What a great read @robinjojo ! Even better, I learned a few things :writer: I have also identified another option for my ancient Greek states...
Hmm, this is another type I don't have. Something to add to the list, but at least they're accessible. Lovely coins all. And @bcuda , your...
They look ok to me, although I was duped just the other week, so take that with a grain of salt.
Great write up and coin @Parthicus Also, great coins all! This type is definitely getting higher and higher on my list of most wanted. Who...
I've read this thread with interest. As someone foreign to the US, I must admit I have never understood the fascination with mint errors, or why...
Great write up @ancient coin hunter And lovely coin! I feel a little for Phocas. I think we can all agree that he was an incompetent...
That's a lovely owl @red_spork Well done
Indeed. I am on the edge of my curule chair waiting for the next installment.
Thanks @Marsyas Mike I don't pretend to be an ancients expert, but it certainly fooled me. Upon reflection, the weight did bother me a little...
Yes, I can see why one might prefer that. In this instance, it was fine from my perspective to do it in the thread. And this way, people can read...
Nice Curule chairs Bing! I assume they're yours?
Nice example, hope it's not fake as well. The dealer indicated that the coin fooled him because they'd put some sort of resin over it to hide the...
Yes, I really like this one too. I don't know why I waited so long to buy it.
Yes, I had to get straight back on that horse. No time for misery. There are goals to achieve! Yes, interesting that these are often off centre....
Well provided I haven't jinxed myself by posting before I've received it, I may be one up on you again :)...
Ok, so the other announcement didn't go so well, given my Republican Denarius turned out to be a fake (with thanks to Mat for the lightning quick...
@Mat likewise, thank you
Yep, a refund has already been confirmed. Thanks to the good CT folk, particularly @Mat, for alerting me. I guess no purchase for now.
Indeed. I was in such a good mood about it too. :(
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