As promised, here is the second of my two purchases from our friend @Zohar444 . This is a Denarius from Caracalla. The reverse shows Fides...
What's a "potin"?
Very interesting discussion, @Barry Murphy Thanks for the explanations! As a US collector coming to the ancient realms for the first time, the...
Very interesting story, and cool coin!
Grading coins is the single most important skill for a coin collector to have! If you are new to the hobby and want to understand the terms that...
Key point here: if you are going leave the coin in acetone for more than a few minutes, you must cover the container. I use a piece of SaranWrap,...
To explain where I am coming from (and I hope I don't sound like a dick, but I've been accused of that many times before): For the same $40, my...
Those are all average circulated grade coins, and many of them are damaged. The columbian is "worth" $20-$25 (although I doubt you'd net that if...
I have heard, although I have never tried it: if you can match the coin to a photograph in an auction catalogue or book, and thus prove its...
@red_spork In a recent thread, I asked about serrates. You mentioned that they weren't "half and half" as I said (I told you: noob alert), but...
Thanks! I need to buy a couple of Greeks now, and see where that leads me. I know the Athenian Owl is popular, but I want one (as does everyone...
Those are some nice examples, guys! Thanks for showing me. Comparing my coin to the coin you posted, I think my coin is obviously a higher grade...
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