The one you posted looks a little rough, and the legends are incomplete. I would also want to see the surface condition, i.e. has the patina been...
I realized that this sestertius of Severus Alexander had brought up some questions for me a while back. Specifically relating to the imagry of...
I agree with Ed on the second one, looks like Thrace Sestos.
Close, but now that the OP posted a weight it's a sestertius. RIC 642, IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate bust right with draped far shoulder /...
I'm going Friday with my son. I have a feeling Friday is going to be packed as it's a federal holiday.
Just ran across these two and figured I would pass them along. Enjoy: Archeological analysis of Roman sewer -...
There is something about handling a large cent that is very very special. I never could get into slabbing these coins as it just gets in the way...
There are tricks to using Grellman that make it easier, but attributing late date large cents takes a lot of practice and has a steep learning...
Congrats, sounds like you've been bit by the copper bug!!! In terms of late date attribution, I would only really consider Grellman. Newcomb is...
Looks like a slightly off center strike. Keep if you like it, but not worth more than face IMHO.
If you can't get that one by date position alone, you likely will not be able to get it at all.
They do not guarantee their attribution, however I have had Heritage accept a return based on mis-attribution of a late date large cent. I think...
I picked up this Commodus sestertius from him at a recent Baltimore show. I believe he may have been involved with Tom Cederline's business, then...
Where is the library portion of the office? Have you ever been to CNG, The whole building is basically book shelves with a couple desks squeezed...
Sorry to hear. You have my condolences.
numismedia.com is pretty good for a general sense of the market.
I actually have an affinity for the pre-Nero portraiture. I love the idealized nature more than the realistic style. It's a bridge in Roman...
I have recently picked up a few: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I also picked up the Sear The History and Coinage of the Roman Imperators 49-27...
I believe as numismatists, provenance is as important to a coin as the correct attribution. I get frustrated when auction houses toss out old...
I would determine your collecting interest and have a general sense of what you want your complete collection to look like. Determining your end...
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