900Fine said it was OK to show some 'furrin' gold, so here is another: This one a scarce little 1/2 escudo coin dated 1821 from Peru. Nice...
. You are right 900. That will play a role for sure. I was quoting the CC as listed in Breen's book. In fact, I've often asked myself what...
I don't know how you guys were able to do that - attribute the coin from the picture alone - my eyes don't allow that. According to Breen, that...
Lovely coins - All of them! Have you had the 1798 attributed?
Thanks. It seems to work quite well. Nice to know there is an alternative to coinarchives.
Thank guys. Yes, finding that was an absolutely incredible feeling. A nice coincidence too that it happened on my birthday, and the rulers name...
Yes, very nice coins Kanga. I see your taste in coins runs similar to mine. Nothing like the early issues.
I really can understand the sense of dissapointment Coinman must feel. I too fell victim to a similar ploy by a person who, as it seems, was a...
Interesting. I now use Heritage archives and Numismedia as a point of reference for what I should be paying for a given coin. The dealers,...
those prices...... Maybe i am spoilt because i have been able to find the bust coins I want at pretty fair prices. But looking at his listings...
Here is another. This one a gold gulden from Nuernberg, minted in 1507. Interesting late mediaeval coin with a date.
Thanks 900, Ok then, so here is one of mine: It's a Gold Noble for Edward IV of England, minted in the Netherlands ca. 1572. A dug coin, which I...
Glad to hear that. Your coin has a nice look to it. Enjoy it!
Bummer...I can't play here, all of my gold is furrin'
Oh, I am NOT comparing. But I am impressed by the depth of strike on this particular coin. Certainly better than most of my denarii, and better...
That looks like a nice coin Ryan! I bought one of these at a local coin show in Springfield, MA last year; it was a bit rough and dark, but...
Well, it was too good to be true, and it was. I am not at all surprised they are going this route. Why give away precious information for...
I was really amazed when viewing this little coin today, at the depth of strike, or rather, the very high relief achieved when striking this...
Thank you all for your comments. Much appreciated. You are right Kaz, it is nice feeling to hold a chain cent in your hand. Even a low grade...
Silvereagle, 'Aurea Moguntiae' would translate as 'Gold from Mainz' . 'Aureus' is the latin word for Gold. For example, the Aureus was also the...
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