Interesting! I've heard of Anthony Adverse - but I confess, only from a spoof done by Jack Benny on his radio show back in the 30s. :D Thanks!...
Thanks all. Here is some added info and pictures from the coin's owner: "We found these coins in a baggie in my Dad’s top drawer. He hand wrote a...
Thanks! :) Thanks Chris B, that's a very nice coin! Looks AU? These are tough to find in higher grades like yours.
Though it was only mid-morning, the tropical sun had risen quickly, becoming a ball of white fire suspended high over the shimmering turquoise...
Recently, over on Numisforums, a new member posted this coin along with the question: "Hi, I am wondering if this coin was damaged through the...
That's weird. I would ignore him. Glad you got your refund.
Fun finds! Your persistence continues to pay off. I went out yesterday some, around an old-ish house I recently got permission for. Found a lot...
I sure do! That 1862 is stunning. Is it a half-crown? Proof? Here are some of my Victorian silvers: [ATTACH] UNITED KINGDOM Time of Victoria,...
Congrats!
That is certainly a valid point. And that one is a beauty! I've been tempted to pick up one of the post-2021 Morgan proof dollars. It's a classic...
Yep I agree. Now, I want to see some of those coins from the Founders!
Great finds!
I do think the older the proof, the better. A proof coin from the 1800s or even earlier is actually pretty special. Ditto for very low mintage...
I like proof coins – after all they were purposefully minted with special care to be as sharp and beautiful as possible, often in limited...
Thanks! It was a bucket-list type for me and I feel lucky to have obtained one!
There's definitely lots of ancient coins depicting Artemis. I don't happen to have any, but I do have this one featuring the cult statue of Diana,...
Very nice! I have one from a years later. [ATTACH] BRITISH JAMAICA Time of Victoria, 1837-1901 CU Penny (30.1mm, 9.40g, 12h) Dated 1895. Royal...
Haha! I love that Arethusa/octopus one! :D
Very nice! Currently I think I have just one farthing: [ATTACH] UNITED KINGDOM Time of Victoria, 1837-1901 CU Farthing (20.0mm, 2.83g, 12h)...
It does seem a bit excessive. Although, to be fair, I'll bet they're much less noticeable in hand than in the close-up photo.
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