Yeah, I have to reshoot the coin. I just got this tripod and I've been trying to adjust my photos for it. I just got it about a couple weeks ago...
Yes, when you read the coin you turn it counter-clockwise, starting from the top and all the way around. It's tricky, I know.
Here are some examples at Zeno.ru where they are experts at Oriental, Asian and Islamic coinage. https://www.zeno.ru/showgallery.php?cat=9027
I'm sorry but I disagree. Even some people that I know that speak Arabic has not disagreed with me.
My first ancient was a gift from Bing!! [ATTACH]
I think the style looks imitative, perhaps. The flan is small or shaved. Post a weight and size as well. There is also the possibility of being...
That's a really nice first coin and a good buy from Valentinian, he has sold many nice coins. One day I will get some too when my finances...
I don't believe so because you read from right to left and it starts at the top as I have it lined up. There are many at Zeno positioned the same way.
Very nice, TIF. Glad you got it worked out. I was about to research it but since I don't use Macs or Apple products, it would be difficult...
I just purchased these two coins from a dealer on Facebook who has a VCoins shop. Normally, these two coins are off of my collection grid plan but...
You seem to be interested in Judaean coins perhaps. I just updated my FAC Judaea section coins with Phoenician characters....
Yeah, right, looks like a Julius Caesar coin and it's not too difficult to understand that lots of people got nuts about those coins. I'm not so...
Oh yeah, lots of people have Forum galleries and websites now days which is a good thing if you ask me because it's going to help ancient coins...
It depends on what kind of language support you already have. I have nearly everything since I translate often. It also depends on what browser...
I have wondered the same thing about some coins at Tantalus. I'm just as mystified as you are about receiving 291 views for a Theodosius I coin...
I've been so busy for some time now running the Facebook group Ancientscoins as administrator with three other admins. It truly is a lot of fun...
Good job IDing that coin.
A1-3 are often difficult to tell the difference between the three.
Double post because my internet is having problems right now.
The coin looks good to me, worn yes and I think at one time it was harshly cleaned as well. The coin looks to be re-toning.
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