Good finds can definitely be had on eBay. Just be aware that if you swim in these deep waters, know what you are doing. About 3 months back, I...
eBay is a haven for junk and fakes. I have on occasion gotten some very good pieces there, but in the last couple of years the amount of material...
This one is not even close to the real thing… [ATTACH]
One misattribution that served me well is the drachm from Caesarea. Sold as a Donna which is common, but it is actually plautilla which is...
Contemporary imitations can combine dies that would never be paired officially. That on its own does not rule out being an ancient counterfeit.
For what it’s worth, I agree.
I wasn’t outgunned but damn near close. Needless to say, Leu got their pound of flesh but I got my quarry.
Whenever I see Heraclius on a solidus, all I can think of is a schnauzer. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Do you want it done fast or do you want it done right….
Can you only make offers on heritage solds that have the button underneath them for “make offer” or is it possible to make offers on all heritage...
One of the hardest lessons to learn in ancient numismatics is that auction catalogers are not infallible. As a matter of course, early on I...
If you can stand to sift through all the crud on eBay, you will find some gold. But caveat emptor if you are not sure what you are looking at…
Thanks, Jay! I have not seen (or at least recognized) an aegis used this way. Something I need to read up on… I found a good article on the...
For the Flavian specialists- what is behind Minerva on many of these denarii? On this example from CNG below...
What is going on with Domitian and Minerva?! I know he was a big fan of her, but wings and then a thunderbolt? He is trying to turn her into an...
A Meta Sudans dupondius! [ATTACH] For sale at Akropolis coins.
Be fair, everyone! There is nothing wrong with CT and there is nothing wrong with Forvm. Both are great sites with somewhat different cultures....
The quadrantes of Titus are also considerably less common than RIC suggests.
I am a fan of this other Flavian mystery https://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=374586. Very nice style, but from where?? Unsolved mystery…....
Looks modern- collared. Medieval and older aren’t regular like this, but beyond saying modern, I can’t tell you more.
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