Thanks for the leads @Marsyas Mike.
It looks like countries other that the US are generating wallpaper in the guise of postage stamps and former collectors are stuck with...
I think this is Constans on Galley. The mint mark seems to be ASIS[smybol 7] dot. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Nice collection. I have only collected ancients for about 2 years. But, I only collect uncleaned coins that I can't identify up front. Then I...
Looks like a fun task.
I was an active collector for 70+ years before I came to this site. I have learned more here in 3 years than in all those 70+. And, at times they...
If you look at everything in the right light you will never find any darkness.
I think they started out kind and just giving honest evaluations based upon the data given. How it evolved beyond that is something that you will...
I like those Bar Nickels. Have a bunch of them.
Thanks for posting that @Roman Collector. You have a beautiful coin there.
You gave the forum the photos and asked the question. Now you say that they can't accurately assess because of the format that you presented them...
Earlier I posted my number 81 coin, a Diocletian marked H Epsilon on the reverse. This is the same coin (#82) with H Delta at lower center. It is...
The only thing I see on the penny is a die crack from the bottom left of the monument to the rim.
Number 81 in my quest for an album of 100 ancients. Not as nice as some, but best I could do with it. Diocletian AE20 Post Reform Radiate....
Only in my hometown. All the mom and pop stores near me (in the 50's) let me behind the counter and gave me access to the cash register. I stopped...
Sorry, I was trying to relate full to sharper. I looked at some BU and see your point.
Nice. Worked for a living.
I vote 0. Plus, I think full steps should imply that other details are sharp. I don't see the sharpness of all surrounding detail. I wouldn't want...
What are the dates?
Here are a couple of pics showing my album and the reference pages. In my reference page I include an image from reference material, an image of...
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