Negotiations on coin budgets are never ending in our home:(
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So do you have a set up in a sunny location in your home? I'm very interested in your method.
Your image looks much nicer than the dealer image you posted earlier! Beautiful coin John.
What about making your own distilled water?
Maybe once you get the coin in hand some details will emerge. This site http://www.ptolemybronze.com has extensive coverage on Ptolemy bronzes...
Do you think you will be able to identify the host coin?
I was having another look at coin #1 and Meshorers plate coin in Qedem and he points out the word "mother" below the cornucopiae. I'm now seeing...
The Byzantine folles are around 30mm. or are you looking for silver?
I think that help with attribution should be a collectors last resort. Help with direction? Definately! Part of the fun of collecting ancients for...
Great thread John! The inscription key is very well done. It will come in very handy printed off as a flashcard for quick reference (assuming your...
Nor did I John A. Looking forward to future discussions!!
Here's a couple of Nabataeans of mine to cheer ya up. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I've also seen some Malichus II issues ascribed to Aretas IV. It is very worthwhile to spend some time getting educated on the differences.
Yes, I agree ,they are for the most part poorly made. There are some gems out there though and they can get quite pricey. I have a couple of nice...
Rabbel also has a very distinct portrait.
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