Hopefully the contrast on this is better [IMG]
There is no simple way to recognize a fake. However, becoming acquainted with the style of genuine coins and comparing that with fake coins helps...
Think of it this way - to get a good collection of MS Mercury dimes, you need 40 or 50 pieces. Even at 20 a piece, that's pricey. With ancients,...
Its actually pretty easy to find. Just don't forget to turn left at the Middle of Nowhere - its five miles down on your right. :kewl:
LOVE the elevator. Seriously. I must have one for my Billcave.
Just keep thinking that he's making YOUR Kennedy halves that much rarer. :-D
Thanks Rickie! I'll get a better scan with higher contrast. But its final exam time, so it may take a while. I'm not concerned much about the...
What do you think a decent price for this would be?
Ave, socius discipulus Latinae! IMP[ERATOR] LICINIVS AVG[VSTS] AVGG[VSTS] (the 2nd G indicates a co-Emperor, Constantine in this case) SMK is an...
The second looks Venetian, not Byzantine. And a bit fake.
Doesn't sound too bad. If you like it, go for it.
But I got my first fractional note today! Nothing special, but it was cheap and I liked it. Any info I should know? [IMG]
The ancient coins I got at today's show, the Trajan and the Miletos pieces are particularly nice: Carus AE – antoninianus, 21mm Rome, 282-283 AD...
Well, the show was great! A very good show, for being so small. About 30 or so dealers, with an excellent variety. They even gave out wooden...
1904 gold eagle, given to me when I made Eagle scout.
Late/terminal die state coins are always fun.
Not a bad coin, anyway. Far from a cull.
A little dinged up, but nothing to be ashamed of! May it hold a proud place in your collection.
Let us know when you figure it out. :) I'm in a similar situation, from the buyer's perspective. I bought a coin, a valuable type, and was...
Oh the money I'd make if I didn't have scruples.
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