@hotwheelsearl - in fairness, these things do happen. You absolutely can find really valuable coins with a metal detector, and really valuable...
Personally, I would love a hole repairing service. However, it does create problems if the seller isn't honest about the restorative work.
I agree with the general consensus here. I am certainly no expert in this type, but in general, it just doesn't seem quite right.
Thanks for the recommended readings all, will have to see what I can get my hands on.
All horrible fakes.
Thank you, yes I agree. It's cracked, but the portraits are quite detailed. Better than most for this type. Thank you for sharing your coin. I...
I know right? And it's not even a real Tetradrachm! But yes, I agree. It is absolutely crazy at the moment. I really hope the market corrects...
Well done. Ignorant question, how can we tell the difference between Egypt (and other) imitations vs. the later owls of Athens (eg 350 - 300 BC...
Hi all Hope you're well, and managing through the pandemic. I haven't been incredibly active recently in the hobby, but I did want to share this...
Congratulations @David Atherton Well done!
Yea, me either. Unless I win the lottery, or find a new talent I never knew I had that makes LOTS of money.
A Julius Caesar Aureus (given I have already acquired a ancient Greek gold stater). Like this one:...
You have TWO John VIII's???? Nice :) Thank you! ERE certainly isn't for the faint of heart, especially in the later years. That said, once you...
Hey @BenSi - I just noticed your post. Lovely coin. But also, your flan has the exact same curling as @dougsmit's coin and my coin, suggesting...
Hi all Been a while between posts. I've been reading threads, but not posting much. However, I did want to share this little win. One of my...
Thanks Doug, that's good advice, and certainly works for all the successor kingdoms. But... I still think it gets murkier as you move on in...
Hi all It’s been a little while since I have posted – it has been very busy at both work and personally, so I haven’t had a lot of time to post,...
Looks great, well done
Great acquisition @Only a Poor Old Man I also love my John III, Empire of Nicaea Hyperpyron: John III Ducas (Vatatzes). Emperor of Nicaea,...
For the record, silver does also corrode in saltwater, and not just the copper that might be in the mix. My other passion in coin collecting is...
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