Congrats, Donna. Another nice addition to your already impressive RR collection. I have been very happy dealing with Nomos in the past. I think...
Yes, in many cases I think they do. After the market went covid-hot, I’m seeing quite a few sellers that do.
Interesting speculation. Is 5) Gaming tokens a possible alternative?
Thanks for a good write-up! To me, hope is a positive thing, and I try to keep it ever-green. I think that’s why I like to have Spes on the...
Nah, it’s not cheating. If your goal is to have only augustus coins, then you’re cheating yourself. Some times coins as Caesar are rarer than as...
Now the participants are playing mind games too. I’m lucky if I’m not 0/5 when it’s over.
This is Curtisimos coin, I think. Reason: He’s a rascal, and I’m clueless. [ATTACH] Syracuse, Sicily, time of Pyrrhos. 278-276 BC. AE 23mm....
I agree it’s neat. To me, the lines on the arch on the reverse look a little bit too straight for 50AD. Based on that and the style of the...
Are there Dansco albums for them? Here’s a half follis: [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] Moneyer: Cn. Cornelius Lenturlus. Denarius circa 88 BC Obverse: Helmeted bust of Mars r., with spear over l. shoulder and sword over...
I believe this is Theodosius, because of the remark about rarely buying Greek coins. As for taste for coins, all of them have it and it could be...
[ATTACH] I’ve always been happy with this one, bought for the cheapest 325$ ever, in 2007. I believe this may be an imitation, though. Egyptian...
Great article, thanks. I’ll use the opportunity to post a Roman favorite: [ATTACH]
I think you have picked a very interesting area to collect, and wish you good luck and «have fun with your coins», as David Hall of PCGS used to...
The only dealer named Høiland that I’ve dealt with, was Thomas Høiland Auctions of Copenhagen. But then payment would have been in Danish kroner....
Wonderful coin. Well struck, great style and patina. Congratulations! Here’s my Diocletian argentus: [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] I have always considered this a very fine very fine coin.
«Under the wave off Kanagawa» is in fact one of my favorite pieces of art. [ATTACH] The fishermen are so small. Even the Holy Mountain itself...
Of course, buddy:) They are all woodblock prints, around 35x25 cm. They are all original, and from the pre-Meiji period. From the top they are:...
Oooooh, sweet. Congratulations!
Separate names with a comma.
