Its like that show, "Curse of Oak Island"....I have never found anything of value in my life.:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:( BUT....I do think of coins all the...
Nope! I am not great at taking coin photos.Used sixbid auction ones. Here is one of my crappy coin photos AV aureus ND Rome Elagalabus...
Yes, all this year! I added 70AV+ coins to my collection. I sold off my banknote collection (Heritage Auctions) that gave me extra funds to buy...
Well, I am only allowed to post ten:happy: But its up to you guys/gals to pick your favorite. I like them all (otherwise would not have bid on...
Thanks Bing! The coin under magnification shows tiny gold globules, I guess during striking? In hand/ due to small size (7mm.) not noticeable....
Really neat design!
Thanks, really is an enjoyable hobby. I am a strange collector, no real focus/ just do it for the fun of it.:happy:
I started on the ancients forum, here is one for world...these are 10 best/ 1. Albania 100 Frangi Ari 1927-R Roma Mint Zogu I PROVA FDC 2....
Very nice German States Seattlite! They are my main collecting focus. Thanks for sharing! John
Beautifull examples! Thanks for sharing:) I am into Austro-Hungarian coins also.... John
Time for #5 (Only since this coin once in auction) Satraps of Caria AV 1/8 Daric 7mm. 1.05g Halikarnassus Mint Pixodaros 341-338BC He owed his...
But.....I would rather have held onto 50 or so mint state aurei/ denarii (circa 280AD) then today, 50 of our $100 bills that are God awfull ....
Lovely coins, esp. the Medieval bracteates from Germany. Quite a diverse group of excellent coinage. John
You got a great thread going, lots of humour and beautifull coins to boot, can't beat that! Cannot wait to see the rest and the funny captions....
Sallent/ glad you gave in to your urge....you will never regret that. Lovely coin, I am happy you have it in your collection:happy:!
Really nice examples, I love the Julian II/ esp. since I am a "Taurus". Yours could handle that Kushan Bull "Nandi" in a fight;)
Maurice Tiberius (Almost looks like he knows what Phocas has in store for him and his family) Carthage Mint[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Exceptional coins! My compliments to your great additions. Don't hid the VISA/ check book....you are buying real money, not the nonsense we have...
At least by getting their material on line early, it gives us a bit of time to save up some $$$$;) Too bad, that Tkalec AG is not around anymore,...
Right on! My coin was struck at the Neuva Guatamala Mint. I am trying to get a MS-63/64 from San Jose Mint/ CR.
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