Unfortunately for me, I have long associated portraits of Lucius Verus with the faun, Tummus, from the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The...
Interesting coins and write up - thank you for sharing!
Hi @dougsmit , Who is TIF? Peter
Hi Omegaraptor (interesting name btw), In my opinion this is a forgiving hobby. You cannot go wrong (other than buying a fake if you choose to...
Nice, These were some of the first ancient greek coins I ever owned. But I have not really collected these since I decided to focus on King...
Did you have to sign up for the catalogue? I have spent quite a bit with CNG this year and have not received a single catalogue. I used to receive...
I cannot recall much about the first ancient coin I bought other than it was a late roman with no patina. I cannot even recall the emperor. I...
Thanks for sharing Nick, but you might have to explain the bathroom photo above. I typed out the text but Google translated it into gibberish! Peter
I almost bid on that coin. I am a sucker for coins of Faustina I. I do not think I placed any bids for it. I must have sensed a coin friend was...
Hi, The BMCRE I believe was the second edition, not the spink reprint, which in fact is based on the earlier edition. I agree it went for a good...
Faustina I or II? Peter
@Barry Murphy Incredibly I did not get 'Clio'd' on the prize coin I coveted. But, as explained above I knowingly made an exception to bid for...
Greettings, I participated in the most recent CNG eAuction which included a large number of books. I was excited to bid on many that I did not...
Hi Doug, What do people use to snipe coin auctions? I was not aware there was software that could do this for sites other than eBay. Peter
Hi @Deacon Ray , who is JA? Thanks Peter
Incredible! My eyes did not believe it so I had to google it in case it was a hoax. Peter
I got massively outbid on a large number of coins yesterday, all of which stretched well above their (low-ball) 'estimates' and into territory...
Great coin Sallent! I do not own any Getas to post so I will sit on the bench for this one. It is both generous and kind of you to part with...
Doug, That photo of the Hadrian is stunning, especially the reverse. Peter
Interesting write up. Here are two I have previously owned (both since sold). The lighter green one was from years ago and I cannot recall if it...
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