My story is here. This is the coin that got me started, on November 25, 1976. I still have it. [IMG]
I've always loved that type.
Wow, that's really cool! As you can see, I don't put a loupe on everything I give away or sell. With a Thai coin, I am also not surprised to...
If I understand correctly, they're all copper. The reference you've seen may refer to proofs, some of which were bronzed copper. Other proofs...
Doesn't type English like a Londoner. Our author's English is good enough, but not native. I was just curious.
No need to be secretive about it, I guess. Here is the object of my attention. Not ancient, but certainly historical. [ATTACH]
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That works, too.
Acanthus scrollwork
"Ornamental flourishes" is the phrase I would use here.
Oh, yes indeed.
Sorry to invade y'alls "mostly-Morgans" thread with our funny lookin' "furrin" stuff. ;) If I had a PL Morgan to post, I would. It has been 15+...
The frost on that 20-kreuzer piece is absolutely stunning. Ditto the 1913 corona.
@Iosephus - thanks. @TIF - "MOU's"?
Ah, thank you. That covers a few questions.
I think I have a very basic grasp on this, but help me with some of the fine print, if you would: Terms of Sale All lots are offered subject to...
It appears to be a base metal copy of a "New Style" Athenian "owl" tetradrachm, which should be a silver coin. However, it is difficult for me to...
That hemi is quite charming. I like the toning, too. Also like @Bing's (Pi-style? Isn't that what that variant is called?)
Nice to see a US coin collector expand his horizons.
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