If its comical toning it will always be labelled AT. If its that bad, I would dip it. Yes, dip will remove a layer of luster, but if not...
But I thought, (going on memory), that the coins had never been transferred to any area allowed to sell them. That was the documentation they...
Gary, I knew I could count on you. I thought it appeared a charm but wanted to let you give the answer since you are more knowledgable on these...
I like both. I was a little surprised your old one was only red/brown. Maybe because the little brown is on the obverse, but that is borderline...
I believe both sides are upside down. That will help people here.
Yes a very pretty reverse. I have always been floored by British Empire coinage. The reverses are so nice and well designed, with such pedestrian...
Personally, I think the government has a strong case none were released to the public, and think it screwed up letting the other one be auctioned....
Because you think China financial markets has LESS chance of manipulation than US markets? Sorry Inflexion, but I think you need to read about...
For some reason the word "pul" comes to mind strongly. Is that also a denomination name for this coin?
To the original topic, I would be careful ascribign these to Antioch. Usually authors of attribution sources have reasons why they don't attribute...
Sorry I was unclear. The Isis coinage in the talk were late Roman Imperial made (rarely) to celebrate the boats bringing grain to Rome. Those were...
Good idea, or just put inside a closet. Unless the fire is in front of the safe, I have two layers of 3/4 inch fire rated sheetrock between it and...
Great point. Ben E I think its fine to make a list of countries, but you will find the further abck you go the more countries there are. The...
Yeah, that is the same around the world. The tourists buy the overpriced junk. Don't worry, we have them too in Las Vegas selling ancients for 5...
Ben, you are probably not aware of how many ancient collectors are extremely jealous of you. I would try to take a look at medieval and ancient...
:) So many of my Byzantines have "personality" I should give them a talk show. Btw I just LOVE that Commodus, damage or not. That is simply a...
Great point about grading Doug, one which I was going to post to Winged. Coming from a US coin background, be very careful in grading ancients....
Perfect answer. Higher purity I would say will always be preferred all things equal. They are also different coins, and have different demand...
I am not stuck on anything. I am pointing out a period in which the vast majority would have been underwater if they had bought then and tried to...
In a very tiny, specific instance. Ok, 99% of all purchases made between 1980 and 1999. :)
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