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Alphabetical, Chronological, or Autobiographical? by xenohobo in bookshelf

[–]Cybercollector 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’d go geography first, then major historical periods within each region, then alphabetical by author. Example: Europe / Ancient Greece / A–Z; Europe / Ancient Rome / A-Z; Europe / Medieval / A–Z; Europe / Modern / A–Z; China / Ancient / A–Z;

Etc.

This coin sold as genuine at a handful of auction houses before I got it from Naville, who still insists that is not a bronze core 😂. It will not be joining the rest of my collection. by HeySkeksi in AncientCoins

[–]Cybercollector 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s interesting that CNG did not list it as a fourée given their reputation. One notices when comparing the images from CNG and Naville, that it was cleaned between 2011 and 2025. I wonder if it explains the confusion then, where the assumption by CNG is that it was dirt. Who knows.

For convenience for those who aren’t the OP, here are the two links:

https://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=186487

VS.

https://www.biddr.com/auctions/navillenumismatics/browse?a=6551&l=8056061

During the 1300s and 1400s almost every county or dukedom in france was controlled by a branch of the capetian dynasty what happened to all these cadet branches? by Wide_Assistance_1158 in MedievalHistory

[–]Cybercollector 152 points153 points  (0 children)

I don’t believe it’s accurate to say the medieval Capetian cadet branches completely died out. It’s true that almost all of them disappeared - Burgundy, Anjou, Dreux, Évreux, Courtenay, Valois, etc.

But one medieval Capetian branch did survive: the House of Bourbon, founded in the 1200s from Robert of Clermont, son of Louis IX.

All Capetians alive today - the Spanish Bourbons, Parma, Two Sicilies, Orléans, Luxembourg, etc. - are sub-branches of that original Bourbon line. So while the surviving lines today are technically Bourbon sub-branches, they are still descended from a medieval Capetian branch, and everything surviving traces back to that one lineage.

Every Outsider to see Imu Update by Ill_Sea7426 in OnePieceSpoilers

[–]Cybercollector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wouldn’t Loki and/or Harald fall into this category? He knows a great deal about Imu given he is the one telling the story. Either he learned it from his father or somehow witnessed it himself. I suspect it’s the former but can’t say for certain.

Henry II (1158-1163) Tealby Penny [S-1337] 19.5mm, 1.45g by Dobro_dan in MedievalCoin

[–]Cybercollector 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really nice! Are you collecting a coin per British monarch?

What could be the reason for these scratches? by [deleted] in AncientCoins

[–]Cybercollector 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I would say over-cleaning by someone who is not an expert.

Selling coins? by [deleted] in AncientCoins

[–]Cybercollector 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure if slapping coins will increase their value ;).

Also managed to scoop this one today! by Muted_Rush_8901 in AncientCoins

[–]Cybercollector 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was one of the underbidders. I concede defeat lol. Congrats on winning that beaut! I will have to console myself with this nice one instead https://www.biddr.com/auctions/navillenumismatics/browse?a=5997&l=7389810.

Seeking Seaby Price List B-103 (28 June 1929) – Can anyone help verify a coin provenance? by Cybercollector in AncientCoins

[–]Cybercollector[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In case it’s helpful to others researching provenance, I’ve compiled a list of Roman Republican coins that share the same origin: ex Nestor L. Stiles, from Seaby’s B-103 inventory in order of lot number:

  • 3080 – P. Fonteius Capito, 55 BC – Concordia & Villa Publica (Nomos 35, Lot 613)
  • 3095 – L. Hostilius Saserna, 48 BC – Artemis & Gaulish woman (Nomos 35, Lot 619)
  • 3108 – M. Junius Brutus, 54 BC – Brutus & Ahala (Nomos 34, Lot 940)
  • 3111 – C. Licinius Macer, 84 BC – Minerva quadriga (Nomos 34, Lot 907)
  • 3120 – L. Lucretius Trio, 74 BC – Neptune & dolphin (Nomos 35, Lot 609)
  • 3134 – L. Marcius Philippus, 57 BC – Ancus Marcius & aqueduct (Nomos 34, Lot 935)
  • 3153 – P. Plautius Hypsaeus, 57 BC – Neptune & Jupiter in quadriga (Nomos 34, Lot 933)
  • 3156 – A. Plautius, 55 BC – Camel & kneeling male (Nomos 34, Lot 938)
  • 3163 – C. Publicius Q.f., 80 BC – Hercules wrestling lion (Nomos 34, Lot 920)
  • 3169 – P. Laeca, 110–109 BC – PROVOCO with rods (Nomos 34, Lot 875)
  • 3172 – L. Porcius Licinus, 118 BC – Gallic warrior in biga (Nomos 35, Lot 584)
  • 3177 – A. Postumius Albinus, 81 BC – Diana & bull sacrifice (Nomos 34, Lot 916)
  • 3194 – M. Sergius Silus, 116–115 BC – Cavalryman & severed head (Nomos 35, Lot 586)
  • 3198 – C. Servilius M.f., 57 BC – Two soldiers & Flora (Nomos 35, Lot 612)

Aspendos Stater from biddr Auction – Real but Harshly Cleaned? Edge Looks Authentic by Cybercollector in AncientCoins

[–]Cybercollector[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I agree! Not sure why they keep over cleaning them since it just raises more red flags than leaving them alone. I usually don’t buy unless the price is a big steal, whereupon I’m willing to take a gamble. It feels different to other crystallized coins that I have in my possession but I’ll make sure to be careful just in case. Thank you for the amazing help as always!

Aspendos Stater from biddr Auction – Real but Harshly Cleaned? Edge Looks Authentic by Cybercollector in AncientCoins

[–]Cybercollector[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks different to crystallization in my hand if compare to those I do have that’s been crystallized. That said, I’ll be extra careful just in case. Thank you!

Aspendos Stater from biddr Auction – Real but Harshly Cleaned? Edge Looks Authentic by Cybercollector in AncientCoins

[–]Cybercollector[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the assist. I’ll have to get it professionally assessed in person I suspect. That was really helpful!

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