I'd post this in General Discussion, but none of you guys go down there. My wife bought me a fish tank kit for Christmas. Fortunately I got some...
It doesn't need cleaning, unless you're a cleaning freak I suppose.
I think it's a dolphin, right?
No, the coin is just worn and there are some bumps in the flan that make it look like he's turned left. Unless of course the engraver was trying...
This is definitely a case where the coin looks better "in hand" (or for a 9mm coin perhaps we should say "on finger") than it does blown up to the...
That's a great-looking coin. Minor surface roughness, yes, but the mineral deposits are very attractive, and you've got a very clear Chi-Rho. This...
Very nice indeed. Curiously, your coin and mine are a die match... [ATTACH]
50% off (in my case) is exactly correct, Doug. :)
Very nice coin, Steve! Even though I collect quite a few LRB's, I haven't yet acquired any of the interesting types of Magnentius and Decentius:...
They would be disappointed if you didn't use it.
I really have no idea on this one. :confused:
As long as we're celebrating Bill's merits, let me add that he is as personable and genteel in real life as he is on CT.
By the way, I am very much enjoying your translation of Bruck - a superb effort, and long overdue.
Hey! I resemble that comment.
I've bought from them numerous times. Looks like a reorganization to me. Their eBay store is still up, but there are no coins for sale.
I'll be there Saturday - my first time at the Baltimore show.
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Speaking of coins with minor problems that make them affordable, here is just such a piece, which also came from Praefectus. Imperatorial silver...
My first ancient, an FH, was a Gateway Coin. I'm long past the point of no return, lol.
You think you have a problem...I'm actually considering a solidus of Honorius. That's just nuts on my budget. :nailbiting:
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