That is some sweet notching on those devices. Congrats.
I was in the no camp at first glance but the more I looked at the fantastic images, after enlarging to the max, I've changed my mind. I've...
Just saw this post and am sorry to hear it didn't pan out for you. (I also agree with others in that I've noticed your "even temperament" and...
There seem to be two light sources. (About K4 and K8 on the obverse.) This can mess with our interpretation of what we are seeing. It certainly...
Thank you Sal and John Wright Subtle but distinct differences. Congrats on some very nice pieces.
Zinc is more chemically active and considered a sacrificial metal. It will oxidize and dissolve away before other types. (Think of zinc anodes on...
I'm not a Kroner collector but your title whispered to me and drew me in. Congrats on the finds. Nice colors and condition.
For those of us unversed but curious about "Silly heads", please provide a link or description of what makes it one? Thanks in advance.
Maybe not quite as toned since the reverse may not have gotten as much light. (I believe light can contribute to the toning.)
Ummm ... I've seen something like this on Chinese counterfeits. That edge above the thumb is a dead ringer for a counterfeit.
Interesting thread and finds. This "Arab Byzantine copy from the Emesa (Homs) mint" should be used in an M&M's commercial with that brazen "m" on...
Sure hope they are found and returned to their rightful owners. Thanks for posting this and hopefully by spreading the word it makes it more...
And the weight is? The second image does a great job of showing that it is incuse. The letters of IN GOD inside the incuse area wouldn't be...
Well, if it's any indication, Error-ref.com has a lot of coins from India as examples.
Try again. It's working for me.
Essentially, yes. The devices of the obstructed die will become more visible as more coins are struck and the cap gets thinner. An early stage...
Thanks John. The overall height and sharpness of the edges is what resembled a crack as opposed to a folded over piece of planchet. "...all that...
Sal, Counterclash @ error-ref.com seems to have the simplest descriptions. Hope this helps. -Type 1:...
Others have a lot more experience than I but the reason I was thinking this may be a bisecting die crack on the die is that for the obverse...
For a regular clash that is a great reference, but the OP mentioned counterclash. (They are similar but have distinct differences.)
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