Thanks for the recommendation! Very important that we learn from the past
That’s great!! Thanks for sharing
We all follow the market conditions to some degree, and it is interesting to see the parallels of today’s society with that of the Roman Empire....
Thanks!
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Some collectors tend to identify fine style designations based on the engraver’s artistry or condition of the dies for a given type I personally...
Thank you and for the comparison. Very helpful
Would’ve never guessed that - maybe you’re right though. It seems like something ate at/is eating at the metal? Or maybe a messy strike? Not sure..
Not mine, but apparently it is 18x19mm and weighs 3.64g. Appreciate your insight
Wondering what’s going on with the surface/metal of this particular denarius. Is it degenerative in nature? Particularly top left of bust and...
wow excellent job restoring both , but that first one looks fantastic
Will do. Thanks!
Has the presence of horn silver ever prevent you from buying a coin you otherwise thought was attractive? Is horn silver aggressive in nature...
I like yours much better!
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Slabs and raw coins that look pleasing are fetching insane prices. One coin as an example is this Otho denarius. First came across it in CNG...
[ATTACH] Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius. Rome, January-June (and later?) AD 70. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right /...
https://shipandinsure.com/ is how I insure coins/collectibles I sell in the mail. Cheap and effective. discounted if you have an ngc membership
The Elephants’ denarii final hammer prices shocked me too; there were several of them. Very strong prices across the board this auction
Had my eyes on a few coins, could not justify bidding higher. I agree with @AncientJoe patience, better examples always out there.
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