Welcome! Great way to start out too!
Come now, we all know its not as simple as that. That is a 5th grade textbook's explanation of the Civil War. And if you call using incompetent...
Amen! And the shipping is a killer! :desk:
Looks like Claudius to me! Of course, I don't own one in a similar grade, so I can't quite tell. :-P I totally agree with Drusus, go for a Nero...
Did I fail to mention the Indian? It is indeed an 09! I learned that all from you, Shortgap!
Actually, I became acquainted with Helen. But I'd trust them about as far as I could throw them. Lol. Nothing to be ashamed of, if I overpaid....
What it all boils down to is that collectors of ancients simply don't trust the TPG's. They would rather buy an ultra-high end coin from a...
Yes, they made a board game out of his Kingdom when he died. (I'm sorry, I couldn't resist!)
For $15, it was perfect for me. :smile I also have a 1695 bodle and a 1679 bawbee, both in significantly better condition.
That's actually why I bought it - I liked the color and the slight contrast the dirt created. It reminds me of my beloved ancients. :rolleyes:
Nope, this coin was, I believe, struck by a screw press.
A good deal then? Yes? No?
Think I did pretty well on these? Apiece, I paid 1.50 for the Indians, 1 for the Liberty nickels, 2.50 for the quarter. All of the nickels have...
I was just going to ask about that... I'd LOVE to see a counterfeit example!
Cleaning is not always a bad thing! I know its difficult to wrap your head around, but its true. As to the "degree of corrosion": there a...
Not a die clip, but definately a clipped planchet. A milled coin as that would not likely be clipped
If anyone wants to do an experiment, I've got a Caracalla denarius here that would make an "interesting" case, should someone be willing to cover...
JP is a great guy, don't get me wrong. And I would trust him to handle my ancients. But I would certainly double check everything. I honestly...
If I recall correctly, some of the later Bactrian greek coins may have shown an image of Buddha. While you're at it, find a coin of Menander, he...
Oh alright, a quick scan. Surely you don't mean 1944 Newfoundland half dollars? They were last made in 1919. [IMG]
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