What is the most # of "like" that you have received ...

Although I like where you're going with your thought process, I'm not sure how reliable it will be. I bet if you took a look at the likes handed out, they are given by a much smaller group of people compared to people who actually participate. I'm thinking that some people never hit the "like" button regardless of the quality of the content. Then you have people who will like everything just because it's in their personality.

Also, I have 100 posts and 50 likes. Doesn't seem like a terrible ratio and I'm really not that educated (although I'm trying my best!)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

Log in or Sign up to hide this ad.

I'll bet you'll get at least a couple of likes for that post.

Not from me, because I'm a stingy miser

I very rarely "like" posts. I'm not entirely sure what the point is, honestly. If a poster writes a good post, it will make me ask questions (which I'll ask). To me, engaging in conversation is far more meaningful than simply hitting a "like" button.

And if someone posts a coin that is exceptional, I'll take the time to give them a compliment rather than hitting a "like" button.

 

Ah, you apparently haven't been ushered into the "special" room where Dionysian revelry prevails!

 

You can only receive a single like from a member for a particular post... if you manage to like this post twice you can prove me wrong ;-)

 

That's because the "Like" button turns to an "Unlike" button when you use it.

 

I wish I could like the "like" button...

 

Devil if I know OP. I don't keep score.........

 

I know that and never gave it a thought when I posted here. Then the joker who did it must have gone through my profile and "liked" everything I posted since I joined up as that could be the only way. I just remember going from about 60 likes to over a hundred in a few hours. That is the only way it could be done. Makes me want to do it to somebody else! I just got a flashback. I may out the fellow if I am sure. You all know him!

 

The back and forth of contrary opinions on controversial or interesting numismatic topics along with fair moderation will "XXlight-upXX" the threads. This past weekend, the ones I was reading were very active.

 

Who could argue with anything in your post.

 

Actually yes. Not much happening on the threads. Unfortunately, I'm too busy to upload some photos I took yesterday for some new ones.

 

There are lots of interesting stories that might get you hooked on ancient coins. Kavadh I may have been the first hippie but his predecessor Shapur was king of kings.......

Valerian was an emperor of Rome. Valerian was subsequently made prisoner by the Persain king of kings Shapur. Valerian was then used as a human footstool by Shapur when mounting his horse. Shapur was said to have forced Valerian to swallow molten gold. Shapur then had Valerian skinned and his skin stuffed and preserved as a trophy in the main Persian temple. (You can't make-up this stuff).

This is a coin of Shapur:

PERSIA (Iran)
Sassanian Empire
Shapur I
AR Drachm A.D. 240-272

3.79 gms, 24 mm
Obv: Crowned bust right, wearing
earring; crown w/ earflap
Rev: Fire Alter with two attendants
Grade: gF nicely toned, attractive,
and completely legible
Other: From Dr Saslow September 2013

Obverse Pahlavi script states: “The Mazda worshipper, the divine Shahpur, king of kings of Iran who is descendent from the Gods” Reverse states “Fire of Shahpur”. Note that Shapur I killed Gordian III & defeated Philip I (The Arab). He also enslaved Valerian I, used Valerian as a step stool to mount his horse and ultimately stuffed Valerian as a trophy.


Edit to add: I believe that many in the ancient forum click "like" when there is a coin posted that they would appreciate in their own collection. At least I read that once.

 

Are they usually this granular?

 

The granularity is only one of several surface conditions found on the type. Some of the coinage was made from blanks from mashed-down Roman coins that were then restruck. Depending upon the alloy, the soil might react with each coin's surface differently.

I guess that the short answer is no. There are many examples that do not exhibit the surface granularity of my coin. Here is a Shapur example from my friend's collection:

 

Another interesting fact. Any member here have one showing an "overstrike." That should be something most dealers would miss.

I have so much to learn and so little time.

 

Consider lurking in the ancient forum. You will find nine pages of threads if you search the word "overstrike" in the ancient forum.

Here is one thread that includes a nice GIF depicting the overstrike.
https://www.cointalk.com/threads/ancients-peek-a-boo-jesus.236482/#post-1789597

 

The second example you posted is much nicer. Do they weigh close?

Thanks for the link. I've seen examples of over strikes on all types of coins - just not the ones you posted with the story of the roman planchets.

I'll just lurk as they tend to get defensive when I point out "unusual" (to me) characteristics on ancient coins and it seems some over there are blind to the effects of corrosion on the surface of their coins.