If that is an 1796 no-pole half cent (variety C-1), then I agree, it is one hell of an impressive find. Just to give you an idea - only about 20...
Beautiful S-51, Dave. And that S-164 is exceptional as well.
I like that 20 Francs minted in Lille, Ripley!
This is an interesting coin minted during the French Revolution, specifically during the period of the National Convention after the storming of...
Thank you, Bill. This is a very common Sheldon variety (S-24, R-1), but it is appealing as a type due to the bulging cheeks. In fact, it was...
These two recent purchases reflect well the kind of US coins that I like to collect. Early US is my thing. The 1815 Quarter is a coin I had been...
If I had to choose one, it would be this lady with her lovely 'apple' cheeks.
Yes, that is a customs seal, apparently for agricultural products - I seems to read 'Douane des fermes' which means 'agriculture customs office'....
Mat's coin is, in my opinion, unquestionably genuine. It does not appear to be bent, and if cleaned, only very lightly and not offensively. It...
Thank you Beef and Dave for your comments. I read them with much interest. They allow me to better understand and appreciate the intricacies of...
Nice coin, kanga. Congratulation on completing your set. I remember you 1811 (C-2?) was something to look at.
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Interesting that the '12 Caesars' discussion never comes up in german forums. It must be a Hollywood thing. I agree with Doug, Galba has some...
Nice find, Mat. That is a nice example of a fairly scarce coin. Is Concordia standing the only Aquilia reverse?
Trajan and Hadrian - two of the best. Here is an As of Trajan on horse, symbolically spearing his most assiduous enemy - a Dacian, presumably...
I have not been able to find any data on the mintage figures. However, it appears that medals which include the words PROBE (specimen) under the...
It appears to be Bolender 5, with the diagnostic "Bar" (die scratch) behind the head. It shows faintly on your coin (at least on the picture), but...
I had planned on going to summer FUN this year, as I have for the last 2 years. Unfortunately, we only arrived in the US on the first day of the...
One last one before bedtime. Augustus denarius with Augustus on quadriga over triumphal arch.
Actually no, I haven't checked, but now that you mention it, I think I will do that.
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