As mentioned above, they package first so they can weigh the box to determine postage charges. Then they invoice you. It takes time, and they...
Auction sales are never "approval" sales, so the reappearance is certainly not because the winning bidder didn't like it in hand. Also doubtful...
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[ATTACH] Rome. The Republic. Corn Ear and KA Series (211-208 BCE), overstruck on bronze of Hieron II (275-215 BCE) AE Sextans (5.87g; 20mm)....
Here's a recent, COVID period acquisition to my collection. This AR denarius was issued circa 16 BCE when Augustus, as part of his political...
Yes. It's terrible practice to place a bid before reading the details of a coin. ;) I know that's not the "practice" you were seeking feedback...
Hah! What a coincidence, I just posted this Uberitas example on another thread. Ignore the Valerian on right. Actually, this is only two-thirds...
I've posted these two before. My first ancient coins were both were gifted to me on the same day, circa 1978, when my Greek-immigrant grandfather...
Looks possibly plated, as I see some areas on both obverse and reverse where plating appears to have worn through. Would be good to know the...
I sold most of my English hammered coins by consigning them to Forum Ancient Coins' retail store. Forum takes care of the photography and...
Yep. See the "Disclaimer and PSA" at end of my OP.
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Very true @Alegandron . Some even use sound, with the "ring test". With my coins, I've always relied entirely on sight.
I've heard from several collectors that they taste their silver and gold coins (ancient and modern) to confirm metal content. Apparently, silver...
Very nice overview, Michael, and good coins!
I see no practical difference between the photos, with or without diffuser. Both photo sets have areas of focused brightness. This begs the...
I'm late to the party in congratulating @AncientJoe on acquiring this coin of important historical interest.
Is Nick winding-down after Eldert's sudden death? I was hoping he might continue the business.
Roman Republic. T. Carisius. [ATTACH]
It was the canvas bags that did it in some cases. When I was a kid collecting US coins in the 1970s, the US government released a hoard of Carson...
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