aussi, VIVE LA FRANCE!
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