Obverse definitely AG. Reverse G. When you lose any semblance of a rim it has to be AG on most coins.
Well, here is a pic of a random Byzantine, (not mine). For certain periods this is representative. [ATTACH]
Wow, I am surprised the all time winner has not made an appearance. While I grant you late 3rd century Roman can be rough, especially coins of the...
Frank Robinson, a pretty legendary dealer to many in the ancient and world coin sections, used to label his shipments "metal stampings". Its true,...
You GOT allowance? Lucky.
/awkward......
If the color is real, I say cleaned. Red usually mellows.
Wow, where did that come from sir? I enjoy his educational posts, and was able to find the thread easily with a simple Google search.
Not familiar with how matte proofs should look. Is a clue of what is wrong the white marks tracing the hairline at the back? If I saw these...
Sad thing is, look how far CT went so quickly. Remember it used to have NO state income tax, and once it started it pretty quickly became one of...
I agree completely. Its a learning curve. Once you realize its a PL or DMPL, you have to adjust your viewing of the photos. These coins, just like...
To me that is an above average 63, (guess my 63+ guess already was saying that).
Collecting dated coins by prime numbers......that is a new one. Coin collecting was just too "cool" for you, you had to throw in prime numbers...
Last I heard, the catch up rate applies until ALL income is taxed at the real highest rate. I know of people who do pay 35% of all their salary at...
Mr. Tepper now pays the same Fed income tax as all of us, he simply fled a state that tried to fleece him. You know something isn't right when...
I was aware of the "devilish details". I chose 35% because the 37% rate is the catchup to make all income 35% rate. I rounded for Medicare. And...
My view of high income individuals overall taxation: Fed - 35% State - 12% FICA - (soon to be if a party gets in) 7.65% - Currently around 2%...
Yeah, but not really PFA. Humans look at the eyes. Marks lower on her cheek not as much a distraction, though of course would be better if it was...
PL always looks worst because of the mirrored fields. I would be at 63+ I think. Pretty coin.
Remember, this is a tiny design element on a quarter. If they added stars it would be impossible for them to strike up. I think its a pretty good...
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