I agree...the goal of having a complete set is what takes the enjoyment out of collecting for me, which is why i stay away from US coin...
I'm very partial to Greeks myself...and I know it's hard to come up with a top ten of ancients in general, so how about a top ten list of Greeks....
Beautiful coin...nice looking chimera
What would u guys say are the top 10 MUST HAVES for ancient coin collectors?....thematics aside
I have been researching the cherronesos for awhile now and spot (what i believe) are alot of fakes on ebay. I dont post every fake i spot on ebay...
I've been watching eBay for awhile looking at cherronesos. It is alarming how frequently these questionable cherronesos coins come to market.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141-Ancient-Greek-THRACE-Chersonesos-Circa-386-338-BC-silver-coin/161286605561?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid...
It's a shame there are people who take advantage of unsuspecting coin enthusiasts for financial gain. I went to a local coin shop and asked if he...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chersonesos-Thrace-386-338-BC-silver-Hemidrachm-UNIQUE-STYLE-/331178189403 Seller wants $475!!! Ridiculous even if it was...
I'm not a big fan of Forvm...too formal and pompous
Yea those coins look pretty good uncleared, especially for 21 dollars. I wonder if the pic is just meant to deceive the potential buyers though...
It is fun to actually feel and hold ancient coins. The temptation must be greater seeing them encapsulated
Do any of you guys collect proto monies or hacksilber? Please post pics if so.
I've seen this hack-silver before and have wondered what it was....
Thanks for the feedback...according to other translations....the word money or monies is used in place of shekels so I assumed that shekels did...
I know archeologists who would beg to differ with ur opinion but I won't argue religion here, just want some info on opinions of the above...
Throughout the Old Testament of the Bible ancient coinage is mentioned. In Judges chapter 16 ( the story of Samson and Delilah), it is written...
Thanks...that makes more sense...I didn't think of the buy or bid sale as an auction but I guess that's what it is essentially.
Yes beautiful coin indeed...I've seen a couple examples on vcoins....one over 5000 dollars similar to yours in detail and another which I'm...
Awesome coin
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