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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Al Kowsky, post: 4705144, member: 97383&quot;]I agree with <b>IdesOfMarch01</b> that good quality photos are essential in buying coins over the internet, not only raw coins but slabbed coins too. We mustn&#039;t forget condition grading of ancient coins are only <u>opinions</u> &amp; nothing more, this applies to slabbed coins too. Anyone who buys a slabbed coin strictly for the information on the slab insert is making a foolish decision. I buy coins that have aesthetic value, are in excellent condition, &amp; importantly have eye appeal. To illustrate my point see the photos below of two slabbed coins of Trebonianus Gallus. The top coin is being auctioned today by Heritage, &amp; the bottom coin is in my collection. By looking at the info on the slab inserts alone you might think the top coin is the better of the two, however, the bottom coin is much more attractive to my eyes than the top coin. Despite having a smaller diameter flan &amp; porosity on the reverse of the coin, I believe my coin has a more artistic portrait along with a more handsome eagle, &amp; more attractive toning. I could never be happy with the top coin in my collection, &amp; I&#039;m certain the top coin will sell for more than what I paid for my coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1155119[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1155120[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1155121[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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