This one looks cast to me. Especially on the reverse above the outstretched arm. Also the patina doesn't look quite right.
I do think some of it is unfortunately my poor photography, which is a work in progress ;) I believe it to be genuine rough surface possibly due...
So the coin I attached was actually the first ancient I bought. I bought it from a reputable coin seller on Vcoins. The only thing is I don't...
One of the main features coin experts use to determine a coin's authenticity is the surface. However a lot of people who are newer to collecting...
I learn something new every time I read one of your posts Doug. Really cool explanation for this coin. Here's to hoping you find its brother! :-)
It's real... and beautiful in its old worn out glory.
Thank you much!
...and also like many others have said spend time with friends and family. I also plan to get married in 2017 so it should be an interesting and...
1) Bronze Prutah of John Hyrcanus that is as centered and well struck as I can find 2) Early Republic Roman unattributed denarius. 3) Silver...
Beautiful coin Sallent
I suppose I should clarify that I don't intentionally let valuable errors slip through my fingers and I have checked my collection for all the...
I try to stay away from the super high slabbed MS grades for my collection because I think they add minimum eye appeal for a disproportionately...
Just like everything else the demand will determine the value. For error coins I think the demand is unusually hard to predict and subject to...
Awesome find!
Good info Dave. Thanks!
Perhaps advanced was the wrong term. Conscientious might have been a better word for it. The fact that they are paying attention to weight and...
I see. That's unfortunate that their methods are getting so advanced that they can match the weight convincingly with cheaper metals. I suppose...
So you said you weighed them and they were spot on correct? I'm not totally convinced that computer software could spot a fake just from the ring...
Did you pay below spot price for them? If they weigh the same and are silver my advice would be to mark or drill them in some way that would make...
Wow impressive picture. It doesn't look like there was a lot of people there when you went either. That's unfortunate that your tour guide was...
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