Interesting. I now use Heritage archives and Numismedia as a point of reference for what I should be paying for a given coin. The dealers,...
those prices...... Maybe i am spoilt because i have been able to find the bust coins I want at pretty fair prices. But looking at his listings...
Here is another. This one a gold gulden from Nuernberg, minted in 1507. Interesting late mediaeval coin with a date.
Thanks 900, Ok then, so here is one of mine: It's a Gold Noble for Edward IV of England, minted in the Netherlands ca. 1572. A dug coin, which I...
Glad to hear that. Your coin has a nice look to it. Enjoy it!
Bummer...I can't play here, all of my gold is furrin'
Oh, I am NOT comparing. But I am impressed by the depth of strike on this particular coin. Certainly better than most of my denarii, and better...
That looks like a nice coin Ryan! I bought one of these at a local coin show in Springfield, MA last year; it was a bit rough and dark, but...
Well, it was too good to be true, and it was. I am not at all surprised they are going this route. Why give away precious information for...
I was really amazed when viewing this little coin today, at the depth of strike, or rather, the very high relief achieved when striking this...
Thank you all for your comments. Much appreciated. You are right Kaz, it is nice feeling to hold a chain cent in your hand. Even a low grade...
Silvereagle, 'Aurea Moguntiae' would translate as 'Gold from Mainz' . 'Aureus' is the latin word for Gold. For example, the Aureus was also the...
That is a very beautiful coin! bearing the city's old latin name - Moguntiacum. 2000 years old, Moguntiacum (called Mainz in present day...
Hey, I am really happy for you to hear that! According to the person at Sedwick Coins I spoke to, that is a key distinguishing feature. Nice catch!
I don't know how I missed this post. Excellent information, you can never know enough about counterfeits in this our hobby. Thank you Brad! Eduard
Thanks all. Yes, this was a very good find. I still can't believe how nice the coin is. It's one of my favourites. No problem Treashunt, but i...
We haven't seen one of these on the forum for a while, so I thought I'd show some new pics of mine. This was my first 'major' U.S coin purchase,...
Thanks guys for your comments. I'll do that Mike. As i said, it is only a date run - one of each date, including all keys (except the 1829...
I was finally able to find an 1828 JR-2, large date, large diameter Bust Dime to complete my date run of capped bust dimes. I am a 'happy camper'....
This is a great thread. Coin collectors love to show their best, and other collectors love to see them! I have to say i am absolutely impressed...
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