To know more about test cuts, check out the below link below. Its a quick read. http://dougsmith.ancients.info/feac7.html
Yes, NGC & ANACS "grade" ancients but with ancients you cant really put a grade on them as each piece is unique. They also dont guarantee them...
My Domna, Caracalla, & Galerius have cracks but I still enjoy them. I am also like Eyestrain, if I can get a flaw for much less money then a...
They can be around $60-$150. Theyre pretty common. Cracks are usually looked down upon but with ancients, they dont bother me.
Ive seen bronze owls and even those can be pricey :/
Looks like the real deal to me and I dont collect byzantine. Nice coin.
I think most ancient collectors want one. I know I do also. Its a beautiful design. Just shows something thousands of years old has better art...
Interesting Venice didnt have much for fakes. Was the shop selling those real ancients busy? Looks like it had a great selection despite the prices.
It would take alot of time but have you thought about updating the whole site with new theories that may have come since it was written, studies,...
Well the condition of the ones I was looking at were slicker then the ones on in your photo second from left. I'll get one eventually, same with...
Also I wanted to point out I think it's great you've been expanding your area outside of rome & greece Doug. I have been trying from the start. I...
Sorry to read about the friend dying. I enjoyed the page & you picked alot of good coins. I love the jabs you poke at slabs & things like mint...
Looks like a cast fake to me.
Thats a really nice portrait. I like it too. I really need to build up some early empire pieces....
I can tell that isnt a typical Caracalla. This should be a interesting series & I look forward to reading/seeing more.
My grandfather got me into this hobby in 1983 with the usual whitman lincoln books. He took the time to teach me how to handle the coins, not to...
Interesting. What makes you want to do this? As for the Double D, why not. Make it a Caracalla too.
Right now 32 Ripley. Thanks for the info Ricky.
Hey Zohar, it's your talers that got me interested in them, especially hoggy himself. I just wasnt sure if 15K was half taler or a lower...
I'm with Randy, I like little bit of this and a little bit of that. I've had several thoughts of going with a theme but at times I think I would...
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