I didn't realize that but I'm glad I used a dealer in their most recent sale! I did buy one coin although I haven't seen an invoice or details on...
Congrats, LM! That coin has a ton of character and history to it, and Nero is a great choice!
It's a pileus, a cap given to Roman slaves when freed. Here it's being used by Brutus to signify that he freed the Roman people on the Eid Mar...
I've been outbid on the last few Akragas tetradrachms (I later learned it was to the same person... one of the new well-heeled buyers loves...
Congratulations! A further attribution/pedigree is: Diva Faustina Senior (AD 138-140/1). AV aureus (19mm, 6.88 gm, 11h). NGC XF 5/5 - 4/5. Rome,...
It's helpful to compare coins side-by-side to see the differences in grade. This Domitian (Ex. Biaggi) and Caracalla are both effectively FDC by...
For ancient coins, there is no need to read or list grades in today's modern world where nearly every lot is photographed. As the old adage goes,...
Threatening a BBB complaint when buying from one of the largest dealers in the world who guarantees their authenticity certainly sounds like a...
Thanks! While I don't normally share prices, it is worth highlighting for the purpose of this thread. The coin was originally estimated at 500...
You said "raw coins from dealers" without qualifying "raw coins from US dealers". Raw ancient coins from reputable ancient dealers are...
That's essentially the same as complaining that your local car dealership can't authenticate your Morgan Dollar. US Coins are not ancient coins....
Why would someone use a banker's mark on an ancient coin in modern times? The coins circulated in antiquity and banker's marks were used to see...
I normally avoid looking back after deciding to sell a coin but I regretted trimming this Vindex denarius (which I sold because of its slightly...
Indeed, unless I'm missing something, selling the collection as a lot brought the consignor considerably more than the coins would have sold...
It's not necessary and not worth the risk for NGC. Any dealer worth their weight in salt will already be guaranteeing authenticity. NGC provides a...
My bid was 50x estimate but I bought it for a mere 26x (a bargain!) I paid a record price for the type but their estimate was laughable. Some...
To me, a collection is an ever-evolving entity. I don't speculate for investment purposes when buying coins but I also don't consider every...
That's an atypically fine-styled and well toned example of the type; congrats LM!
Sounds like a quick way to become a real Tyrant!
I would be careful when cherrypicking prices. This AU58 sold last year for $12K: [ATTACH] While I hate grading, robinjojo's coin is closer to a...
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