Another way to check for a plated coin is to check the weight (really the SpGr, but weight is way easier). For RR denarius, this is a pretty good,...
I have used a pic that comic strip recently. We have a customer who is waiting for funding for their project. It seems funds will be available...
Right. But maybe the question should be which can you sell for more? If you like both equally, sell the one that brings the best price. You then...
Interesting observation Doug. Looks like mine is the Doug Type #1 with D at 12. The MN is not struck on mine. Anyone have an explanation for the...
Lots of interesting ways to track coins in this post! Oh yeah, nice RR coin! How do you format your spreadsheet? I have a worksheet for each...
Q, You married what we say in fishing terms, a keeper. Congrats. I have a chop marked owl taking that spot in my collection. Yours is a great...
TIF, My answer is yes, but the larger are not so good. Attached are tonight's attempt. I am not set up with my new camera and the pics are way too...
One of my favorites - [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Roman Republican Denarius, C.METELLVS, minted in Rome in 125 BC, Obv – Roma; Rev - Jupiter, biga...
If you can remember your coins without a list, you are better than me. I do not have many duplicates, but a few times I shopped without an up to...
Great idea Bing. Happy independence Day to all. Was it politically incorrect to include a happy 4th of July wish to a British coin company today...
John, Control symbols were used by the mint to track dies. For this issue, Crawford says no symbol is used on more than one die. Similar symbols...
Very nice set-up Doug. Thanks for sharing. I like the black painted can. You did not show the positioning of your lights. I assume they are...
This is one I bought, but has not arrived. New ones are pointy at the bottom. Almost all used ones have blunted ends. I will have to look at this...
I am a chemical engineer and took surveying in college. I found it interesting, but have not done any since. My dad had one or two in his home...
Great coin. I am a fan of big cast bronze. I like your side on pics. This was #2 on my top 10 of 2015: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Roman Republic, mint...
Bing, You are probable right. The question I should ask, am I paying more than I thought I would pay.
I was the successful bidder in an auction by a European (not British) company that was held in London. Today I received an invoice, over a week...
One of my wish list items for this year was a RR coin with a plumb bob. I bought one that arrived this week. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
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