Well, it appears to be 50/50 on it's authenticity. I think I might just send this one off to David Sear. I think it's worth the cost to find out...
Not a good topic. We have had this discussion. Those who do not like slabs are adamant in their disdain. And those that like them are likewise...
Not raised bumps; just where the color is different. I must point out too that the color of this coin is a nice bronze/brown, not the grey in the...
Chores still need to be done, but I took some pics outside in the sunlight. I'm not sure they will sway anyone one way or the other, but here...
Correct. However, I will attempt some additional images today once the household chores are done. I don't have the best of cameras, but usually...
Hey, I ask for your opinion and I, for one, appreciate honesty. I was 50/50 on this when I bought it. It does look and feel good in hand. But...
You may be completely right, but ill argue that in hand in does not have the soft appearance. I will try to take a better image to post. I...
Thanks Doug.
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You and JA have the right of it. In hand it looks and feels genuine. There are no matches in the fake databases that I can find, and I am no...
Hey! I only get a like. Once again, only the brides maid, never the bride. An also ran example. Bummer (only kidding Mikey)
OK, I went out on a limb and purchased this real hefty sestertius of Nero. I am not only having some trouble with the proper reference for...
Very nicely done Pishpash
I would gladly add this to my collection. A lot of good detail on both sides. I have one from Antioch in rather poor condition: [ATTACH]...
Outstanding little Bro. Nice addition.
Jokes? What jokes? Got snacks?
You are most observant my coin mentor/friend. When I posted I paid no attention thinking it was a Jupiter reverse just from a quick view of my...
When you can find one in good detail, they are interesting coins.
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