I want it. Roman and other ancient coins are always cool, and would be fun to win one here thank you again, Rob, for another great giveaway.
I left an extensive reply, but it did not post. Am pressed for time at the moment, so will just post this info~ I recommend checking out GPAA...
Typo? As actually would be about 101 years.
The florin is actually a silver coin. One florin = two shillings.
Apparently many of these were done in the early 1960's, as a novelty item, so originally not meant to be deceptive. I don't know if the packaged...
Always a good idea. I do this as well, as often I'll notice a few specks of dust on/near the mylar window.
I have ordered from both sites, although mostly from ma-shops, as sellers there have a great selection of German states coins. I am learning more...
As for staplers, I use the Max flat clinch stapler, which automatically flattens staples as you go. They are available at most coin supply online...
Olive oil soaking does usually work well with copper coins and relics, although it takes time. But it is gentle, and is also what I do with such...
I have at least one 'hand heller', although not sure where it is at moment:(. But I do have others from Rome as well as many German and Austrian...
More than likely these are coming out of eastern Europe. Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria to name a few countries where large quantities of counterfeits...
An idea for storage of these: You can possibly purchase some album pages designed for larger size currency- such as ones that hold 3 notes per...
I agree. Also, original mint packaging is rather secure, and can bring higher premiums, mostly for earlier sets, as well as some more recent...
I metal detect as well, and also think it looks like corrosion due to ground action.
Different seller- your followup post has a link to their ebay page. ( averagejoe210, with ebay store title of "Shepherd coins and collectibles").
Entry post. Some of the stampings are a bit difficult to see clearly, but one refers to diamonds being found in Arkansas, as others have noted :cat:
An excellent online site to check is Coinsupplyexpress. (If not mistaken, the name is written as one word). They have a train as their company...
Am guessing by soft tissue, you are referring to something such as kleenex, or toilet paper. Being composed of wood pulp, these products will...
Sounds like he had it set to automatically accept offers above a certain amount. I am in agreement with other members that something happened to...
Good comment. I have quite a few of these, and the OP coin does appear genuine.
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