From my non-ferrous foundry days we were taught that crystallization is a structural rearrangement not a loss of mass. To explain this simply...
I have to disagree on that. If we say that the standard weight of a Tetradrachm is 17.2 g the evidence above shows a coin that is significantly...
I reckon you would have needed a samurai sword to make that test cut @lordmarcovan! Following my comments above I decided to follow up on the...
Valid point @Collecting Nut but if you are an entry level collector or looking for a particular rarity you may take a risk. What’s reputable ?...
They focus on rarities which trends towards those willing to spend a lot. If you look for a Vespasian Aureus in amazing condition you will find one.
Good point @KBBPLL See https://www.ancientrarecoins.com/
I dare say this company has been featured before but I couldn't find a post. I have just read a book about a particular shipwreck and the coins...
Commonwealth Shilling 1653 VF (Clipped), Tower mint, Sun mm, KM390.1, ESC-125 (R). All Ns over inverted Ns variety. 5.90gm. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
This coin should be within range of the date. Commonwealth half groat , two pence. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Absolutely fabulous and you had the best deal on that one although the dealer will do well. It is SO difficult to find good James' portraits....
I totally agree with you. IMHO there are two levels of collecting both of which I enjoy. Acquisition for historical context. In this instance a...
British Grade as @PaddyB USA Grade as @Spark1951 Both on the button. This is one I have from the year before which is AU. Same bust but you can...
I do respectfully somewhat disagree somewhat with @robinjojo but really appreciate his comments as it has set me thinking. This is because there...
Personally @Codera I would call it an "honest coin". After buying a couple of fakes in the past I have made a point of regarding bankers marks and...
That is the most extraordinary detailed Eagle I have ever seen @johnmilton . What a beautiful coin.
Yes, I should have clarified that I was referring to Ancients and Hammered which doesn't apply post Matthew Boulton as the George III coins are....
Here is a hammered sixpence graded as Details AU cleaned. I bought this at a bargain price from Stacks & Bowers. [IMG] Charles I 1638-39 S-2360...
I have been slabbing shipwreck coins for posterity as I'm conscious that on my passing bits of paper will go missing and the slab is verification...
The image isn't quite sharp enough to define an absolute opinion but I have owned George III coins with similar toning. Put them in an old manilla...
My wife is a quilter and she uses a clamped magnifying glass with built in LED's and they work great on a desk so I bought one. I shoot so optics...
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