I think that's way cool!!! I admit I used to have a big thing about currency collecting, although the oldest I once owned were three examples of...
Interesting possibility @Andres2 Naturally, I hope you're correct:)
I'm no help but I LOVE that shekel!! The surfaces are super, especially compared to those I've noticed at auction/sale.... and even including the...
Since I sold off my original collection years I can only say I'm ecstatic that I deleted all those photos and have none to 'share'---- Way too...
That's truly a wonderful coin @TIF !! Simplicity combined with fantastic eye-appeal!! I'm missing any of the type although I'm 'looking' at a few...
I have to admit, despite my lack of expertise, I also suspect it's a cast fake---it simply looks too 'mushy' among other things. Below are two...
It sounds like you have considered all your options and have approached this from the most logical avenue you could once your decision was made....
That is definitely an attractive example!! I'm always thinking of expanding into other areas but my budget always gets in the way (not to mention...
Terrific examples everyone!!! @Carthago That denarius is fantastic!! I also snagged a lower grade example a while ago and the reference to the...
As usual, I find myself appreciating both sides of the 'discussion' and I think Ken, TIF and JA have expressed it just as I would have.
Amazing I just went to acsearch and discovered that there is an example with a 'horned bull-head' on the banners???? (I never realized that LOL)...
Hmmm, From what I've seen of their slabbed grades on ancients (NGC), I have to agree with him/them...although I confess I have a bit of a...
Well, My first name is Mike and my last name does begin with a 'Z' so I guess I almost use my 'real' name----and no problems I'm aware of so far...
Wonderful posts!! The OP is just gorgeous and I also agree the slabbed grade may be a bit optimistic but it is still a stunning coin...
LOL !!! Yep, there's only one @stevex6 ....
OK, I'll ask the obvious question: Any speculation as to why those 'bold' letters are missing?? Style, error or just spacing requirement---or a...
:rolleyes:WOW!!! Especially that second coin---Just gorgeous @Carthago !!
Besides a few modest quadrans I own that are already posted and an example of Doug's Caligula sestertius I'm missing any of those other cool...
@zumbly, I agree. That coin is just at the point where I love what I see and don't feel the surface conditions detract at all but add character...
LOVE the upgrade David!!! I have 'mass quantities' of coins I could easily upgrade LOL but not 'duplicates' in the usual sense. I have been...
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