At the end of 2017 I had planned to work on the coinage of Roman Alexandria, in 2018 I didn't add a single coin from Roman Egypt to my collection,...
@Deacon Ray It certainly must have been an interesting place to live, dripping with history no doubt. I am enjoying the book and Stacy Schiff is...
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The weight is 1.2g, more photos to follow soon.
This coin looks Carolingian to me, but I could be way off. I find it interesting in that it is much larger than later Deniers at 22mm. Any idea...
@Roman Collector Marcus Aurelius or Carinus were next, please stay with the correct order!!! [IMG]
Notice the big cud over the eye, it almost looks like one of the dolphins tried to escape! [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
He would have replied himself, but his head exploded.
@FitzNigel Of course you are correct about the format of the reverse inscription "Moneyer ON Town." I feel a bit stupid for forgetting to apply...
@lordmarcovan Here is a Theodosius The Great from my collection: [IMG]
I bought this Penny last week. It is an Edward The Confessor S-1183, but I am not able to tease the mint out. Looks like it starts with "SN..."...
The portrait on the second coin has decidedly Oriental features.
He lived a full numismatic life and will be missed.
I have always tried to remain as dispassionate as possible about historic figures and I agree to some extent with @dougsmit That it is imprudent...
I had a great time with this last year, so count me in again. And thank you @John Anthony for hosting it again.
My want list just got an addition added to it.
Is a guy being burned at the stake on that bottom coin in your last photo?
Something about these photos speak to me, especially the ones posted by @Orfew and @Ken Dorney , but they are all awesome!
So this coin would probably have been minted during the reign of Aelfwald of East Anglia?
I for one would love to see a picture of that telescope @ancient coin hunter !
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