I'm trying not to be crazy jealous about that Aeneas reverse. I am in the market for one of those. I really need to work on this whole...
Wow. All this is very helpful. Let's say that I tell the seller that I will assume risk. But then the coin is lost. ( I am squeamish because I...
So there's a coin at a German Vcoins shop I'm interested in at 50 euros. I put it in my cart and go to check out. But there's only one shipping...
You're right about that regnal year. I didn't know stars could be above those I's. Thanks.
I think there's still some salting of lots for photo purposes. Even though I said that I don't really buy uncleaneds anymore, I did buy a modest...
Good advice. But I'm pretty sure I can make out a "TIN" over the crown of the obverse bust. I suppose I have Justin and Justin II to choose from...
A fair question, and an easy answer if the process of buying and cleaning is simply about the product, the coin itself. I haven't kept up with...
[ATTACH] Another look.
So as I save up for a JC/Aeneas denarius, I’m going through my own junk box and ID’ing coins that have lain around way too long. This morning I am...
I have coins of Justinian and Anastasius as well. But I consider those early Byzantine and not late Roman. But I suppose that touches upon the OP...
Not sure. I think it's probably this one, which I'm guessing is Theodosius II. It came in a lot of uncleaneds. It's tiny. Probably 8-9 mm. maybe....
I probably could've done that more quickly with a pressure washer.
The argentei of the early tetrarchs that featured a sacrifice in front of what seems to be a campgate had "virtus militum" as their reverse...
I think the "deal only with trusted dealers on VCoins" is good advice. But it's advice that only works for collectors with experience. I know that...
I'm still hoping against hope that a tattered envelope will show up one day from the deep recesses of Mordor (NYC Customs) with my "precious"...
My Spanish purchases have been from Vcoin dealers, but even here one must always be vigilant, regardless of source.
This is the coin that was received in U.S. Customs in New York in February, never to be seen again. If you see this coin for sale anywhere, please...
It took me half a day to notice the "steer" pun. Well played. I need a vacation.
I am in. Someone is going to get a lovely coin thanks to Orfew's generosity.
I guess it's left up to me to like #2. I think that's a "Prince of the Youth" PRINCIPI IV-VENTVTIS coin. Even in an imperfect state, that's a...
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