I like how these giveaways have started several friendships. Not just between me and the winners, but between the other participants as well.
I would simply state that you are uncertain whether or not the coin had been cleaned, and leave it at that. Let the would-be buyers look at the...
I remember that. It was part of a 4-coin lot that @AdamsCollection donated, wasn't it? That was generous of him.
Oh, I quite like these! The only Troas I can recall owning was this Birytis. [IMG] @eparch- I find this one particularly magnificent:
These are really interesting, though I don't know too terribly much about them. I have only owned one. I find the ouroboros motif particularly...
[IMG] [IMG] Both <$20 items. .
That one was somebody's detector find, I'll bet. Looks dug.
Very nice for the price.
It looks OK to me, but I've been fooled before on Trade dollars. The toning/patina ("skin") on it looks right, for one thing. I know that can be...
Wow, that's neat. Pretty prominent clash, and quite obvious as to what it is. Nice find.
Great!
Now there's a challenge!
You posted right-facing Sabinas. I imagine I see a left-facing portrait, with the nose to the left and the back of the head to the right.
I think sending it in for authentication alone might be worthwhile.
It is possible that haze could be dipped off. We use a product called EZ-Est (or Jeweluster) here in the States. I'm sure you Brits have...
This post (#73) is the entry post for ShaunBC5 on Collectors Universe.
I personally don’t find the PCGS prongs as intrusive, though they’re still not ideal. I do wish both services would skip prong holders...
Neat thread. I like how the chalcedony bust of Nerva shown in the OP appears to be supernaturally floating in midair. This Nerva as from my...
Ditto. I’ve heard a round of antibiotics should clear that right up. ;)
It’s a shorthand term for that contrasting look, which is a look I like. That sort of contrast really sets off the design elements and makes them...
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