Nice coins, both. The MARS VLTOR reverse is very appealing. As Randy says, ROMA AETERNAE (eternal Rome) is nice too. Interestingly, a Roman...
Thank you Simms, that is interesting. I did not now about that symbolism. Richard was killed by an arrow shot by a defender of a besieged castle....
Doug, the top one is the one from the dealers website graded PCGS F15. The bottom one is mine. But more than a comparison between the two,...
I believe I have read somewhere that due to the conditions and equipment with which they were minted, liberty seated Carson City coins are graded...
Thank you all very much for your comments. I am glad that you appreciate the history of this king, and his coinage. I remember that even as a...
It is a nice coin, Kaz, and I think you did well. Now you have your draped bust set complete. The early U.S issues are, in my opinion, so much...
That is of course a good point. I am not sure how the attribution is made. I shall have to do some more research on this. For the moment I have...
Ok, here is my opinion: Plain 4, stemless, C-13 variety, R-1 (per CQR). Nice AU50-AU55 detail overall (comparing to the 1804 in VF35, and 1807 in...
I went to an auction in Franfurt a few weeks ago, where many interesting English coins were on offer. Had my heart set on some early English gold,...
Oh, and it seems to be a nice coin BTW, and I certainly hope it is real!
As best as I can see it seems to be the "Pointed 9, wide date, 13 arrows, arc stars" variety B-15. I used this site to attribute:...
I agree, I don't think you did bad at all, Prestonianus. Mine (also from eBay), has more detail but also a scratch, and I paid more..... I...
I DO! that is a very nice example, Kaz. An the clash mark adds to the appeal. Congratulations. 21-I, listed in Bowers book as URS-7. A scarce...
Cheetah, I've been detecting for about 20 years, and have had good experience with the following detectors: - Garrett 550 (this is an older...
I've been detecting on and off for a few years, and I agree, it is a great hobby. Here are some of the finds from the last few weeks. Mostly...
CheetahCats, try MA Shops (a european/german version of VCOINs), with many EU dealers grouped in one portal....
That is a nice Galba, Rapax. The wreath motif on Galba denarii is very popular, and sought by collectors. Galba used the same motif on Sestertii...
A very nice coin, and interesting description and historical background too. Congratulations! PS- Interesting it is a called a Cavalier d'or...
Very nice Massachusetts Colonials, guys. I find this design portraying a native american indian (which tribe?) very appealing, and certainly...
The history aspect, (and a metal detecting find), is what got me into collecting ancients around 1990. I had always admired and had been...
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