.....but still a Massachusetts Oak Tree and very interesting to me. Picked this one up recently. Has many problems but I think the price was...
I don't know if 94's and 95's are strictly speaking Bust Halves (?), but here they are anyway: 1794 Half Dollar, O-101. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] 1795...
Yes, It happened with that particular coin I bought at their auction. They sent in in for encapsulation, and as I recall they also consulted with...
I had a similar situation with HA some years ago. I bid on and won a scarce latin american 8 reales (9K bid). Luckily, I had the foresight to ask...
Yes, I apologize. I should not try to have breakfast and post at the same time:). Have fixed it now.
Welcome, Pompeius! A nice write-up which I read with interest. These are my coins related to the Jewish War: Vespasian denarius - Judaea....
From a 'foreigner', here is a salute to you on your country's independence day! A country where I spent a large part of my youth and where I got...
Great job on that Geta denarius! The corrosion on the reverse was probably light enough that the mild citric acid sufficed to remove it.
A nice portrait on that sestertius, JG. Pretty coin. Here is its little brother. Nero Ae As, temple of Janus. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thank you, Theodosius:). Some last examples, this time architectural types for Antoninus Pius. Sestertius of Antoninus Pius, Romae Aeternae....
That is a great experience - I have been dealing with Spink at least since the early 80's and attended a few of their sales in London back in the...
Yes, very cool! and congratulations:)
From Ancient Aussies's posts I have gathered that he is fond of ancient coinage bearing architectural motifs. Here are a few of mine on the...
Happy 1st. anniversary, Ancient Aussie! It is good to have you in this forum:). I have noticed your appreciation for architectural issues. That...
I guess you don't have to be canadian/canadien to wish you all a happy canada day, so Happy day to you canadians! On a side topic, german TV ran...
Very good comments by IdeaOfMarch, and I agree with his assessment that the in-photo first impression of the coin is good. I have seen a few fakes...
Just in case I haven't said so before, everybody has posted some pretty amazing and beautiful coins in this thread!
Welcome to the world of roman silver! A nice coin and type to start with. You can't go wrong with a denarius of J.C. I am a bronze man myself,...
Well, least one can say is, you don't give up, do you?:) Will be looking forward to seeing your new Pertinax.
Last but not least, one of my better purchases so far this year. This sestertius of Vespasianus was part of the Prince Waldeck Collection, sold by...
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