Well that bring tears to my eyes.. and so many memories...black pants / white socks.. However - the ultimate: [MEDIA] [MEDIA]
@+VGO.DVCKS Well there was "The Jam"... incredibly awesome.. [MEDIA] [MEDIA] Band broke up.. and the lead singer (Paul Weller) then founded the...
Amazing coins!!!
Nice write up and coins. I am a very big fan of the Cyzicus Mint that you mentioned... yes many of the busts are "stylized", however the art work...
Yes good question.. I have a few coins of many of the Emperors listed, (not the rare Emperors of 69AD obviously) but these are my favorites - so...
A blast from the past... oh 1984...I miss ya! :) Being from a cold climate - I remember the trench coat style... [MEDIA] [ATTACH]
Wonderful coin... I would be like you @Orielensis and jump at any coin that has a superior portrait of this Emperor... most are so very poor. I...
So AU = uncirculated?
What does XF-AU mean? Extra Fine... what? And I do not mean to be silly about it.. I am an Ancient coin collector - do not own or know about...
Just hung a couple of 14X11 framed photos on the home office wall (thanks Costco!).. it feels like a journey accomplished! Yet - also a beginning!...
Next: Favorite Ancient Historical person or animal: Hard question for sure.. but I think I would have to say Marcus Aurelius. I am at an age when...
Reverse is wonderful .. the portrait, unfortunately is a bit lacking. But an excellent find for an uncleaned lot. In my limited experience with...
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Well here is a very rough $8 denarius.. and below the coin my initial thoughts.. [ATTACH] Commodus AR Denarius. Laureate head right / Pietas...
Identification posts are always welcome - I usually just watch and learn from the responses.. Justin has some good ideas on the obverse.. the...
Well thank you.. that is very nice of you to say (and thanks to ALL for the nice comments). I know most of the coins are low grade but I have a...
Yes - the rough little Vitellius just arrived this morning!
A mix of metals, denominations, Imperials, Provincials, and Divus issues.. I never thought I would ever come very close to completing this so...
That's good but here is HIS ultimate clip: slap bass, singing and literally chewing gum.. [MEDIA] [ATTACH]
This live version recorded 25 years after the original is really quite amazing.... they look to be having a lot of fun reliving their youth......
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