No problems gentlemen, hope the off topic doesn't bother anyone. Just checked a linguistic resource, the word 'scurt' seems to come from Latin...
Hi @kevin McGonigal , yes, you are correct. I will try to answer your questions from what I know. "Do you know if the Latin of Romania was like...
In my country even little children learn about Aurelian in the history classes. Trajan and Aurelian are considered the most important emperors in...
When I started collecting ancient coins I decided that one of my areas of interest needs to be ... as many coins with empresses as possible....
And from a lot. Cheap and full of pleasant surprises. Who can ask for more.
Constantius I (Chlorus) as Caesar, Genio Popvli Romani type, Trier, bust left FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB C On reverse - B- gamma across fields, TR in...
I think (and hope, because the pocket is emptier and emptier) these would be the last coins of the year. Participated in an auction and wasn't...
A little off-topic, hope I'm not bothering anyone, but it is somehow similar to the situation in this thread. I know a guy, banknotes collector,...
I want to thank everybody for the info. I think I will post a pic of the coin when it arrives, although my photo skills are (insert profanity...
The Dupondius seems much thicker, right? I do not own a Dupondius yet so I cannot compare in hand. In fact I only have 1 As, a very worn,...
Thank you for your explanations. The coin is not yet with me, just won it. Will have to check it in hand, however the reddish shade makes me...
Would that mean my example is an As, like I first suspected (not knowing that the difference is very subtle)?
Just a question please for @Roman Collector and other specialists. How do you know if this type of coin is Dupondius or As? I know radiated crown...
I started collecting ancient coins about 2 months ago. I had a few, but only bought them for my curiosity, and of course they were in poor shape....
Especially when you're a beginner like me :) I don't hunt rarities and I am content with a coin if it can be identified without doubt.
Thanks @Roman Collector , much appreciated. I suspect it is not a rarity, especially in this condition, but I won't say no.
Hello ladies and gentlemen, Trying to get the RIC number for this Faustina coin. From the size/weight - 27 mm, 10,95 g it is an As. Obv DIVA...
Never encountered personally this situation "any other members had come across instances of auction houses spotting an unusually high bid and...
Some new Augustus added for me as the only 1 I have was feeling lonely. [ATTACH] Kings of Thrace. Rhoemetalkes I and Pythodoris, with Augustus 11...
Congrats! I'm always happy when a passionate collector grabs a rare coin for a small price. Of course I'm very happy when the collector is me but...
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