My exact thought... wow!!! I am so mesmerized by that portrait that I see NOTHING wrong with that coin....
When was this coin found and how did it get into the right hands to identify it as a new variety? That story would surely be very interesting for...
It is pretty cool. I just have no idea if the patina is real or not. I purchased it from @Valentinian in that state - so obviously neither him nor...
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Big day for me as my first ever Owl arrived in the mail! Obviously lower end but something I have wanted to add to my collection from the start....
I'm in Canada - and yes I do not frequent any seller that uses the Global Shipping Program.. way too expensive for the level of coin that I...
When a man only requires one arm - to be used "merely for gesturing".. you are in a different class then most of us.. especially then but even...
I agree! That's a beauty... and rough sestertii certainly have appeal! [ATTACH]
Yep .. collecting coins of the Republic can be an expensive endeavor... Not an attainable collecting focus for me.. but I like picking up the...
Your coins are spectacular!
Are there any particularly respected dealers that you would suggest if someone wanted to add a piece to their collection? I assume its the usual:...
I was on a Caribbean cruise just 2 weeks ago .. amazing time. We were at the bar during a Trivia session (which we weren't really participating...
It's a very interesting topic to be sure. As per my example below - it takes awhile before perfection is achieved by the artist: [ATTACH]...
I take horrible coin photos.. and it has nothing to do with the equipment at all (iPhone). I don't have the eye for it - or maybe the patience?...
Most of my coins are quite worn.. I love this Hadrian as it was my first individual coin purchase (I started with uncleaned lots of LRBs). So when...
Happy Saturday! [ATTACH] KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. Æ Half Unit, 15mm, 3.3g, Miletos(?) mint. Struck under Asandros,...
Nice addition! When the term "vase" is used is the meaning the same as today? A vessel to hold flowers, or for ornament, etc? I have also seen the...
This is always a lively debate .. Interesting photo of a carynx: [ATTACH] Here is mine.. with a test cut(?) [ATTACH]
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