Looks like a cast fake to me.
Thats a really nice portrait. I like it too. I really need to build up some early empire pieces....
I can tell that isnt a typical Caracalla. This should be a interesting series & I look forward to reading/seeing more.
My grandfather got me into this hobby in 1983 with the usual whitman lincoln books. He took the time to teach me how to handle the coins, not to...
Interesting. What makes you want to do this? As for the Double D, why not. Make it a Caracalla too.
Right now 32 Ripley. Thanks for the info Ricky.
Hey Zohar, it's your talers that got me interested in them, especially hoggy himself. I just wasnt sure if 15K was half taler or a lower...
I'm with Randy, I like little bit of this and a little bit of that. I've had several thoughts of going with a theme but at times I think I would...
That Aquilia Severa? Deep down I just wouldnt be happy with it but the "other side of the coin", pun intended :p is that I doubt I would be able...
Again, problems I can live with and problems I cant, those I couldnt. Holes & bends I couldnt. I found the thread Marshall replied to on my large...
Id avoid that like the plague :/ But as long as your happy thats all that matter. My poor 1804 large cent has a big X scratched on the back of...
Nice topic. I tend to buy the worn examples mainly because I too cant afford those nice CNG examples or even Heritage. They are beauties to look...
This coin was one of those "it called to me" pieces & it was just listed as I visited the site for it. I wasnt gonna barter the price lower or...
I was in the market to get some new late romans and this particular one below caught my eye and most of all it's price, under $10:hail: I think...
Who cares if its common or unpopular so long as you like it. I like it alot myself. Great pickup!
That leopold does have some nice toning.
Doug himself posts on here & is always helpful, even to the seasoned ancient collectors on this board. They are common but like american pennies,...
Yes its silver.
No problem. Just know there was millions of roman coins minted through the empires years and many were buried & are found from metal detecting and...
I have a 8 reales myself from 1788. They are pretty cool coins. I have the smaller denominations like you found but they are barely a few steps...
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