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Re: Best way to identify a dozen ancient specimens
The "best way" is to do what you've done, and post some pics on an Internet forum where there are people knowledgable about ancients. THe only critique I would offer is having too many coin… (View Post)2 -
Re: Debasement of the Denarius
Fineness of Roman coins, even at the height of its strength and stability, was always somewhat variable - the best you can get is either an "average fineness" for the type, or a "finen… (View Post)1 -
Re: Does PCGS ever "clean" or "conserve" a coin submitted for grading unasked?
There is, of course, another explanation for the OP's coin... PCGS cameraman, ready to take the picture "Three, two, one..." "Ka-CHOO!" click "Oh, yuck. I'd better go wash th… (View Post)1 -
Re: Does your collecting project have an end point? Will you know when you've finished?
I collect world coins, one of each type date and mintmark, going all the way back to 650 BC. Such a collection ought to be theoretically possible to "complete", but such a collection would … (View Post)7 -
Re: Deciphering a Love Token - 'William H Jones Millville NJ Bailbonds? 1870' - What does it say?
If it's an Oddfellows-related piece, perhaps the mystery word is some kind of office, rank or title within that organization. (View Post)2