I have to admit, this one is a challenge..:) but the key thing is that you managed to clean it up, and it does show the emperor's name very...
I can clearly discern Vitellius' bust on that coin. The reverse i cannot make out, though. Is there any indication what the reverse may be? I...
@NSP I'd be interested in your opinion of the scarcity of 1825 JR-1, JR-3 and JR-5. The reason I'm asking is that some sources indicate that...
Higher grade capped Bust Dimes, specially the early type 1814-1828 are scarce for sure. This example's one redeeming quality is that it has a high...
I disagree that it is ugly:). I do recognise Vitellius in that portrait - it bears his typical facial characteristics. By the way, your obol must...
This is my experience with acetone: I regularly use acetone on copper coins, ancient or new, to remove unsightly deposits. It has never harmed...
Thank you, all for your input. Much appreciated!. I am of two minds about this one. From the sellers pics it was clear it had been cleaned.That...
Andres, I like your Vitellius Concordia as. It is one of the most encountered reverses on asse of Vitellius. Your example has a very nice...
.....cleaned, somewhat harshly leaving hairlines. (a scarce variety, JR-1, R-4, second scarcest of the five 1825 varieties of Capped Bust dimes)....
This revived thread is now exactly 10 years old....
Thank you, Conder! That is the kind of information I was looking for. I can see how months of contact with 'saltwater plus' may affect the...
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I spent a little time trying to find out more about the reason for the oft-cited comment that Classic Heads often come dark and corroded. Sources...
I have just realised that I posted this in the World Coin. How can I get a Mod to put it where it belongs? namely Ancient Coins?
When I first started collecting Roman coins, around 1986 or so, I remember being passionate about Bronzes of Vitellius - why were they so scarce,...
Shame on me! of course... My goal is to one day complete a die variety set of Classic Heads 1808-1809. A long way to go, yet.
Thank you, ominus1. 1809's are actually not that rare, but many are pretty beat-up with damaged surfaces. 1809's are known for this. This one is...
A new addition to my collection - 1809 Classic Head cent. The first year of the Classic Head series. This example does have its share of assorted...
I specially like Chile's Volcano coinage. This type, specifically the 1817 FJ was the first crown issued by Chile just after the wars of...
It would be interesting to know what the latin word or description was for this particular hairstyle. Whatever it was, it is an attractive and...
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