While I can't tell on most of them, based on those photos, I do see a few obvious fakes in there. I would bet that all of the Seated and Bust...
I love this type. I had a holed example (an 1842 full penny) on my old Holey Coin Vest. I'd love to have an AU-UNC (unholed) example one day. [IMG]
I'm not surprised it went for strong money, considering the oddball subject matter. Very cool piece.
In that, you and I are in complete agreement. Considering that most (probably 99+%) of the ancient coins in the marketplace today spent...
If you check out the "Bygones" gallery, you'll see Kaiserreich and German States coins, and plenty of French, including some real eyecandy pieces...
No, that pastel toning is a bit unusual, and was of course the selling point. Or rather it is unusual for a business strike coin. I have had a...
Eclectic. You have to pay a monthly bill to get electric. :p I remember you liking the King John penny, which kind of surprises me. That's not...
"Look, Comrade! That way to the Workers' Paradise! Let's go stand in line!" Know what you mean. I've always liked that design. Had a...
Back on topic, I recall holding a splendid Red UNC Cartwheel 2d at a big national show, once. It might have been at the Spink table. I forget....
Wow.
They sure could be habit forming.
I'd not be surprised to see AU50. 53? I'd be mildly surprised. I'm hedging my bets on the conservative side by saying XF45. I do think some...
XF45
Love how the proud Saint-Gaudens eagle on the medal so closely resembles the version used on the $10 Indian coins.
Conga-rats, O Old Dead King. I would've Featured this article on the homepage, but I see one of the other mods already took care of that. :)
Copper, I believe.
RenWax sounds good enough to me?
I just merged the two duplicate threads, so they're both here now, on Error Coins.
Lysimachus had acne, is all. Or a cold sore. Probably rampant in ancient times. ;) Seriously, though, it's a nice looking coin. "Planchet...
I did not have to look up the word "sommelier", as I work for a fancy resort where we have such people on staff. :) (In fact, if you watch the...
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