That's what I do. If I have a dry spell with ancients, I look for world silver piles & then sometimes buy some to fill the coin void. Nice batch...
Agreed, the coin looks OK and may just have green encrustations. I too have had solid silver pieces have some flaking now and then. I don't worry...
It depends on how much you paid for it. Ancient fakes can be fun to collect but not worth the higher cost of official issues. Curious to see what...
A lovely draped bust! An exquisite LC.
Yes, it's real, worth about $20.
Doesn't look right to mee either.
Wonderful gold!
A very nice coin, I like it. [img] Mithradates III (87 - 80 B.C.) AR Drachm O: Diademed bust of king left, wearing tiara decorated with 6 pointed...
Same, half in so I can just flip it to see the reverse. The binders are stored flat.
Wonderful coin, Warren. My sad Alexius I, if it is since I got vague info on it in 2013. [img] Alexius I (1081 - 1118 A.D.) AE Tetarteron O:...
Same, 2x2s & binders.
Agreed, they look OK.
Another nice addition! Shame the horsehead is off-center.
Nice report & pics, thanks for posting it.
I use self slabs & have had no issues, I like using them for my U.S. coins.
Nice writeup, love the medallion and tetradrachm. [img] Orbiana (225 - 227 A.D.) AR Denarius O: SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG, draped bust right. R:...
I have bought from both with no problems. Moreso Roy then CJ, but both are pleasant to deal & work with.
If it is, then he's asking for value on the pcgs boards.
A handsome coin and great patina on it.
Very nice, I really like the toning on it too.
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