I consigned 7 coins to CNG 99 because I felt like they didn't belong in my collection anymore. I let 5 of them go, but these two were going too...
This interesting and controversial coin being offered on May 20 in NAC Auction 84:...
It seems to be relatively common that dies for ancient coins were re-engraved to strengthen details which were wearing off the die, but I don't...
I have been asking myself this question since I purchased this coin: [IMG] The reverse is described as: Founder seated left on chair, holding...
The following is a portion of an email received from Edward J. Waddell, which collectors of ancient coins on this forum might find of interest:...
I haven't started a thread for awhile, so here goes: http://grammarist.com/usage/octopi-octopuses/ There are plenty of fish, crabs, prawns, and...
[ATTACH] Velia, Lucania, AR stater, 21 mm, c 365-340 BC. OBV: Head of Athena right, wearing crested helmet, decorated with griffin / REV: Lion...
[ATTACH] Apologies for the blurry photo... Laos, Lucania, AR stater, c 480-460 BC. OBV: Man-headed bull standing left, with head reverted; ΛAΣ...
[ATTACH] Segesta, Sicily, AR Didrachm, 21mm, 8.59 g, c 412-400 BC. OBV: Hound advancing right, on the scent; wheat stalk with three grain ears in...
My daughter and I had a great time in New York! We saw CHICAGO and WICKED and, oh yeah, another show called the NYINC. I acquired 5 coins from 5...
Very rare coin! I can't make sense of it, but my winning bid was 40% of its price realized in a September, 2013 auction!?! [ATTACH] Selinus,...
My 28 year old daughter and I are planning to attend the New York International Numismatic Convention on Friday, January 9 and the Gemini XII...
[ATTACH] Akragas, Sicily, AE hemilitron, 25 mm, 16.15 g, 2h. c 420-406 BC. Eagle with wings raised, standing right on hare, head lowered / Crab,...
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