Slab: A four letter expletive some people like to use; others do not. I feel that like any good expletive, the word has its place for some...
Nice coin. Many Brit historians will tell you about the importance of the Corn laws in 19th century British politics, which had nothing to do...
Woow. Nice pick up. Considering that this coin was minted over 150+ years, however, the difference is subtle. Does the lower graded coin deserve...
Hee. Hee. Hee. You missed the point of the entire thread. The lower graded coin NGC AU55 sold 75% more than the higher graded NGC AU58 within a...
I appreciate the knowledge that is generously shared here! That said, I still don't see the difference. Both coins are listed with the same...
[ATTACH][ATTACH] Although I'm not a coin collector, I do love this little merry monarch (Charles II). I got him reasonably cheap from an...
I was (pleasantly!) surprised to see from today's Heritage auction a Florence Florin NGCAU55 sold for $2,800 while a similar coin NGCAU58 sold a...
This year's ANA summer seminar schedule has been released:...
Here's mine: [ATTACH][ATTACH] I know for slab people, these subtle gradations are important...but really? Doesn't toning matter or is it...
I guess I don't appreciate unattractively toned coins...even if they are PCGS 66:...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Mr. Bigglesworth says, "Go British. It's a lot cheaper." guy
Augustus. 27 BC-14 AD. AR Denarius (3.63 gm). Struck 2 BC-14 AD. O:CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head of Augustus right...
Thank you, but I think I already have the historical significance. :smile What I need is the actual Latin insciption on the reverse. I can't...
So is this the coin that is thought to be the more likely "tribute penny"? If so, what are the inscriptions?: obverse:...
[ATTACH][ATTACH] Did anyone say old proof? guy
:) It's always good to have accepted ideas and dogma challenged. guy
If she doesn't know much about the Roman Empire, she might not like the book. Rent the movie I, Claudius. She might like the character...
For those interested in the subject of the women of Ancient Rome (with many references to the coins on which they are depicted), I cannot...
From NGC: Honestly, it would be hard for me to come up with five raw US coins that are slab worthy. :nice-smile: My fifth coin for...
[ATTACH] I'm surprised by their 100 point grading system. Although the grading by CGS UK on circulated coins seems tight, the twenty grades...
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