Hey Prokles, thanks for the history lesson. That was really interesting. My thanks also to everyone else. I've just recently started following...
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I really like the reverse on the OP's coin. Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk
These threads are fun! You get to see a lot of coins that are interesting for thier uniqueness instead of their dollar value. You also learn new...
Yes, but I'm thinking more about what is easier to manufacture by hand. All of the references I see refer to square bar stock being used for...
I just picked up this holed Augustus denarius. Naturally, it got me interested in holed ancients. It was pointed out to me that most ancient nails...
Nice coins from @AncientJoe and @Carasius! Thanks for posting them! Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk
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Even then, someone paid $325 for it! The listing shows it is "Reserved" pending funds. I wonder if they noticed the misspelling? I saw this coin...
Here's one that got away! :-( It sold on eBay for around $65 two weeks before I started looking. I feel like Darth Vader looking at the ceiling...
Here's another worn coin that I couldn't pass up. I sometimes carry this one in my pocket. [ATTACH] Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk
Bing - Yes, the portrait looks off, especially around the eyes. Do you see the mispelling too, or are my eyes bad? That misspelling is very...
Here's one I missed out on. I probably would have bid enough to win it but I wasn't aware of the auction until two weeks after it ended. I would...
This is my favorite ancient coin and I'm always on the hunt for an affordable example. I recently saw this one on vcoins. At first I thought the...
I just picked this one up for $35. I used to have a VF+ that I bought from Tom Cederlind, but had to sell it for emergency cash. I've been looking...
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