Is there a specific name for the 'faded' and 'stretched' effect of the lettering on the edge of roman denarii? What causes this and is it specific...
I'm actually laughing. It's almost as if they thought you worked for the illuminati. I wouldn't worry too much though.
True, but it still shows a major flaw in the ridiculous hypothesis of the forum. Even if a coin is melted down, the mine that the metal came from...
Forgot to say: the 'evidence' used by the forum is ridiculous and still does not prove that Pilate didn't exist. It's just that a medieval artists...
In answer to this question, this article I found explains how non-destructive analysis of coins' 'ore fingerprints' help date coins. Although not...
As a follow up, the forum claims that Pilate only gained his 'roman toga look' in the late 18th early 19th century due to conspiracy. However the...
Also Hotwheelsearl, you seem to have an obsession with this website. Try posting a rebuttal to their point and see if they can actually support...
True, this isn't even specific to Pilate. Most medieval depictions show historical figures in their culture's fashion. [IMG] [IMG] (Above) two...
To all those who collect early 19th century French coins, how to you sort them? By date, by theme or by material? Also if there is a concise...
It was, I'm new to all this so my questions might just appear stupid:shame:
just kidding:shame::shame::shame:
Thread's about coins but ok
I just don't understand how one can interpret one of the most abundant archaeological resources left from antiquity, then call it all fake and say...
The academic possibilities are endless with ancient coins. The silver content of the denarius overtime shows the decline of the empire with the...
I would have thought that ebay should be avoided in general. How many of the fakes identified on this site come from ebay?
Is this what forms the copper spots and surface damage? I am unsure where the line between toning and surface deterioration starts and ends. Does...
Are gold bullion coins affected by humidity? Does it cause physical damage to the surface?
Hang on, hang on. A few issues with this: How do they explain ancient coins found in the most obscure places like the borders of India/North...
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