Astonishing. Truly generous gifts. I suspect that one or more members appreciate your consistent kindness and goodwill on this board.
Lovely coin. And as a native Kentuckian, I'll take the bluegrass just fine. "Sung from the heart and through the nose." My aunt helps take care of...
Those are remarkable Victor—collectible in their own right, though the toolers still get paid. That ROMA mintmark makes the mint painfully clear. LOL.
If that beautiful coin is better in hand, that’s a special gift indeed.
[ATTACH] Merry Christmas from my family to yours. I’m afraid my boys have a few inches on me now. The oldest will be studying in Florence next...
Interesting. Are these metal detector finds?
Typically an inexpensive coin and typically in bad shape. You pay a premium for nice ones. [ATTACH]
That’s a really attractive denominational set, @TIF. When pigs fly, indeed. Interesting stuff, @BenSi. Looks like you have something important to...
Wow. The Incredible Shrinking Follis.
What a great start! Some nice LRB folles here. Just follow your bliss and budget. I can see a Tetrarchy direction forming, but that might just be...
Thanks for the generous reply Glenn.
Nice medieval examples, Red. I had never seen that partially left facing bust type. Attractive.
I got the small coin via AMCC 1. Was that one of yours? I am happy to have it. Initially I thought, “I didn’t need to get that one. I already...
Wow. 24 mm seems huge for that type.
I really should know the answer to this question, but I confess I do not. Pictured are two coins, both of Constantine with the Sol reverse, and...
Love that Volteius denarius. WOO PIG SOOIE! RAZORBACKS!
I could look at those three coins all year, no problem.
Another thread on the matter, referencing a popular CoinWeek article on “WHY MUSEUMS HATE ANCIENT COINS.”...
Some of these issues have been discussed here: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/brazilian-national-museum-fire.322973/
Well, the fact that I was interested in a couple of coins that attracted @arnoldoe must mean that my taste is improving. If it’s any consolation,...
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