Movajedave, I ran across a 1962 Whitman publication; THE MONEY OF PUERTO RICO, by Maurice M. Gould & Lincoln W. Higgie that offers an explanation...
Orfew, Unfortunately, I found out about the Vico auction too late to register. I'm a big fan of LRB's (kudos on your win), but did't even check...
7 Calbrey & Gregarious, Thanks for the location info, now its off to google earth!
7 Calbrey, What a spectacular find, thank for sharing. The Romans (and a lot of other cultures for that matter) always buried outside the city. Do...
Ro, From what I have observed, you appear to have quite a few exceptional bronze pieces that form the basis of an enviable collection. It would be...
Valentinian, Thanks for the alert on a necessary organization. I will heed the call and join.
Makanudo, I think that the button may have been of local manufacture for a variety of reasons. The design lacks the consistent level of detail...
Alde, Renwax should only be used for steel or iron surfaces that do not have paint or any other type of finish. It's great on swords and armour
JG, It's an excellent coin that I would buy in a heartbeat. Well centered and complete legends on both sides, clear portrait and most importantly,...
Orfew, That reale has excellent detail. Congrats on grabbing a winner!
Alde, When I began ancients a couple of years ago I was all over the place. Now I'm at close to 100 ancients and am still all over the place....
Stephen, It's definately looks like a medieval coin, as Paul M suggested, try posting it in the Ancients forum. Many of those members are into...
All, I pulled the trigger and became a supporter. $29 is not going to break the bank and supports a great website and an excellent group of members.
Black Friar, The Dumbarton Oaks is a great place to visit. I think that it's a bit under the radar for a Washington DC museum since it is not on...
Curtisimo, My primary focus is public school design, everything from adding one classroom to masterplanning a large school district for the next...
Diane and Alde, I am a big fan of Smiths. My favorite is a circa 1985 model 586 with a 6 inch barrel that will create 3 inch groups at 50 yards if...
Curtisimo, Rome has been my all time favorite city since I first visited it about 25 years ago. Your model looks great. In real life I am a...
Aethelred, Great idea for a post! My other major interest is collecting antique woodworking planes and using them to make furniture. Over the...
Valentinian, Great suggestion, it is definately a worthwhile expenditure! Thanks
Laurentyvan, All 3 of those are quite nice. I would say that you scored very well for $60.
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