Bing, definitely get Martins opinion on Forum....and hopefully remove any doubt at all....He just confirmed my 'pressed fake' and I've already...
Since Martin has also decreed this to be a fake, I pronounce it official and I'll be returning it for refund credit immediately after it arrives....
For obvious reasons:rolleyes: I think I will withhold any opinion since I'm still not even certain about that Hannibal I just purchased, despite...
Well, this confuses me more than little. I would have guessed 'countermark' since what little I know of 'overstrikes' is that they are used as a...
I vote 'Bee'....I mean why a fly?? Hmmm, but then again why a 'rat' on a Roman coin?? LOL Anyway, obviously I can be fooled in ANY number of...
Sorry, I was providing that to the seller I contacted...and he asserts the genuineness of the coin and assures me I can return it for full refund...
And for those still wanting to make a further determination of the 1st coin, here's the e-Bay link and seller...
Well, I can't say I really 'like' that news on that example, but that is one reason I posted these before even receiving them...and that example...
As the end of my current bidding spree was ending, I inexplicably lost out on two of my last entries at auction. The most surprising was a Follis...
Absolutely!!!
Interesting 'niche'....I always find coins with a known historical significance, and therefore, a 'story to tell', as compelling as the coin...
I absolutely prefer 'raw' but have no problem with other preferences......Hey, this is a hobby----we all have different ideas about how and what...
I'm with Steve I'd go for #2... If it's 'three', I think I'll consider switching to collecting stamps ...NAW!!
WOW:wideyed::wideyed:.....That must be the longest single sentence I can recall reading...Does Guinness know about this???:playful:
That is definitely a serious concern.
So very cool!!! And to think some of my ancestors came from Germany...maybe a distant relative will take me in and let me search for artifacts...
I think they are quite cool!!! But, since I have been accumulating a bunch of inexpensive Greek bronzes I may be a bit prejudiced:confused::D
Anyone interested in pursuing a possible trade and/or sale combination for a fine grade Hanniballianus Rex Regum nummus/follis, please message me...
'J' That's a very SWEET silver h-drachm!!!! My modest bronze type may be from Caria, I'd have to look it up---my photos are listed by other...
Wonderful examples 'Z':woot: :woot:...and what can you say about TIF's stater:jawdrop::jawdrop: My entry into that area will have to wait until...
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