Johndakerftw's Recent Activity
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Johndakerftw liked robinjojo's post in the thread Anonymous Byzantine Follis Series, Another way to judge the rarity of this popular series..
Does anyone use Bellinger and Grierson for typing the ornaments on the obverse and reverse of class A2 and A3 anonymous folles? Here's...
Dec 29, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Johndakerftw liked GinoLR's post in the thread Antioch tetradrachm identification.
[ATTACH] I'm sure this Philip Philadelphus tetradrachm of Antioch was minted later, under some Roman governor of Syria. But which one?...
Dec 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Johndakerftw liked GinoLR's post in the thread Anonymous Byzantine Follis Series, Another way to judge the rarity of this popular series..
It is very difficult and uncertain to measure rarity of ancient coins. I don't think the statistics from the numismatic finds of a...
Dec 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Johndakerftw liked johnmilton's post in the thread Gladiator Interception.
Octavian turned out to be a very good emperor. I don't think Mark Anthony would have worked out that well. It's funny. No matter how old...
Dec 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Johndakerftw liked Bing's post in the thread Gladiator Interception.
I thought I had a complete set, but I think I may still be missing one example: Legio IIX. I think I saw one presented here a few...
Dec 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Johndakerftw liked Sulla80's post in the thread Gladiator Interception.
[ATTACH] I like a coin with a good story and characters that I haven't run into before - this one is not about the Pittsburgh or Las...
Dec 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Johndakerftw liked Orange Julius's post in the thread Anonymous Byzantine Follis Series, Another way to judge the rarity of this popular series..
Hi all, I'm bringing this thread back to see if I can tap into some of the knowledge of the posters, who know these coins much better...
Dec 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Johndakerftw liked nerosmyfavorite68's post in the thread Nero's 2025 Christmas coins.
These are my photos. I've always had problems with coin photography. However I made somewhat of a breakthrough today and these have...
Dec 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Johndakerftw liked Victor_Clark's post in the thread Omen accipio.
here's my example [ATTACH] Romulus A.D. 309- 312 23mm 5.8g DIVO ROMVLO N V BIS CONS; bare head right. AETERNAE MEMORIAE; Eagle with...
Dec 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Johndakerftw liked GinoLR's post in the thread Omen accipio.
Last spring I was in Rome and of course took some time to visit some places one more time, taking pictures with my smartphone. In the...
Dec 27, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Johndakerftw liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread A few budget Julius Caesar Denarii.
Since the title of this thread is budget Julius Caesar denarii, I'll share the first one I ever owned, from my first Twelve Caesars...
Dec 27, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Johndakerftw liked The Meat man's post in the thread Hieron II (Hiero) of Syracuse.
Great coin and writeup! Now is the perfect time to share my own Hieron II coin, just finished uploading to my online gallery. [ATTACH]...
Dec 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Johndakerftw liked Beartooth's post in the thread Post your latest ancient!.
CRUSADERS, Uncertain. Domini Arearum (Lords of the Areas). PB Seal (32.5mm, 32.63 g, 9h). + : S : DOMINORV, lion passant left; macron...
Dec 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Johndakerftw liked JGGonzalez's post in the thread A few budget Julius Caesar Denarii.
And here are a few more budget denarii from Julius Caesar. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Dec 26, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Johndakerftw liked JGGonzalez's post in the thread A few budget Julius Caesar Denarii.
I like the portrait on that one! That's a nice piece. I have one, but it's in much worse condition. [ATTACH]
Dec 26, 2025 at 9:21 AM
