I like it at 64.
1. If it is in a recognized publication, they'll slab it (they have many specialist resources). 2.) Why don't you ask NGC? They are extremely...
Congrats on the pickups! The spots on a few of them bother me. The 53 Vicky is especially troublesome, and exhibits many green spots that appear...
I did not do that already. I played with several F-stops, but did not tilt anything. I have not compared it to proofs. I don't have the Snow...
I don't know about "die cracks," but I'm guessing significant "corrosion products" can be found on the reverse.
Very interesting. I guess I'm surprised that the Roman coins circulated in India as well (in ancient times, that seems like it would have been...
1. Extremely interesting story, and very interesting writeup! 2. A very attractive coin, congrats on the purchase! 3. What does the legend...
Oh. My. Gosh. That is precious. Why was it details graded?
The marks in prime focal areas limit this to 65. The toning is very attractive (and worth a small premium), and the luster is good. The strike is...
It has absolutely been dipped, and has begun to retone. I think it is market acceptable (at either service). It will *not* get a CAC. The profuse...
Obviously, I can't speak for Doug (and really, we disagree far more often than not). However, in this case, I'll agree that for the most part the...
As in, the whole coin was cast, with the counterstamp already on it? That's weird.... What are you seeing in the photos that points to that...
Thanks! The rounded rims, weak strike, and die polish all do the same ;)
I would hope that the Newman portal would have an index, and be searchable. It is shaping up to be a valuable resource, but it also should be usable.
I think other traditional archaeological methods are probably more useful for dating coins.
1. Pictures, or it didn't happen. 2. Are you sure they are real? Have they been cleaned? You already said they are damaged, so that is going to...
I would say that looks like a British halfpenny. It is low grade and has corrosion, but I don't see anything unusual about it.
I would argue that for a large number of collectors, $100 is a small fortune. Many collectors will never own a coin in the several hundred dollar...
Several thoughts: 1. If you just want authentication, showing the coin to a respected dealer who specializes in this type of material would...
Why do these have that concave mark? It doesn't seem like it would be difficult to reproduce the original punching method (although, I'm not...
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