I'm starting on what I consider a Maximinus with mint mark XXI. The Center Field has many options - Gamma, A, B, and several others. This one very...
A low mintage for a coin intended to be circulated is not an issue with me. I have no problems with the W quarter. When a low mintage is designed...
Thanks. I appreciate the helpful lesson on ancients.
The fast "sell-outs" with a new release doesn't necessarily mean that your general collector was a part of the sell-out. When there are limited...
There are many different ways to collect ancient coins. My interest is getting lots of uncleaned coins and finding what is beneath all that dirt....
If it turns out to be an exciting or very desirable coin you can bet they will be issued using a method that is cost prohibitive to the general...
Welcome to CT.
This piece is 19 mm.
I consider these "rarities" as novelty coins or tokens and not really part of a set that has real coins included. If all interested parties don't...
Appreciate the feedback. Getting late, will check it out in the morning.
They've done it before and they will do it again. It's all about money. Every official with any connection will get one.
Attached is a coin I am about finished with. I have chosen the following description. But, what is called an A in the Mint Mark looks more like an...
No matter what, it is a nice find.
Thanks. I wasn't sure if that was A or Delta.
My understanding is that the W mint coins are mixed in with other mints when they are rolled from bulk by a contractor. Can't get a W from the mint.
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This looks like Constantius II with two captives. But, I can't make out the mint mark. Any good eyes than can help would be appreciated. [ATTACH]...
Good old Frank Buck - Bring 'Em Back Alive.
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