I have some of the Probus. Still learning though. Now I have another search to make. I wish I had started understanding them earlier in life. The...
I do have a question about this coin. When I found it in my pile of uncleaned coins it was unrecognizable, just blank dirt. What you see is the...
@gsimonel @maridvnvm @Roman Collector Thanks for all the feedback. I have had this in my collection for many years. Now that I am retired and...
@gsimonel I sent your response to Dane at Helvitica since he was the one who offered my initial description and stated that it would be entered...
Here is a rotated view. Thanks for the feedback.[ATTACH]
Cover the acetone or it will evaporate fast and turn the coin regularly so both sides get the same exposure. Give us an update when you are...
I want to learn the basics of the coins before I buy any in presentable condition. I appreciate the comments and advice.
Thank you. I have quite a few old coins that need cleaning just to see what they are. I have found that I learn a lot from the cleaning. I have to...
Do you suppose that was the case here? It is just as I received it. Everything I see here is a lesson. Thanks.
Is there any more information you guys/gals can give me that might help me pinpoint the specific Gallienus I have here? I am trying to hunt down...
Put your forensic grammar test to this. It is the final sentence of a message sent from Katy ISD regarding COVID-19. They have already heard from...
I found it that way in a batch. It is very thin. Could a harsh cleaning take so much mass away?
While sorting my ancients I came across this very thin gold looking coin. It almost looks like gold leaf. It is: 0.95 grams 16 mm wide 1.00 mm...
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Here is a confirmed 2011 ASE with doubling in the date.[ATTACH]
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I only have a few hundred ancients and am too old to accumulate too many more. But, I think I will try.
Thank you. I have quite a few of these and hope to be able to get to know each of them personally.
@Valentinian Are all of the subject pieces (Fractional Follis) produced in silver only?
I am very new at this. I would like to get better. Here is one VOT that is 14.2 mm. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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