I haven't really approached cleaning silver coins that are of substantial value. I do not have the coin in hand as of yet. So, I'm unsure as to...
I like how reputable dealers always list bidders as private... not.
[ATTACH][ATTACH] These are the best pictures I have of the one coming right now. As you can see, quite a bit different in metal, shape, tone,...
The larger one is actually an imitation of the Attica, Athens Decadrachm. Decadrachm meaning 10 drachm or 2.5 Tetradrachm. It is the largest,...
Awesome. Thanks Mat
Thanks guys, I just purchased 400 flips, a new scale that will actually take me to the 100th instead of 10th, and a new microscope. Mine has a...
Himera Tetradrachm. A city in Sicily. The Sicilians were known for creating the most beautiful coins. A coin in that condition can fetch around 4K.
Definitely obvious fakes. You have what are supposed to be multiple denominations, metals, sizes, and weights if they were authentic. Like...
It is going to be Constantine I. SMK in ex. H in right field. Also I believe what is left of the bust on the obverse is laureated, not radiated....
Unless I missed it.. Why hasn't anyone asked for weight or diameter? That typically helps 75 percent of the time in identifying a modern forgery....
Doug is completely right. It sounds like your father has a friend that enjoys telling fish stories, and leading others on their own. Gold is too...
Moesia, Istrus. - My smallest [ATTACH] Moesia, Istrus. 400 - 350 BC. Silver Hemiobol. 7.77mm, 0.42g. Two male heads facing, the right inverted. /...
Hello, My name is Michael Higley. In my random 2 AM "Ancient Googling Quests" I happen to come upon this forum. It seems well formed and the...
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