FYI for anyone in near AZ. There will be few ancient dealers setting up:) A couple of which I buy from fairly regularly. As a member of the club...
Nice coin Randy! I like these 3rd century coins and have a Treb Gallus but cannot find the pics. Cool metal flow lines!
Great coin and write up! This type now on my want list.
Congrats on the cool Pompey!!! I am still looking for the right one for me.
Sorry I can't help with the coin. I have few myself that are still in the unattributed pile and have been for a few years. Just wanted to say,...
A question I always try to ask myself is: What are the chances I will a similar coin(s) again? I think you should leave them together.
Thanks TIF!!! The link also provides the year it was minted: 7th emission, year 282 CE.
Thanks Maridvnvm I appreciate the info:) Is there an reference for the "coded series"? I feel like I should be aware of this series but am...
Super nice!!!!
Not an area that I collect but yours is a very nice example! It is my understanding that these are an in demand coin that usually demand premiums.
Saw this Probus with the Mars advancing with branch, shield and spear on the Rx and pulled the trigger:) Looks better in hand. Axial lighting...
Real nice sestertius! Attractive bust, mostly full legends, and I like the Mars reverse. Mine is but beat up and I have shown it hear before but...
I would send it back.
Here is Titus with a mohawk. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Here is a Gordian / Apollo. I gotta get some new pics. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I have been away from the electronics and just got time to check in. You guys rock! Those are some fantastic flow lines!!! I will have to start...
Picked this up for 10$:) What would you grade it? 1857 Flying Eagle. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
That is a great coin, congrats!! And great info!!
I am am a big sucker for radiate metal flow lines. These flow lines appear more readily on worn dies. This is because metal tends to flow across...
Great catch Red_spork!:) I didn't notice the difference. Kinda cool that the they cut the dies with names in different order.
Wow!! That is some fantastic ancient gold!! Just awesome!!
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