There are many different ways to collect ancient coins. My interest is getting lots of uncleaned coins and finding what is beneath all that dirt....
If it turns out to be an exciting or very desirable coin you can bet they will be issued using a method that is cost prohibitive to the general...
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This piece is 19 mm.
I consider these "rarities" as novelty coins or tokens and not really part of a set that has real coins included. If all interested parties don't...
Appreciate the feedback. Getting late, will check it out in the morning.
They've done it before and they will do it again. It's all about money. Every official with any connection will get one.
Attached is a coin I am about finished with. I have chosen the following description. But, what is called an A in the Mint Mark looks more like an...
No matter what, it is a nice find.
Thanks. I wasn't sure if that was A or Delta.
My understanding is that the W mint coins are mixed in with other mints when they are rolled from bulk by a contractor. Can't get a W from the mint.
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This looks like Constantius II with two captives. But, I can't make out the mint mark. Any good eyes than can help would be appreciated. [ATTACH]...
Good old Frank Buck - Bring 'Em Back Alive.
Amen!
Looks like it still has a lot of silver on it.
I would have pulled the deal, but, the property shared the fence line with my parents property. I think the other potential bidders knew that and...
It wasn't coins but my wife and I were bidding on some land. We were the high bidders after a lengthy bout. Nobody would out bid. So, the...
Looks lie it took a hit on the reverse.
For a BB gun to hit that hard I think it would seriously deform the reverse. It almost looks like it sat under dripping water for many years.
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