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    Security at ancient and medieval mints?

    It's been several years since I read it, but as I recall Alan Stahl's book Zecca, the Mint of Venice in the Middle Ages has a comprehensive...
    Post by: Edessa, Jul 19, 2023 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Wits end..with coin

    https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/4/821 RPC IV.2, 821 (temporary) Coventus of Alabanda, Antioch ad Maeandrum, Marcus Aurelius as Caesar.
    Post by: Edessa, May 19, 2023 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Medieval Monday!

    I am retired, so there are no Mondays. I believe I saw this dude on an episode of The Twilight Zone. German States, Electorate of Pfalz....
    Post by: Edessa, May 2, 2023 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Mystery of Roman coins discovered on shipwreck island has archaeologists baffled

    In addition, graves have been robbed and hoards stumbled upon ever since "precious" objects have become precious. Perhaps these coins were dug in...
    Post by: Edessa, Apr 19, 2023 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Follow the coin theme GAME - ancient edition - post ‘em if you got ‘em

    Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Sestertius (35mm, 25.95g, 7h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck circa AD 65. Obv: NERO•CLAVD•CAESAR•AVG•GER•P M TR P IMP P P;...
    Post by: Edessa, Apr 9, 2023 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Post your coins that came from famous collections....

    British Anglo-Saxon. Kings of all England. Æthelred II, AD 978-1016. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.73g, 9h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Ilchester...
    Post by: Edessa, Feb 3, 2023 in forum: World Coins
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    Lets see some Pius

    Roman Egypt, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (34mm, 27.68g, 12h). Dated RY 11 (AD 147/148). Obv: ΑVΤ ΚΤΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ-ΑΝΤⲰΝ(Ɛ)ΙΝΟϹ...
    Post by: Edessa, Feb 2, 2023 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Solidus 4.7 gram? How often does it occur?

    Many of the coins in this auction look ok, but they don't provide even basic references. That alone would make me uncomfortable. What exactly are...
    Post by: Edessa, Jun 20, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Follow the coin theme GAME - ancient edition - post ‘em if you got ‘em

    Nero, AD 54-68. Æ Sestertius (35mm, 23.04 g, 12h). Uncertain Balkan/Thracian mint. Struck circa AD 63. Obv: Laureate bust right, wearing aegis....
    Post by: Edessa, May 30, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    First coin of 2022: Septimius Severus Sestertius - SAECVLI FELICITAS

    Septimius Severus, AD 193-211. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 18.94g, 6h). Rome mint, struck AD 195-196. Obv: [L SE]PT SEV PE-RT AVG IMP [VII]; Laureate bust...
    Post by: Edessa, May 26, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Follow the coin theme GAME - ancient edition - post ‘em if you got ‘em

    Roman Egypt, Alexandria. Diocletian, AD 284-305. Potin Tetradrachm (18mm, 6.67g). Dated year 9 (AD 292/293). Obv: ΔIOKΛHTIANOC CEB; Laureate head...
    Post by: Edessa, May 26, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Follow the coin theme GAME - ancient edition - post ‘em if you got ‘em

    Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. Albinus Bruti f. 48 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.66g, 3h). Rome mint. Obv: A·POSTVMIVS–COS; Bare head of the...
    Post by: Edessa, May 23, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    New Muse

    Roman Republic. Q. Pomponius Musa. 56 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.80g, 3h). Rome mint. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right; star of seven rays to...
    Post by: Edessa, May 23, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Unkown (to me) ancient acquired while in Spain.

    Iberia. Obulco. Late 2nd century BC. Æ As (25x28mm, 14.46g, 2h). L. Aemilius and M. Iunius, aediles. Obv: Stylized female head right wearing...
    Post by: Edessa, May 23, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Follow the coin theme GAME - ancient edition - post ‘em if you got ‘em

    Sicily, Akragas. Circa 480/478-470 BC. AR Didrachm (20mm, 8.25g, 6h). Obv: AK-RA; Eagle with closed wings standing left. Rev: CA-Σ: Crab, small...
    Post by: Edessa, May 19, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins