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Nice piece, quite handsome. Generally mahogany is the choice of wood for a coin cabinet and will not be as likely to lead to unwanted toning. I believe walnut or cherry are also alternatives. All of … (View Post)

Of course, and I do my best to mitigate the risk. Most of my purchases come from Europe and I have to go on description and sometimes subpar pics. Mostly I depend on my knowledge of the series to int… (View Post)

Always nice to see Northumbrian coins under discussion. Alchred was a little-known monarch in the mid-late 8th century. Almost nothing is known of him besides his name and his coins. Coins of Alchred… (View Post)

If real, the coin is probably worth £4000-5000. I have a St Peter of York penny but not the sword type- (View Post)

Designed by the United States' erstwhile chief engraver, who has some experience sculpting eagles. (View Post)