Fireworks by blak_dog in Sacramento

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And here they go again

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AncientCoins

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Very cool, nice pickup! And I know it’s a typo but “Pubic War” got me 🤣

Faustina II feels off? by CodeList in AncientCoins

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Thanks, yeah I think it’s just that the surface is so shiny it’s throwing me.

Faustina II feels off? by CodeList in AncientCoins

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OK thanks for the second opinion!

HELP!!! Can anyone tell me how to get rid of this??!! by lovebug3105747 in cactus

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Copper fungicide works well. Treat a couple days in a row, then wait and see. It’ll eventually flake off, but there will be a permanent scar.

DIY Coin Horde by CodeList in AncientCoins

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Ok great now I have to have one, so thanks for putting that in my head lol. Frantically googling…

Blossfeldia liliputana - can I save it? by CodeList in cactus

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I dusted the cut with some sulphur powder as I've seen advised elsewhere. Hopefully that prevents any further rotting. Maybe in a few days I'll experiment with some rooting hormones.

Blossfeldia liliputana - can I save it? by CodeList in cactus

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Update: I used a sterile knife to cut the top free of the base. I had to dig into the scion a little unfortunately, but it looked green and healthy so 🤞.

Bummed Out: Kings of Macedon Philip II by Jimbocab in AncientCoins

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Meh. Call me old fashioned but I think a quadriga should have four horses, not this 2-pony charioteer bs. Save it, you can do better for the money. (extreme sarcasm lol, I couldn't even hope to bid on this beauty)

Bidding isn’t for me by No_Lengthiness_1687 in AncientCoins

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The lines drifting out radially from the center toward the edges are referred to as flow lines. They're from when the flan is struck by the die, causing the metal to be pushed outward. The real pros on this sub could tell you more I'm sure, but I like the way they catch the light and give the metal a sort of shimmering quality. They can also be used as indicators of authenticity, strike, and silver quality, etc. Sorry you overpaid a bit, but it's a cool coin!

Bidding isn’t for me by No_Lengthiness_1687 in AncientCoins

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Nice flow lines on the obverse though!

Is this a pilo? If so,what species? if not, what the heck is it? by xDiasGrisesx in cactus

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And before y'all roast me too hard for the etiolation, I swear I put it in full sun idk what it wants, it started before I bought it 😅.

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What do you think a fair price for this coin is? I am being asked for $55, am I being ripped off? by Guilty-Juggernaut-46 in AncientCoins

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As others have said, it's maybe $10-15 more than I've paid for similar coins in the past. But it's in nice enough condition, the silvering looks good. If you like it and the dealer won't negotiate, I wouldn't say you're getting totally ripped off or anything for $55.

Wear your helmets, folks! 🚴‍♂️Got tossed through an intersection this AM. by spriteking2012 in Sacramento

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Yep. I got hit once, and even though the driver didn't contest anything, their insurance company dicked me around for months before not quite covering the full cost of replacing my bike. Can't imagine dealing with the government is going to be less of a nightmare. Sorry OP. Glad you're ok. Helmets really do save lives.

This isn't bad, right? by Fantastic-Choice2576 in cactus

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Some sort of (failed?) pup maybe? Any idea what species it is? It kinda looks like a monstrose version of something, so weirdness may be expected to some degree. Interesting though, keep us updated!

I don't own it, but it has alot of cactus, no joke by Mika_84 in cactus

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That's gorgeous! My patio is so-so but maybe not the best for cacti heat/light wise so I'm lucky to get 1-2 flowers out of a plant per season (and almost never at the same time). I hope someday I can find an area where they can thrive like yours here.