I like your coin, and I am not overtly bothered by the stains on the reverse. I tolerate stains (as opposed to spots) more on copper than on...
I agree, nice coin Mat. You sure are coming up with some good ones, one after the other. What is the significance of the half moon upon which...
Glad you found it useful, bahabully. As you rightly note, dealers here do not much discriminate among the various degrees of uncirculated. You can...
Hi bahabully, here is one site which specializes in german coins and is very popular. It's a german version of vcoins. Most of the dealers are...
Stempelglanz is the german term for a coin which never circulated, showing full mint bloom (Glanz) and no visible defects. It is as good as it...
FWIW, the german coin magazines value this coin in Stempelglanz (brilliant mint state) at 10 Euros. It is a very common coin in a common series,...
Thanks guys. I started collecting ancients prompted by a denarius of Vitellius I found metal detecting. This really got me going, and i tried to...
The difference lies in the edge device: in one variety it carries edge lettering, the other has a floriate design. Edge lettering seems more common.
Marshall, did you follow this interesting 1796 Draped Bust cent which ended a short while back. I was hoping not too many people would notice it...
Here is a coin that fits well in the category "well worn, not appealing, yet still interesting" A sestertius of Vitellius with reverse...
I am glad to see you found one you like, Mat, and I can see why. He does seem to have a very intense expression on his face, like he was...
I am sure most die-hard Large Cent collectors here are aware of this site for referencing and viewing large cents. For those who don't here it is...
Interesting discussion you guys are having. Randy, I like your Domitian, it has a nice even surface and an appealing colour. Nice coin. The...
That is a nice coin. Congratulations! Question: do copper collectors pay premiums for differing die states within a given variety? I could...
JCB, I agree with those who are advising you to hold out and wait for a better example in VG. The specimen does seem to lack reverse detail for a...
Another suggestion would be to consult Heritage Auction Prices Realized. Just type in: 1807 Comet, and you will get many results results to allow...
This coin unfortunately does not photograph well (it is actually better in hand), but it does commemorate a significant military campaign in the...
I have never seen a Salonina with that reverse. Definitely an interesting and desirable coin. On the subject of reverses, I am definitely in the...
Nice coin, and one which I would love to add to my collection. I don't mid the small rim bump at all. Makes me regret turning down an offer to...
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