I can, because I do it all the time! Here's the description for a similar piece: MEXICO, Segunda República. 1867-1905. AV 20 Pesos (34mm, 33.85...
That's me! I was inspired by those Transylvanian coins: [IMG]
Ah! So that was you laboring over that poor Double Litra. Its really a shame about the scratch. I hope you can find an upgrade soon!
That's me in the front row. Aisle seat on the first table on the right. Just a part of my head is peaking out!
@TIF - did I recommend that cook book to you? Its a good one! I particularly recommend the olive paste and the melon with vinegar. Its a...
I think half my collection is on WW. Unfortunately, Dane still insists on using either the sellers reference or whatever older text she can cobble...
@Cucumbor - maybe you can answer one of my long-standing questions about French coins/references. Duplessey gives the date for this as 20 April...
That is the answer. We're looking at a case of multiple dies matches – not at all unusual in the ancients field. Except in this case, the reverse...
Hm. I generally don't buy single coins that jump out to me, but very rarely I'll add a new collecting interest. I try to read up on the area for...
Hey, I'm only two cornfields away!
:-( I'm actually the person responsible for handling consignment emails like this. You wouldn't believe how much there is to do, just for that. I...
Wouldn't a Gonzaga countermark beat that, though?
[IMG] ROME PB Tessera (17mm, 2.84 g) Amor standing left, holding an uncertain object Wreath Rostovtsev 2006.1, pl. VIII, 24 = Scholz 368 (this...
This is slightly incorrect information. Virzi sold his best Greek bronzes through Hirsch, where he was employed, in 1907. Most of collection was...
Fakemexican 8 escudos - "pirate doubloons".
Did I miss the BM example when I cataloged this? Dang.
Double struck. This is a regular Mars/cuirass issue
Signals received and read correctly. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go catalog a lot of egg sinkers. ;)
Well I was either joking, or I have suddenly become irrationally angry at the people who collect Constantinian bronzes. Which do you think is more...
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