I thought attributing ancient coins would be fun, but I never realized how challenging it can be. I applaud the OP for his determination.
Please forgive me, but this must be said...Not all of our posters have big bucks, so don't get into this hoping to receive lots of valuable stuff....
Since I don't slab, I would have to say that my impression of slabbers (except, of course for Kurt) is that they are dealers looking for turnover,...
Actually, exactly what is wrong about Wikipedia? I don't think I would use it as an academic source, but for casual information on many things...
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Wish I could be there...Good Luck
Just to get back at our cousins across the pond for all the shameless hype men you have sent us for our late-night television ads. :)
Coins in the 20-30 dollar range slabbed are so cheap in-slabbed that I think it is worth the risk as long as you think and consider the coin a bit.
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Actually, when I was 14, I might have been a silver stacker...it really looks so cool and I could fool myself that it would be worth LOTS in the...
Oh, yeah, I was thinking of Charlemagne. :)
Isn't it William the Conqueror that everyone is related to...
Ooooooooooooooooooooo...burn
Pretty. BTW, what color did they say it was?
We would love to see your coin and say congratulations...show us...even a cell phone snap or a scan.
Hunting through "junk boxes" I will often buy coins I cannot identify by country.
Not enough for me, too much for my wife.
"I love cleaning coins and you should too", wasn't that a thread long ago? If you can clean it and leave no marks or weirdness behind, go for it.
Mazel Tov...as good a reason as any
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