What a coincidence. Just last night I was going through my first lot of uncleaned coins and this was the first decent piece I found. On Wildwinds...
I’m also attempting to remove BD from some affordable coins and I’m just trying the method from a Wayne Sayles book. 1. Soak in distilled water...
I really enjoyed Steven Pressfield’s “Gates of Fire” about the Battle of Thermopylae, and “Virtues of War” about Alexander the Great. Michael...
Collect what you like. Some folks like filling holes because it gives them goals. Others like the freedom to just collect whatever. Your tastes...
My first bullion purchases after about 6 months off. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Oh well, not everyone can get the bug. It’s better that they don’t anyway because prices will get too high for me. ;) There’s enough volume out...
[ATTACH] Last year one of my first ancient coin purchases was Antiochus IV Ephiphanes which meant “God Manifest” or as his people called him...
I’ve quarantined the two culprits for now. Going to attempt the distilled water process laid out by Wayne Sayles. Soak and change the water often....
I’m jealous of your finds galba. I’d love to search for ancients in the ground. Not much around me in Atlanta, GA.
I have two coins that arrived with a bit of powdery surface. Should those be quarantined even after a Verdicare treatment or are they safe in the...
[ATTACH] If I store my coins in PVC free folders that also have 2x2 flips inside can bronze disease still spread between coins? For instance I...
Great links! Very helpful thank you. Just learned something new today. Love that about ancients and this forum. Thanks Doug. After more info I...
Picked this up on a whim to learn a bit about Byzantine coins. I’m stuck trying to lock down the exact details. I can make out the BASILE and I...
I’ve wanted tet since seeing one at Stacks in New York back in November. It was my first NY trip and I had an opportunity to pop in. All their...
Thanks! Done and done.
[ATTACH] I hope I’ve attributed it correctly. The ebay details were minimal but I felt comfortable enough to buy. Nero & Augustus Billon...
Thanks to everyone for the valuable input. I did pull the trigger today and look forward to its arrival.
Panzerman you still came out ahead. Awesome!
I like the color. It’s in my price range. Does indicate an old cleaning in the description. Approx $120. Brutal truth appreciated.
I believe they are shipping from Florida. I’ve ordered multiple times and they ship quickly.
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