Too funny. "Oh my gosh." For those of you who don't live in the Southern California, Huell Howser is a very excitable local TV personality who...
Looks like a fun show. Great location. (I've warmed up to Fremont Street over the last few years. I used to think that there were too many old...
Very sobering, indeed. Why hasn't PCGS included a photo with their certification verification? Oops. I'm sorry. I forgot that some experts...
I'm not sure whether this rim defect is from a nick or a mint defect (look at almost 9 o'clock): [ATTACH] Not wanting to hijack this thread,...
:eek: I'm surprised at the coins (primarily older copper coins) with rim dings that still get certified even by NGC and PCGS. That said,...
First strike: Scam Silver: Probable gimmick. Don't know. Don't care. Modern GOLD bullion: When gold was $250 an ounce, probably not worth...
A few quick facts for perspective: King George III suffered from suspected porphyria, a blood disorder that results in bizarre behavior and...
:devil: This is hilarious. While you're at it, isn't it time to update the World and Ancient Coins Forum description: . When was the last...
I'm not exactly sure what you mean, but there is history beyond these 50 states (and a few possesions and commonwealths). I'm as pro-American as...
I'm surprised that more Americans don't take an interest in pre-1776 British coins: [ATTACH][ATTACH] :too-cool-for: guy
The obverse of the Postumus is a truly exceptional and beautiful example. Most examples of this rogue emperor I have seen are poorly struck and of...
Thank you for reading the article. I think it may be cautionary tale as many people have a fascination with "first strike" coins, "colorized"...
Hopefully most coins will never fall into this category. (Read all the pages on the article):...
I love the history behind the coin. This video is great (watch after the 15 second point): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeiAgAOgVJg...
:thumb: I love those modern Roman manhole covers: [ATTACH] guy
It was asked on another forum "what was the latest Ancient Roman coin with the inscription of SPQR?" This example of Constantine I was the latest...
It looks like a lot of us are coming out of the coin closet. guy
Here's my plan: Back in the 60s I developed a weather changing machine, which in essence, was a sophisticated heat beam which we called a "laser."...
Think about going to one of the summer seminars in Colorado. guy
For some reason, I can't imagine two Roman legionaries stationed at a frontier post somewhere in hostile and cold Ancient Begium watching for...
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