Indeed, they feel lovely in the hand, and you know they're just dripping in history. If these coins could talk...
After a long focus on ancients (almost exclusively) I have finally turned my attention back to my Age of Sail & Discovery collection. To that end,...
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In answer to the original question, I think it depends on the coin, and it depends on how patient you are to liquidate. And even if you can make...
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Great thread all. I love my Byzantine coins, and I don't much want them to become more popular, as it is probably the only 'set' in my collection...
I was like "what??? Doug is collecting again???" Then I realised, zombie thread!
Wow, congratulations!
Ah ha, that explains it, I never go to ebay for coins. Only reputable shops and auctions.
Show me where please, I have never seen a late Athens Tetradrachm for below $100 USD, in any condition. Barring some sort of auction fluke of...
I'm sure I'll get this slightly wrong, and those more knowledgeable will jump into fine tune this response, but essentially a classical owl...
So much this. I settled for a late owl because it was significantly cheaper than the classical style. I am very proud of that owl, and I love it...
Yea, definitely worth more than a few dollars. Can I ask what weight it is? It would really help with a more definitive ID. Agree, 1 Real Philip...
Great coin @Valentinian ! Byzantines are not for the feint of heart.
I have misplaced my practical book of cobs - with that, I should be able to date it :writer:... but I can't find it
Also, I have done a little research, and this is not a 1/2 real, as 1/2 reals do not have the shield design. It is more likely a 1 real, and...
Yep, I know my centuries. This is a 17th century cob, is it not? If it is Mexico mint (which I believe it is judging from the mint mark), it is...
I'm sorry, what? Pray tell, where can I find a 17th century cob coin in good condition with a date for $15? At that price, I'd be willing, nay...
"Why are so many ancients so far off center?" Because they knew that one day, thousands of years later, there would be collectors who cared about...
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