I'm not sure whether this rim defect is from a nick or a mint defect (look at almost 9 o'clock): [ATTACH] Not wanting to hijack this thread,...
:eek: I'm surprised at the coins (primarily older copper coins) with rim dings that still get certified even by NGC and PCGS. That said,...
First strike: Scam Silver: Probable gimmick. Don't know. Don't care. Modern GOLD bullion: When gold was $250 an ounce, probably not worth...
A few quick facts for perspective: King George III suffered from suspected porphyria, a blood disorder that results in bizarre behavior and...
:devil: This is hilarious. While you're at it, isn't it time to update the World and Ancient Coins Forum description: . When was the last...
I'm not exactly sure what you mean, but there is history beyond these 50 states (and a few possesions and commonwealths). I'm as pro-American as...
I'm surprised that more Americans don't take an interest in pre-1776 British coins: [ATTACH][ATTACH] :too-cool-for: guy
The obverse of the Postumus is a truly exceptional and beautiful example. Most examples of this rogue emperor I have seen are poorly struck and of...
Thank you for reading the article. I think it may be cautionary tale as many people have a fascination with "first strike" coins, "colorized"...
Hopefully most coins will never fall into this category. (Read all the pages on the article):...
I love the history behind the coin. This video is great (watch after the 15 second point): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeiAgAOgVJg...
:thumb: I love those modern Roman manhole covers: [ATTACH] guy
It was asked on another forum "what was the latest Ancient Roman coin with the inscription of SPQR?" This example of Constantine I was the latest...
It looks like a lot of us are coming out of the coin closet. guy
Here's my plan: Back in the 60s I developed a weather changing machine, which in essence, was a sophisticated heat beam which we called a "laser."...
Think about going to one of the summer seminars in Colorado. guy
For some reason, I can't imagine two Roman legionaries stationed at a frontier post somewhere in hostile and cold Ancient Begium watching for...
Slab: A four letter expletive some people like to use; others do not. I feel that like any good expletive, the word has its place for some...
Nice coin. Many Brit historians will tell you about the importance of the Corn laws in 19th century British politics, which had nothing to do...
Woow. Nice pick up. Considering that this coin was minted over 150+ years, however, the difference is subtle. Does the lower graded coin deserve...
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