Bought 0 coins, and after just a few hours of soak and thumb nail, I'm already getting nice results. A nicely detailed Campgate is coming through on one, and another is obviously a 'FEL TEMP REPARATIO' (supposed to be so common, yet only the first I've even found) while a third is one of Gallienus strange 'Antelope' coins. Not sure of the rest yet, other than a guess that most are Constantines. All in all, a very nice mix.
2018-05-27Premium Uncleaned Coins from the Balkans
Really nice crusties. Quality was actually a bit better than expected. Much better detail than the stuff I've gotten on the 'Bay. Coins are pleasantly encrusted, lots of detail hiding under the dirt, no doubt. Seems there are some nice Aurelians hiding in this lot; I got two in my batch.
2013-12-11Premium Uncleaned Coins from the Balkans
Of the ten uncleaned Roman coins from the Balkans were nine late empire coins of commonly found emperors and issues--Constantine, Constans, Probus, and Valens. As has been typical of my purchases from NRC, all of the coins cleaned up in VF condition, some with lovely patinas. With the nine was a large rather crusty coin that held a fine surprise--a Hadrian with Concord (I believe) on the reverse. Believing the coin to be silver, I cleaned too zealously and took off patina in two places. I could kick myself, but I'm very pleased with this find: A copper Hadrian in Good condition. Whether this coin found its way into the hoard by some strange circumstance, or by the hand of Kevin Sandes who wanted to add something special to the order--I am quite happy with this the most exciting reveal of an uncleaned coin in my several hunts.
2014-05-21Premium Uncleaned Coins from the Balkans
Great coins and good value! The price is low compared to other coins on the market and the quality is better!
2014-07-05Premium Uncleaned Coins from the Balkans
In mi opinión it is important to specify coins Weight and size, the photo not always is enough. I did not find it. Wonderful tools and coins in any case.
2015-04-30Premium Uncleaned Coins from the Balkans
This is a good deal! The price is right and altough I've only attributed one coin, there seems to be a good variety. All the coins are still soaking in D.W. but many are starting to show some detail. The attributed coin is an AE 3 Constantine I minted in Siscia. Getting uncleaned coins is an adventure. You become the first person in about 1600 years to see the surface of a coin. Plus you never know what coins you may get. It's the next best compared to digging them out of the ground yourself.
2015-06-11Premium Uncleaned Coins from the Balkans