The RIRA is an offshoot of the IRA also called the Provisional IRA or PIRA. They split sometime around 1997 or 1998, so these counterstamps are...
Ditto! ....Looks plated by your pics. Bruce
It might grade higher than that, but I don't have the coin in hand to evaluate. In any case, it's a great coin Zohar. Bruce
I like this coin a lot Zohar. Good condition and overall a nice piece. What does it grade out as? Bruce
G6 Gopher, but you buy what you like. I never had a problem paying more for a coin or token that I liked for whatever reason. I'll always pay more...
I'll probably sell mine next week Marshall. I figure I've probably averaged about $6.00 in buy price an ounce over the last 30 years, so I'll do...
That's a nice dime fish, especially for a buck. I like the toning too. It's subtle but still there to see. Bruce
The local coin shop I go to always has a decent selection of Roman coins, so I probably will buy a few more. I love the history of them. Bruce
Thanks dougsmit, I appreciate your input. Roman coinage has always fascinated me, but I've always spent my hobby dollars on American coins and...
[ATTACH] Here's the reverse of the first coin. It didn't load the first time for some reason. By the way, all three coins are about 19mm. Bruce
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] These are three Roman coins I've had in my collection for years. I don't collect ancients, but...
Thanks for the tip on the DigiWeigh Chris. I bought the model you have, and like it a lot. I'm weighing everything in sight. Bruce
Nice find jello. It looks like a 7 to me too. Bruce
Well I finally bought a scale and weighed the IHC and it tipped the scale at 3.10 grams. Walter Breen says that the later dated Indians were 3.11...
[ATTACH] Hey abe, I know this isn't what you're looking for, but I couldn't resist. Thia is a counterstamp I've had in my collection for...
I agree with Guy and 19Lyds. Newbies and non-collectors especially don't understand the importance of pics, and don't know how to take decent ones...
Hi Lucy, The first one is a copy of one of my personal counterstamps. If you want one p/m me and I'll be glad to send it to you. Have a nice...
My best to everyone. Have a great Thanksgiving! Bruce
[ATTACH] I just received my coins today, and wanted to post a pic. It's like a mini-hoard, I didn't expect to get so much. It's a really nice...
That's really an interesting piece gxseries. Are all the devices ... crossed out hammer and sickle, and the writing ... all counterstamped on the...
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