I agree with your thoughts Mat. Any reverse other than Vespa is by definition a better ype for Gaius. I only have a cruddy Vespa, good thing I...
Maybe, but my goose eyes are a little smaller, but thicker than normal. However, if the coin feels too thick for its diameter, then Doug is on...
My first guess short of a better pic or dimensions would be a wu zhu. Sizes are very important in these, as are tiny details.
Considering the fact that I don't even know the extent or true value of my collection, I doubt any one else does either, lol. In any event, I keep...
Be careful. Black walnut is not a good wood for coins to be around. It emits a lot of gases. Ifyou have to use it, make sure its VERY well dried...
I would agree with this also. The reverse is 65, but the obverse is 63 in my view at best.
Yep, early anonymous follis. The obverse is of Jesus, the reverse states "Jesus Christ King of Kings". They were called anonymous since no mention...
looks like an anonymous bronze from 10-11th century. Should be a little larger than a quarter, and thicker.
I wouldn't buy them personally. I only buy stuff I am familiar with to try to minimize the chances the item is not silver. Some round metal object...
I know, I know. Basically to me a NGC slab is a permanent David Vagi flip. I have always respected Mr Vagi for his expertise, I simply disagree...
This is a coin, one of not very many, that I would never think of owning unless it came directly from a eell respected dealer or, (I know, shoot...
Yes, and I would have preferred a high relief over a rp buffalo. Still, makes a man sad when the only attractive coins the mint can think up...
Good discussion, especially considering the twelve caesar's set. I am with Doug, finding some collectors view that "12 Caesar" coins somehow are...
I would say there is an awful lot of contact marks in the prime focal areas on this one. I just bought a really clean 1911 AU58 for $850. If it...
Yes sir, you are correct. They are so rare though, especially uncirculated, that I thought people would know enough about them. Basically 99.99%...
Yeah, but it does. BU is the generic term for ANY uncirculated coin. No one will ever be sued for saying a coin is BU and delivering a toned coin.
I find its use in BU as being meaningless. BU or uncirculated are identical, so in that instance "Brilliant" is simply sales puffery. For coins,...
True. Crowns were not a regular coin issue for the 20th century really.
I agree the seller could make all of the difference. They are highly faked, and without knowing the seller, his reputation, and return policy, I...
The excellent website GX was kind enough to post is a great start. :) The best way to protect against counterfeits is to KNOW COINS. Know how...
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