Paddy54

Do you recognize any of the folks in the image.?

This was one of the early Atocha wreak finds by Mel Fisher... I'll also post a photo of the day that Mel's dream came true!

At a cost as his son and daughter in law were killed when their boat sank. The sea cock valve blew at night while they were a sleep. Both drowned. 

Thank you for the tip... I'll follow up ....

I also desire an 108- 107 BC Roman Fonteius/ Desirous I saw one and it tweaked my interest.

16 minutes ago, Phil Davis said:

As you probably know, there'll never be a better time to get an excellent owl without breaking the bank.

Tell ...tell ....I'm all eyes...lol 

13 minutes ago, thenickelguy said:

I'm right behind you guys! Bully!

Welcome aboard buddy  I haven't crossed the line yet to the dark side....but both feet are on the line.  Man I do want an Owl.... other than my avatar... 🙂

Silver 8 Reale cob 

Ca 1622-1666 

Minted at Seville Spain

Assayer NV

I parted with this Groat as Lord M aka Rob found a fondness for it .

From the war of the roses peroid 

I'm very fond of hammered coins. Their uniqueness each the same but different due to the process of mknting them.... here's one of my favorite specimens. 

Many pesos were dropped into Manila bay durring WW ll to safe guard being captured by the Japanese army... salt water and silver don't mix well. 

This coin from Malta has been a favorite for decades...its on the never ever sell list...

Another favorite specimen and on the rare side for the date.

Another 8 reale minted in Mexico City

10 minutes ago, Furryfrog02 said:

We will convert him yet 🙂
Though, he does have some absolutely beautiful US and world coins. 
Glad to have you aboard @Paddy54

Thanks Furry I've always appreciated our friendship, good friends are like the wine of life...always willing to help you thoughout rough times,as well the good. Thank you for being a friend!

Well if it's round,square,even a triangle...and you can spend it ...or could at one time in History...you got my attention.  At one time I did indeed have a few Ancients...but my Achilles heel is my love of half dimes... 

But one never knows.... at one time I didn't drink red wine.... now well ... I can confirm a case of red has 12 bottles 🙂

Howdy All 

I like to thank everyone for the opportunity to join,post ,and enjoy Numastics.

I am not an Acient collector ,but I do collect world ,and always respected  how the members have always stuck together ,supporting one another. 

I do hope to see Stevex6 again he's a great guy...and  always enjoyed out talks.

Well thanks again...for allowing me to join...I hope to be able to contribute  to the forum with my world specimens. 

Lastly you all rock!  As I love the fact that you"re a tight group,standing up for whats right....and defending one another against bias ,closed minds, who shot themselves in the foot...by loosing such great group who's knowlege,and expertise in collecting is second to none! Cheer's my friends....  and Thanks again. 

 Regards Paddy54