This coin type is known as the Verfassunsgtreue Gedenkmünze. It was struck to commemorate the 10th anniversary of allegiance to the 1919...
The seller was centles. It was described as Fine+
This is my previous example that I am now upgrading. Nice enough but obviously lower grade and with some damage. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I actually like the dramatic off-center strike - it really adds character and it reminds us that these coins were struck in traveling mints under...
Was recently able to add this 1843-O to my small collection o seated dimes. It is an upgrade to my previous somewhat damaged example. The...
Thank you, Bing! That sunglass-wearing bull, and the 'interesting' portrait of Gothicus put a smile on my face too! Thank you, chrsmat71. very...
Just checked the weather in Florida's South West Coast - up to 30C!!! sunshine at last!! We are heading out there tomorrow - you cannot believe...
Galba's portraits vary so much in style that you have to wonder what the guy actually looked like. At least two distinct Rome styles, and a fair...
Seems like you are really getting the most out of your european experience, TC:). Well done. (I have only been to Trier twice in my whole life,...
Here is one like yours, Josh - not found (had to buy this one). The DIVA AVGVSTA denarius of Galba is a relatively common type. However, busts...
My catalog (Grosser Deutscher Münzkatalog 2018 ed) lists 315962 examples struck for the 1914 2-Mark for Württemberg. It does not mention proof...
I grade it F12, and I would add it does seem to have had a minor wipe or cleaning at some point.
Since this thread is still up there, I thought I would add a few commments about this coin and the topic of 'cleaning' in general. The half...
I know this is not a contest...but if my impression is correct, Alegandron has the most coins issuers on the list, right?
One can be really surprised how bright (and in which condition) coins which come out of the ground can be. It really depends on the soil...
A very interesting thread, exercise and list! Will look at it in detail when I have more time. Just one quick thought: Otho at # 61...? (I...
The 1856 is specially nice. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Picked-up this group of 3 large cents at a local show for 85 euros (about $100). $33 per coin. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thanks all, for your comments. Back it goes to the tray.
That is a very appealing sestertius of Postumus with a fine style portrait. Very nice! congratulations on the acquisition. I remember the...
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