As you say, this medal celebrates the centenary of the battle of Ayacucho fought 1824 in the Peruvian Andes. Last battle which saw the ultimate...
I must say that I am a bit surprised by this discussion, and the OP's question: why would it not be "OK" to take a price guide to a coin show or...
Lastly, an example of a "very early" MS BN bronze: this one a Roman dupondius of the emperor Titus minted in the first century a.d. It comes as...
Here is an 1801 IHC. It should grade 64 or 65 BN.
1838 Large Cent. It is not encapsulated, but it does not need it: it should grade 64 RB or very close
..hmmm...I've tried that. Somehow my wife seems to have a 6th sense about coins. She seems to know exactly when I've made a major coin purchase...
And don't forget the C-1 sub-variety with the 4 star break.... Actually, 1811's are not that scarce (most major auctions have one, and there...
Very nice half cent Kanga! I see you are aiming for higher grades in this series too. The 1811 C1 (wide date) will be a tough one. Eduard
Nice CC coin guys! I don't have any CC trade dollars, and just 2 CC morgans in low condition. However, here is an 1872 CC quarter. It grades...
Thank you very much the information, Kaz. Your coin is nice too! That is a good idea, I'll check Heritage archives to see whether the CC on my...
Interesting story Kaz. The current owners must be very proud to have the coin knowing that it was passed on down the family since it was minted in...
And thank you Doug for your efforts. Eduard
I've found this site which shows pictures and describes the weight of known fakes of Alexander tetradracms....
My sincere congratulations on this award Frank! and, for adding to the knowledge of our hobby. NOT everyone is born to be a writer! With...
Hello C.T Friends, My sincere apologies for the late reply, but the family and I have been travelling for the last 12 hours, and I am finally...
Those are very nice coins Collect89. I particularly like the Costa Rica 2 Reales counterstamp on the Lima cob. Don't believe I have ever seen one...
Excellent post Acanthite! Very informative, recounting the origing of the famed "LIMA" coinage. As you mention, the British - be they...
A very nice and appealing set of half dimes. All obviously carefully selected. I tend to favor the capped type as well, but the Seated issues have...
Very nice Regandon. You have an eye for nice strikes! I collect German States too. Specially those of the 1792-1825 Period, focusing on the...
Nice one Dutchman. Nice coin from a Historic city. Eduard
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