Zumbly, thanks for clearing up the head identity. I have a Max II DAIA from Alexandra similar to your example and always wondered whose head that...
The coat of arms is unmistakably that of Peru, however, being a 20 centavo piece with the word "Oro" (gold) below is odd. I would like to check my...
Roman, Spectacular collection! Some of those toned pieces are out of this world. Thanks for sharing
All, Thanks for sharing your knowledge. A few of my coins started exhibiting discoloration in what I am sure were new non-PVC flips. I suspect...
While we're on the storage subject, I keep my coins in wooden cigar boxes that appear to be made of mahogany, sometimes with cedar lining. Since...
All, I've heard of acetone but not used it. Is this a cotton swab treatment or a soak? I know that acetone evaporates quickly so a soak may not...
Arnoldoe, It's not often I see an intact portrait on the obverse. Congratulations on a beautiful coin.
Moneditis, The letter spacing jumped out at me, especially the way "UTRAQUE" is stretched out. I would put it in the beyond doubtful category.
I will throw mine in, an AE As [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Me too, the thrill of the hunt is part of the fun!
Sorry it turned out this way. There is a certain amount of emotional drain when you order something that has been a want list item from another...
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Very nice coin, definately cleaned. I've not purchased from EBay so don't know what the protocols are but at that price I would ask the seller for...
Looks like the XII on the reverse is a later countermark.
It did take a while for the official portrait to arrive. Bear in mind that Spain, over time, reduced resources sent to the colonies and in some...
At least for the coin with the rampant lion, there are no match ups with either Guelph or Ghibelline coats of arms. The lion is somewhat common,...
Whatever they are, they are definately cool. Wish I could help, good luck.
When I was on vacation in Vancouver last summer I spoke to cashiers about rounding purchases to the nearest 5 cents and they all were happy to no...
Canada is already rounding off cash transactions to the nearest 5 cents and it works quite well.
Mat, That Latvian shilling has a very nicely defined church facade with decent proportions and none of the usual clunkiness. Great find!
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