One thing that is cool about Alexandrian coins is the sheer variety of interesting reverse types. With Rome, about 70% are all standing/seated...
Shortly after making the mistake of buying a 1909 VDB cent based off a deceptive "stock photo", I managed to find and acquire a replacement...
Being a generalist collector, there may be any number of reasons why I'm drawn to a given coin. Sometimes, I go for it simply because it is a rare...
I was in town this morning and decided to swing by the bank for some coin rolls to go through - nickels, dimes, and quarters, hopefully to find...
I first came across this type in one of Heritage's Shipwreck Auctions, and was immediately taken with the fascinating history behind the coins -...
I'd been anticipating the arrival of this coin, advertised as a red gem BU. The seller just used a stock photo so I couldn't see what it actually...
It's been raining all day here in central Missouri. Can't do anything outside, so this afternoon my 7-year-old son and I sat down at the kitchen...
Morgan dollars are among the most collected of US coins. They're big, beautiful, and readily available in pristine, mint-state condition. I've...
It's not every day I am able to add a proof coin to my collection - still less, one from the 18th century! Which is why I'm particularly delighted...
Hey everyone, First time posting in this forum. I hope I'm doing it right. :) What with a bunch of recent expenses, plus looking at possibly...
I've wanted one of these for awhile, and not long ago I managed to acquire this pleasing specimen. I love the artistry of the octopus (even though...
I've been wanting a coin of Napoleon as Premier Consul for some time. But they are scarcer, and tend to be a little pricier, than those of him as...
I was excited to grab this coin not long ago. Not just for the artistry of the portrait, though that's what first got my attention. But it's also...
Hello everyone! Hope your week went well. Today, I'm excited to present one of my latest world coin additions: a 1764 Spanish gold half-escudo....
Hello everyone! For my last thread of 2025, I have an interesting historical medal to show. I bought this sort of on impulse - it was a cool and...
What do redwood trees, the interior of the Hagia Sophia, and my new coin have in common? Photos can’t do it justice. ;) Having recently taken an...
I bought this one mainly for the charming portrait and the attractively toned surfaces. Not an expensive purchase, but a happy one! :singing:...
Hello to all my fellow CT members! I hope your week went well. Today, I’m super excited to show off a recent acquisition. It’s one of the most...
1897 British East Africa Protectorate copper Pice. They aren't terribly scarce in general, but very nice specimens don't appear very often. I was...
Here is a small coin, purchased recently, that I've grown quite fond of. It's a silver 10 centavos from Guatemala, in mint state, beautifully...
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