I cannot say that any of my coins are completely irreplaceable. Eventually when I finally decide to put the collection back on the market they...
I have had some luck sending my coins to auction with some auction firms primarily CNG. The one issue that I have with this firm is that while on...
In response to @david@PC. We can be about as confident as possible though we must be always be aware that much of the dating of ancient coins...
I guess my obsession with the lifetime coinage of Alexander would for me be the most logical place to look for "grail coins" I cannot say how...
Ar Victoriatus LT Minted at Herdonia? 214-212 BC Obv Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rv. Victory facing right placing wreath on trophy Crawford...
In answer to @Basileus Antialcidas I looked at quite a number of Tetradrachms of Antiochos III offered for sale on the CNG web site and I can make...
I have not done much research on this subject however. Margaret Thompson's study of the Coinage of Lysimachos in Essays Robinson (1968) appears to...
I need to answer a couple of questions To answer @Mammothtooth No the crossed legged variety on the silver coinage is usually associated with...
In response to @Irapuca There are a number of books available. The two key references for the revised dating of the coins of Alexander III are...
Alexander III Av Stater Amphipolis 332-323 BC Obv, Head of Athena right wearing Corinthian style helmet In left field kantharus. Rv, Nike...
@Mammothtooth Your coin does appear to be from the mint of Lampsakos and it looks to be Price 1412 and dated to 310-301 BC. I have one as well...
Ptolemy IV Ae Drachm Alexandria 218?-204 BC Obv Head of Zeus Ammon right with rams horn over ear. Rv Eagle standing left on thunderbolt wings...
Otho Ar Denarius 69 AD Obv Head right bare Rv Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm RIC 16 3.34 grms 19 mm Photo by W. Hansen[ATTACH]...
This is the youngest coin in my collection. I do have a Carson City Morgan but it is NOT part of my collection. Ventranio Ae Centenionalis Siscia...
I cannot say that I really have a favorite coin. However there are some that I feel that are very special. Antiochos II Theos Ar Tetradrachm...
I have been keeping track of the coins I have posted on CT and I have noticed something. There are a lot of coins that I have yet to post. Perhaps...
Not my second oldest but one of my oldest and a coin which started a trend in Magna Graecia Sybaris Ar Nomos 550-510 BC Obv Bull standing left...
Marc Antony Legionary Denarius Legion II Patrae?? 32-31 BC Obv Galley right. Rv Legionary eagle flanked by two standards Crawford 544/15 CRI 350...
Electrum Trite from an unknown mint circa 600 BC Obv, Geometric design consisting of a cross surrounded by a collapsing box. Rv. Incuse square...
Saturday Afternoon and the sun is shining so what am I doing inside? Must be daft. I thought I would showcase this coin, Kingdom of Cappadocia...
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