Looks great! Please show us the "after" picture once they're cleaned. :)
Awesome! Congrats on the unexpected rarity. That's a really nice portrait of Zeus, as well.
Yes, I found that obituary too. I plan on double-checking the ebay seller from whom I bought the reference (maybe they were also consigned some...
Thanks! You have an impressive collection! I should have clarified that the coin itself (38a) is notated as coming from Favorito's own collection...
Here's an interesting update. It didn't register at the time, but recently I noticed that the Favorito reference work I had purchased - The Bronze...
The one consolation in a situation like this is when the hammer price ends up being way beyond what you were able to afford, anyway. The worst is...
You mean you've had many of these coins?? Or just many of the same experiences missing on a desired coin? If the former I'd love to know where you...
Oh sorry I missed this post! Certainly - the coin in question was RIC IV 764 (R3): [ATTACH] https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=10987719 I...
I should. We'll see if I have the time.
Ah, so it was you who got this one! I've also been looking for this type and noticed it on the dealer's site too late. Congrats, it's a great coin...
Wow, what a cool story! A miniature hoard all its own. I hope you continue to post your findings here. :)
Absolutely fantastic finds!
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I agree with @Mat. It looks like there shouldn't be much edge damage from the mounting, so if it's possible to remove it carefully I 100% would....
That Trajan is very nice! (the others are, too!)
Yes, like many who already replied I often ask for a discount. Most of the time I get one. It's always okay to ask, if done respectfully.
Thanks very much! I knew if anyone could tell me more about an old collection provenance it'd be you. :)
I got in a beautiful little denarius a few weeks ago. There is a lot to love about this coin! [IMG] Septimius Severus (AD 193-211) AR Denarius...
Indeed! That was a great deal!
I don't know how much @H8_modern's coin cost, but I'd say - going by the past several years - a budget specimen of that type might be anywhere...
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