Here is one that just arrived that I am thrilled about. There was a better one that came to auction a while ago, but it went for BIG bucks. It...
You are better off looking at DOC as it breaks down the different types better than Sear. Michael does not have a mustache in the "star" version...
Sorry @catadc :(. There are a few Class B variations that I am on the hunt for and this particular type was one of them. I lost several lots...
Its really Obi-Wan Kenobi.. ;) [IMG]
I am so sorry for your loss. As far as I am concerned, I see nothing to apologize about. Hang in there, this nasty cloud will pass and there will...
The Savoca auction today was a bit crazy and very competitive for some coins I had my eyes on. I lost several lots, but did manage to get this...
A scarce coin that is difficult to upgrade: Byzantine Empire: Andronicus II Palaeologus with Michael IX (1282-1328) Æ Trachy, Thessalonica (Sear...
Yep, that is the great dilemma with these types of coins, unfortunately. You sometimes end up downgrading solely due to trying to get a better...
Those are really nice as well. Michael VIII is always difficult and Sear 2265 is one of the difficult ones. Sear 1966 is much easier, but your...
Here is another upgrade that happened multiple times... Byzantine Empire: Michael VIII Palaeologos (1261-1282) Æ Trachy, Constantinople (Sear...
Damn..Surprised I missed that lot!
I thought yours was there as well, but apparently not. I suspect its all from the same source...
Search for John III on Roma and you should find some of them, specifically Auction E-Sale 55 and E-Sale 56. There were several types to name a...
This particular coin arrived after spending MONTHS on a barge traveling from Germany to the US. I am still waiting for a few coins and it has...
Just to add, there were a few of them, from the same consignor if I recall that went for the hammer at Roma a few auctions ago. They were all...
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