Btw VK, you have it much easier than I anyways. You can just go to dealers and ask if they have any 5-7th century stuff. I collect so many areas I...
The great truth in life is that there are always more coins than your ability to buy. I simply do not stress it. If it is meant to be its meant to...
I am going to be there, most likely Friday. My family and I needed a break from MN winter, so we are going Thursday morning and leaving Monday,...
I would say look at things engraved at lower resolutions and check its level of detail. Look at the control mark under the throne, a classic...
Since when has TPGs followed ANA guidelines? ;) One of the little known secrets for new coin collectors. TPGs make up their own grades to suit...
Its a conundrum, I agree OP. It is not helped by not having precise guidelines issued by the TPG. For giggles, (since I do not care about the...
I don't think Judean. It looks like a dog or goat right on the obverse, something I have never seen on a Judaic coin.
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