I think this thread has lost its way... but I agree, go back to the gold standard. (I'm not an economist, I'd just LOVE being able to search...
No offense, but that is UGLY! Lol, looks like someone beat Roma with an ugly stick. Believe it or not, I don't have any of these. I had an...
1. Because numismatism isn't a word - and it sounds like a disease to me. The word is either numismatics or numismatist. 2. I plan on getting a...
Are you sure the first is silver? I think it is, but there's a *chance* it may be a fouree core. Otherwise, nice coins! How much did you shell out...
Again, you'd need a picture. Exact attribution would also help, though it is unlikely to be a rare variety. Grade also comes into play. If its a...
After some experimenting, consider treating the whole coin. If its blown to hell anyway, who cares? At least you'll even out the tone!
Perhaps it looks more or less like one of these? http://dougsmith.ancients.info/kushan5.jpg If so, it would be a Kushan coin, from Western India...
I'll withhold my usual dislike of modern coins for a moment. Brittanias are, in my opinion, the most beautiful coins being produced today. I only...
WIN!!! :hail:
Its not ancient, the style just doesn't match. Probably a toursit piece. The shield looks Theban to me, though - for what its worth.
I too feel that the Liberty at the seashore pattern is the best. Be sure to note that the majority of pieces minted in this 'series' are fantasy...
British brass threepence were twelve sided. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_threepence_coin
That works too. Come to think of it, it does look a bit light for cabinet toning.
Its a silver penny, and it should be good silver. It probably got its color through cabinet toning.
Very good! Spink does a poor job explaining that.
Van Arsdell 711 is an Anted tribe stater, minted c. 1-25 AD. This may be a sub-tribe, or a related tribe, as I saw some of this same type with the...
Very nice! I was looking at that piece - how much did you get it for?
I'm almost sure its not an official issue. And it certainly isn't ancient. Likely a souvienier piece made for tourists.
just found a '46 wheat cent on the ground yesterday. Unfortunately, several cars found it before me, if you know what I mean.
Wow. I don't know what to think about this. The seller isn't quite dishonest. And the bidders are VERY stupid. Lol.
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