You are absolutely correct sir. But even examples with issues and in a lot worse condition are going for $$$$. This is still the best looking...
I don't usually collect bronze but this sestertius was too tempting to pass. Most of the bronze coins appear to have been smoothed but I believe...
WOOOOW. What a fabulous haul. It's tough to choose a favourite but for me it's a close tie between the Commodus Aureus and the Pantikapaion...
I'm not being facetious but how much does one have to pay an agent in addition to hammer + BP? I've never used one but I'd imagine it is much...
I'm almost certain that this attitude applied more to items of vanity e.g. gold ornaments or accessories for men, silks, fine cotton, bejeweled...
True.....One set of rules for the plebs but another for the elite
Which is why I stick to the more reputable auction houses generally. They don't quibble about taking a coin back for a full refund.
Agreed. But without admitting it they indirectly, 'almost', somewhat, kind of authenticate them:D:D:D. NGC would not grade a coin if they had...
I'm sorry to admit but the buyer was truly the winner in this case. That coin was worth more IMO. Here is my AD 11/2 Shekel. Not in great shape...
That shekel has a sharp strike Al. Hope you got a good price at Heritage:happy:, otherwise I'd be upset.
Yes and it would seem several hundred hoarded by some fat Roman Senator;)
Congratulations on the Victoriatus. I was fortunate to pick up a few nice examples recently and hopefully will seller the lesser graded ones to...
Love the style and toning on that shekel. These have become very desirable and pricey of late.
Very nice portrait Carl.
Like everything in life there are pros and cons to slabs vs raw coins. I agree with a lot that has been said above and disagree with some. I've...
Slabs work better with modern issues particularly proof coins as they prevent 'damage'. With ancients, each coin is unique and a buyer has to...
@Severus Alexander I’ve been away from the forum for a while concentrating on some battles of my own which suddenly seem so insignificant. So very...
Just won this at today’s Roma auction. I have a Shekel dated CY 137 which equates to AD 11/12 but, to me, a half shekel lifetime issue seems to be...
I don't like it......I LOVE IT. Thanks for sharing
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