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The prominent flow lines are more indicative of an over-used die, than insufficient striking pressure. The lines get gradually worn into the die from the metal flow during the striking of many indivi… (View Post)

I started with coins, but find paper money equally fascinating. I started collecting paper money with the first "Big Portrait" notes in 1996, and also learned to watch out for star notes ar… (View Post)

The Leprechaun Museum in Dublin, Ireland, has a vending machine that sells similar medals. Not sure where mine got off to, but will post pictures if I can track it down. (View Post)

I don't know for sure, but I like Roman coins with Libertas are some of my favorites. The copper asses of Claudius are the earliest I can think of. Her Greek counterpart Eleutheria certainly appeared… (View Post)

I started collecting coins in the 6th grade. Initially just Lincoln cents, but slowly branched out into other denominations, then other countries. Ancients were my first serious non-US collecting are… (View Post)