I always assumed they were given away as gifts and generally ceremonial in nature and not used for any type of commerce. I also assume the "worth"...
I like the coins and I like the frame.. the name "Worldwide Treasure Bureau" seems so funny, and well kinda shady.. I am sure the coins are fine...
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Excellent additions (and photographs)!! A few Flavians... [ATTACH] Vespasian, 69 - 79 AD AE Sestertius, Rome Mint, 32mm, 22.53 grams Obverse:...
That is an amazing coin! No need for the provenance when the coins are great.
Flavian/Jupiter connection... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Jupiter_(Hermitage)
Yes - their verified age is the real provenance..
Very nice! Nothing like holding a big ol' sestertius in hand. Here are a few of mine (the Nerva shown is a dupondius.. the rest sestertii) .....
Very unfortunate all around. But it just shows how important it is to use PayPal.. more expensive than some options but the guarantee is well...
Are there any sources for this? Not that I doubt it.. I have just read this a couple of times on CoinTalk and would like to know more.
Amazing examples shown... Some of these can be had very inexpensively - still with nice detail. This one was around $30.. [MEDIA]
It sure is... was there any recourse at all? Or just considered stolen?
Constantius I [ATTACH] Reign: As Caesar, A.D. 293-305. Denomination: Æ Follis. Diameter: 29 mm. Weight: 9.34 grams. Mint: Cyzicus, c. A.D....
[ATTACH] OBV.: PROBVS P F AVG Radiate, and cuirassed bust right. REV.: VICTORIA AVG Victory advancing left, holding wreath and trophy.
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I have seen references to Probus' Triumph in 281AD in a few places: In 281 Probus was in Rome to celebrate his victories. Although the Historia...
I purchased this coin from Bargain Bin Ancients .. excellent price as usual and they give a 10% discount to CoinTalkers..which is very nice....
Ah... understood. I am just very surprised the coin changed appearance that dramatically in just 2.5 years. It looks very well... nice result.
Are you saying that the linseed oil made no difference to the coin's appearance? Just not sure what the timing has to do with it?
How did you enjoy this book Donna? I also just found a cheap copy of this online as well.. very excited for its delivery. I had been looking for...
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