Its fasces with a axe handle. It was a symbol of authority in the Roman Republic. A lot of US coins have been modeled after the ROman Republic...
Ma'am, we are pretty sure its not a coin. It may be ancient, which is why I said I hope a certain member has time to look at it and give you his...
Cool patterns. Personally I am glad it never made it to circulation though. I find her head cocked back like that kind of awkward looking. Not...
However, one thing I would check would be if its some kind of ancient counter. I think Ardatirion might be best suited to say if he believes this...
I would disagree. If this coin is authentic, it dates around the first century ad. Looks kind of like Augustus. However, I am suspicious. It just...
Yes, I was going to mention this. This was a pretty popular hobby in Europe a while ago, but kind of like stamp collecting and baseball cards...
Doug, if you just want an ancient error slab, I am open to trading you that one I got from Frank Robinson. I am not that attached to it, just...
While I do appreciate Mr. Bellmann's response, I do think the ANA could have done more. They could have threatened to take away the US Mint's...
That is true sir. I was just pointing out that always the best solution is self education. TPG has been used by way too many lazy collectors as...
I agree. These have been very heavily faked. Just like trade dollars, a lot of care should be taken when buying one.
Looks like it. It's illegal to deface currency for fraud purposes. People are free to do what they want with their coins, they are their personal...
True, especially coins dated 1976. I have seens countless cents countermarked with different designs, different colors, etc. from the mid-70's,...
Weight will tell of course. Since there has never been a report, inkling, or even a vague rumor of them doing a 76 cent chances are...
Well, less desirable Class III and only an AU55, (which looks generous), and you have one of the lowest graded, least desirable Types of these. I...
I have given such talks, but never over all ancients and in 15 minutes. Tough challenge. The one piece of advice I would give would be know your...
All of this, to me, is missing the point. Let's recap. The mint shows up to the ANA show with a bunch of new coins. THis is the first place you...
If it was issued by a government entity that had the authority to issue coinage, with a denomination knowable, its a coin. Now, someone is...
Simply disgusting. This whole thing has really turned me off modern coins altogether, especially some of the dealers who make this market. I think...
Maybe they were, but maybe others wanted a long lasting momento of the ANA show. Point is that because a few overtly abused the system many of...
No disrespect sir, but WOULD collectors had to line up at 5 am if dealers hadn't hired busloads of line standers? How many hundreds of those...
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