Wow, now I really want one of those! I have a thing for owls. (Even more than bats and peaches)
Yes, they're gilt. I have yet to see it in hand yet.
That's the ladder that goes up into the attic. ;)
"Flip" is a coin holder. Actually, I use the term "flip" to refer to clear plastic double-pocket safety flips, and not the cardboard holders...
Impressive!
Porosity from time in the ground? Dunno. Handsome little coin, though.
Wow. The ones I've had did not approach that one for quality. It's nicely centered and struck, and I like the color on it as well. I see other...
This modern Chinese 10-yuan commemorative from the Auspicious Culture series ("Longevity") charmed me the first time I saw one a year or so ago,...
1902 Indian cent with damage. Corroded and beat up, as said above.
Wow! Thanks! I always wondered about that supposed die trial piece I had. Too bad it's lost, but there's a one in a kazillion chance it could...
Congrats! I have always loved this type! The first I had was a holed example, which was one of my favorite pieces in my "Holey Coin Vest"...
The Gothic texts do take some getting used to.
Nice one!
Remind me to post my two remaining "family heirloom" coins. Gotta dig up pix later.
Wow, those Pupienus and Balbinus ants are sweeeet!
An amazing coin.
Thanks for adding that to my collection! :p So who were the generations between him and you, that passed the coin(s) and currency on down the line?
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