I'm far from sure that that coin is indeed a fake. There are relatively few slabbed hammered issues, because most collectors prefer to be able to...
Even if it is genuine, it's not what most would call "Choice XF". Avoid.
VF with some surface damage ?
I'd guesstimate that it's more towards the 12th century.
I'm reposting my orphaned Siberian coin in case anyone is interested, although it is rather inferior in condition compared to some of the above.
It's definitely a drachm (apologies for contradicting earlier posts yet again). Value depends on grade- better photos would be really useful.
All three coins appear to be modern fabrications.
I'd be interested to know your reasons: I can't see anything particularly wrong with it myself.
I've transcribed the legend from the photographs provided. Obverse: DOIIV OSD [illegible] ARTN [...] I Reverse: S [...] TE [...] US [...] That's...
I'm sorry, I'm not sure quite what you mean. Are there any modern non-precious metal coins with such high mintages which cost $300 ?
It looks like a tetradrachm* , not a drachm, based on the size of the coin relative to the holder. My mistake. Alpha followed by an iota under the...
It's a coin of Alexander III the Great of Macedon (356-323 B.C.E) -a tetradrachm, to be precise. Obverse: Head of Hercules/seated Zeus with Eagle...
LOL is a short way of saying "laugh out loud". As far as I know, there's not an equivalent term in Russian.
This piece is intriguing: it is certainly stylistically similar to work of the middle ages. The obverse is reminiscent of an impression of a seal:...
That appears to be a condor token for 1 penny issued by the Birmingham Mining and Copper company, England, although I'm far from sure. A very nice...
Those are some very nice coins, especially the early copper issues !
Congratulations on the excellent forum from one of those YNs !
Check out http://www.pcgs.com/Photograde/#/Peace/Grades Is it just me, or is G04 coin in considerably better condition than the G06 coin ?
Certainly helps with the 2 1/2 dollars, which are pretty difficult to grade due to the incuse design.
Someone has purposefully mutilated it with a hammer and chisel.
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