We had our Easter feast on Sunday. I must have devoured 6000 calories! We had a German treat. Beef Rouladen (slice of lean beef, smear on...
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Thanks all, for nice comments and historical correction. John
Me too! Actually, I just had three real Easter eggs. Being German, we colour real eggs/green/yellow/orange/red/blue then let them dry in...
I also like obsolete US/Canada banknotes/Canada banknotes.
AV Salut d'or ND Saint-Lo Mint First emission 1430 English Occupation France. Henry VI of England 1422-61 FDC[ATTACH] [ATTACH] John
I find there are varying standards in grading. British auction houses like Baldwins/Spink/St. James are very conservative. I seen MS-64 AV Noble...
You take great photos! Do you just collect ancients? or like me all historical eras? John
Love the one with the serpent!
Beautifull posts, love coins from Philip Sr/Jr. I just got a nice one from Philip II from Jesus Vico SA auction. My first AR Roman coin!
Your right, one always wants most whats out of reach like the Roman 8 Aurei I posted from Ars Classica auction. One thing that does bug me (other...
Thanks so much for clearing that up! Also, man that is a nice coin!!!!! John
My top ten.....in cost/value now....* means I like them for coin design 1. FDC Aureus Elagalabus most recent price realized 45,000EUROS *...
I think to get into 8 Aurei class of AV coins....Movie Star/Wall Street Tycoon/Pop Star/Baseball/Basketball/Hockey/Soccer player!
Yeah! I am not kidding it weighed 35 POUNDS (1000 Mohur AV coin) I seen photo! John
My fav. coin/coins are the ones that are really beautifull to look at. I know probably the most expensive coin is the Mughal Empire 1000 Mohurs...
This coin also shows that Ancient coins are much more affordable, considering their history/rarity. Like 1.6 million SFRS ain't bad for a coin of...
Thanks Doug. I promise to do my best. Unfortunately, I will return to work very soon, and have little spare time for hobbies. But, I will keep in...
Imagine, in the Arras Hoard there were rumours of 100 Aurei coins!
If, I did....I would have! Unfortunately, I have NEVER won at anything. That coin was in Ars Classical Auction. It was the most $ ever paid for a...
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