Wow - what a spectacular acquisition.. there are very few ancient personages who would outshine Nero in interest, but I certainly think Olympias...
Coins of Licinius are plentiful and I think a great place to start for new collectors. When someone is starting to collect and perhaps is a little...
I have two daughters.. one just turned 20 and one is 17... Oh Teenage angst.. remember when we were the center of the universe??? So self...
Fantastic cleaning job!! Awesome!
Nice pick up... the reverse scene is very pleasing.
Those flow lines are amazing - Victory supersonic!! A great depiction to have on a coin: money can be in your hand one moment and its gone...
I was lucky enough to stumble upon this inexpensive little gem from Sicily and just snapped it up... Have always enjoyed depictions of...
Not a great example.. but I do like this divus issue featuring his column: [ATTACH] Divus Antoninus Pius Bronze Sestertius 30mm (23.46 grams)...
Congratulations - wonderful addition! [ATTACH] Mysia, Kyzikos. Circa 510-475 BC. AR Obol
Thank you for all who have shown interest. After discussing with @Orfew we have picked a winner: @hotwheelsearl CONGRATULATIONS!!! [ATTACH]...
Great coins!!! In honor of your new acquisitions I will throw in my Marcus Aurelius sestertius: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] and a Commodus decennales...
Last chance if anyone else is interested in entering.. will announce the winner over the weekend.
I would start with our own Ancient Coins Beginners FAQ Thread: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/ancient-coins-beginners’-faq-thread.324858/
That's what makes it so fun... many people I respect have differing views. I do not claim to be an expert and certainly do enjoy Joe Sermarini's...
I thought this was a wonderful display at a historical site.... [ATTACH]
That is a beautiful example!
Big day for me as the first coin of 2021 arrived this morning. December was really not a great time to buy coins with the mail situation (COVID +...
I will be taking a break as well. I have tried to keep this about coins but I have been accused of quite a few things over the last few hours that...
How many in one day? What a loss to this forum. Sad.
Wouldn’t want to be the victim here or accused of anything - so please post a coin to go along with your comment... seeing that this is a coin forum.
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