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Most ancient collectors have dealt with him at one point or another if you use ebay. I have had good luck with my purchases from him, but I have heard others have not been so lucky. It truly is a gamble at the end of the day, though. That's what makes it so fun!  |
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I think I still could probably make out like a bandit even on late Roman coins. Since there are so many coins to fill in my collection, even at one emperor or person each.
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I received these coins today, and after a cursory check, feel most will probably be unattributable. But we will see. I have them all in olive oil for now and will take them out in a couple of days to see how things are progressing. I'm not real hopeful though.
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I took one coin out of the oil and wiped it with a soft cloth. The coin is shiny as a new penny. Hmmmm. This has all the makings of coins being cleaned, checked and re-dirtied for sale. I'm so disgusted I left the rest of the coins soaking. I'll bet I find the same on most if not all of the coins. The coin I cleaned had possibilities. Four standards on the reverse and a right facing bust on the obverse, but no legible legend on either side. AND, no patina!
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Cant help you with the Ids sadly, out of my comfort zone time-wise but watching interestedly.
Did you get these from bralis55?
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the middle one is a roman cuirass,could it be a trajan? what are the weights and measurements.
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Did you get these from bralis55? I did. Why? After this lot of mostly slugs I won't be buying from him again that's for sure. |
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the last one looks like it could be a galley with soldiers bearing standards reverse.
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what are the weights and measurements 1. 2.4g, 17mm 2. 2.7g, 18mm 3. 2.0g, 15mm Quote:
the last one looks like it could be a galley with soldiers bearing standards reverse. To me it looks like a basket with grain sticking out the top. In hand it doesn't look anything like a galley. |
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Im guessing the first one is an altertype reverse.
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well I would have to look around a bit to figure out what the first and third are but the middle looks like armor, the rest I have no idea for now but I have to head to work soon.
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It looks like an old style camping coffee pot to me.
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I did. Why? I just happened to be looking at some of his/her coins when this thread was updated and put 2+2 together. Some of the single coins they offer for sale are really nice but look recently cleaned / part cleaned, not that thats a problem. I guess its their supplier who we need to be looking for! Here is some help with the second coin: http://coinproject.com/global_searc...ubmit=submitNot sure any of the ones here are a 'bingo' though! |
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Coin #1 rev. I think is 'serpent rising from altar or coiled above altar'. Haven't figured out the legend yet, definitely Greek.
#2 rev is 'bunch of grapes'. Legend is pretty much all there.
#3 not sure, but I know I've seen that rev. before Perhaps an apple. If I run across it again I'll let you know.
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Posted 12/08/2011 10:44 pm
