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    CHS Basel Numismatics

    I've used Wise for years and there is nothing comparable to the cost of the transaction when paying in other currencies. It's easy to setup an...
    Post by: Fugio1, Mar 8, 2023 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Victoriatus #18: "LT"

    Here is my example of the LT Victoriatus. I typically try to choose examples for my collection that are characteristic of the style most...
    Post by: Fugio1, Jul 22, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    How to make a darkened ancient silver coin a bit brighter?

    This is a nice coin with an excellent style portrait struck from fresh dies on both sides. I would definitely discourage anything that removes or...
    Post by: Fugio1, Jul 9, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Attributions by sellers are wrong, sometimes

    Attributions of early anonymous Roman Republican issues are frequently wrong, even by very reputable dealers as suggested by Mr.MonkeySwag96 and...
    Post by: Fugio1, Jun 9, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    MAXENTIUS...THE 5TH EMPEROR OF THE TETRARCHY

    Here's another with different depiction of the wolf and twins. Ostia mint [ATTACH] Obverse: IMP C MAXENTIVS PF AVG. Head of Maxentius r. with...
    Post by: Fugio1, May 18, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Tetrarchy in London - Partially silvered photos

    Here's a Mostly/partially silvered Nummus of Constantius RIC 14a, Cloke & Toone 2.01.010 Ex. AAMC Auction 3, July 24, 2021, lot 306 [ATTACH]I'm...
    Post by: Fugio1, Apr 26, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Roman Republican Coins #'s 69-70: Centaurs & Elephants

    If that is all it is you got a rare bargain in today's market for high quality RR silver.
    Post by: Fugio1, Apr 25, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Roman Republican Coins #'s 69-70: Centaurs & Elephants

    The gryphon on the back of the helmet of Roma is a characteristic ornamentation of more than 60 years of the early denari. It's on nearly every...
    Post by: Fugio1, Apr 25, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Roman Republican Coins #'s 69-70: Centaurs & Elephants

    Donna, The Cotta is at the very top of my want list. Especially RRC 229/1b, which is characterized by finer style than RRC 229/1a. Yours is RRC...
    Post by: Fugio1, Apr 25, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Diocletian - IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG - Lugdunum

    A great type. Some wear, yes, but nice attractive surfaces.
    Post by: Fugio1, Apr 25, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    What's your (realistic) ancient collecting holy grails?

    This M. Aurelius Cota denarius with biga of centaurs has been near the top of my want list for years. These are easy to come by in weak...
    Post by: Fugio1, Mar 14, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Anyone going to the ANA National Money Show?

    Gene, I'm planning to drive down to CS on Friday, weather permitting. Hope to see you there.
    Post by: Fugio1, Mar 7, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Rauceby hoard - Constantine's first coin

    @Heliodromus , I read this initially and came back to read it again. One of the best accounts and threads on Coin Talk of the early Londinium...
    Post by: Fugio1, Mar 3, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Best coin shows for Ancient Coins

    Thanks to all who responded. I will do further research on each of these.
    Post by: Fugio1, Feb 27, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Best coin shows for Ancient Coins

    Thank you @dltsrq I had heard of the Baltimore show on this forum. Thanks for confirming its likelihood of having a good presence of ancients.
    Post by: Fugio1, Feb 26, 2022 in forum: Ancient Coins