Wow! Spectacular!
Wonderful write up and exciting coins to be sure. The elephant looks incredibly massive and menacing, in complete contrast to the elegant stork on...
Sounds like you are ready to move on.. we don't need you falling on the sword anymore (but I really appreciated the experiments - we all learned...
Lovely coin @Bing ... would love to own one but my wife and daughters already think my hobby is crazy and if that came through the mail slot I...
Well I don't know what to say... I appreciate you posting your findings so others can learn from this. But when I look at your other posts...
Some great coins of Maximinus II Daia on this thread. Unless I missed it I did not see this reverse legend on this thread. eBay pickup that just...
@Orielensis I believe these containers are called gem jars. Here is a link: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=gemstone+jars&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
I have two recent additions that quite small (but won't beat any records).. [ATTACH] Mysia, Kyzikos. Circa 510-475 BC. AR Obol (0.79 gm,...
Since it's a free for all.... my latest cool addition.. [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] Mysia, Kyzikos. Circa 510-475 BC. AR Obol (0.79 gm, 9mm/13mm). Obv.: Forepart of boar l.; behind, tunny. Rev.: Head of lion l. in incuse...
Whatever your religion.... whatever your thoughts about Rome, the ancients and Christianity.. You HAVE to admire the woman that was Helena. We are...
What method was used? Is the patina stripped or intact?
Wonderful information... I know I will add an Owl someday and these posts are very informative.
Wonderful coin Donna!
@randygeki - all amazing coins.. that Claudius is really something very special!
Oh - that is wonderful news @Terence Cheesman .. I will make a note of that!! Are you not in Canada? I though you were? If so the coin has made...
Very nice coin!
Amazing coins - just a beautiful set!!... Here is my set .. in bronze and certainly of lower grade. But happy to own them. [ATTACH]
Here is my recent Titus acquisition.. an excellent left facing portrait. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
There are many resources online if you are interested in looking further into the coins of Licinius.. here are a couple:...
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