Capricorns. Roman Empire: silver denarius of Vespasian; commemorative issue struck by Titus ca. 80-81 AD [IMG] Obverse: DIVVS AVGVSTVS...
I judge detector finds to a whole different set of standards than mainstream "store-bought" collector coins. It's all about the story. You...
That one looks very nice indeed. The o/c reverse doesn't really bother me since it is more than adequately compensated for by all the other...
Yes, or perhaps like @Roman Collector's after too many Dos Equis. ;) (*X-ed-out eyes, but a big grin.)
Won't likely be soon for me. What do those things go for, anyway? Now here is the off-metal error I want! ... and will never own, unless I hit...
China: cast bronze cash coin, Northern Song Dynasty, Emperor Zhezong, ca. 1086-1100 AD [IMG] Obverse: SHAO SHENG YUAN BAO. Reverse: Blank, as...
China: cast bronze cash coin, Tang Dynasty, Anonymous Middle Type, ca. 718-732 AD [ATTACH] Obverse: KAI YUAN TONG BAO. Reverse: Crescent above...
Here is a rather poorly preserved Arcadius Æ2 with an interesting twist (click the picture for the story). [ATTACH]
Those are fun in BU even when there's no doubling.
It might happen. You never know.
Environmental damage, but a nice find nonetheless. Congrats. Definitely not bad at all for a bulk lot of Wheaties from the flea market. I never...
Wow, those are some crazy-cool off-metal errors! Seeing a nickel with the telltale clad-layer edge is really trippy. I want a 1965 90% silver...
I would judge it to be a terrific find. Congratulations! Popping big silver out of the ground is a thrill, isn't it? As to cleaning... well......
Good question. I never really considered it. I take 'em as-is, with no cleaning. The only exception is with copper and bronze (non-ancient)...
Eastern Roman Empire: bronze Æ3 of Arcadius, ca. 395-408 AD; Antioch mint, Victory reverse [ATTACH] Obverse: diademed draped bust of Arcadius...
Roman Empire: bronze Æ3 of Constantine the Great, VOT XX in wreath, Siscia mint, ca. 306-337 AD [ATTACH] Obverse: diademed head of Constantine I...
I like the one with the rose. I gather that must be a coelacanth fish on the 2-meticais. Edit: yep. It must be a coelacanth.
Roman Empire: bronze Æ3 of Constantine II; Aquileia mint; VOT X in wreath; ca. 317-340 AD [IMG] Obverse: diademed head of Constantine II right....
That kind of toning would neither add nor detract value from the coin, in my opinion. It is neutral in terms of eye appeal. Of course that is...
Another sharp one. Full circle of beading on the obverse. Sol looks rather like he's about to try an unorthodox bowling maneuver. Or maybe the...
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