Nice coins, everybody. I got a couple of Volusians from Samaria - these were difficult to attribute because the titles were the similar to those...
I like it! Welcome to Coin Talk.
Whilst in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic, I've been going through piles of other stuff I've collected over the years, namely old books....
Many thanks!
Thank you Factor. I appreciate the help - I am very fond of these, and it bugged me that I was unsure just what they were. Just to make sure -...
[ATTACH] Caracalla Denarius (196 A.D.) Rome Mint M AVR ANTONINVS CAES, draped & cuirassed bust right / SPEI PERPETVAE, Spes...
A while back I got 2 similar Provincial AEs but with non-bearded emperors. I never did get the attribution nailed down beyond a guess, but I...
Interesting, if troubling. Lot's of fakes out there. Mine is very worn, with a convincing patina, so I think it is genuine. Heck if I know for...
A very informative write-up and great tet too. I have a worn and stripped AE from this ruler. After I got it, I had no idea what it was, but I...
Antoninus Pius dupondius - Libertas is holding the pileus as if it might smell bad! She is looking away from the hat. [ATTACH] Commodus - a...
I seem to recall reading somewhere that pre-Hadrian coins with the emperor unshaven was a sign of mourning. For Titus, this would be the death of...
These little Alexander AE's are wonderful - I'll scoop one up whenever the price is right, another way of saying mine aren't very pretty. This is...
That's a terrific looking coin, Terence. Almost more like a medal, given the wonderful artistry. I'll share this ugly AP sestertius because it...
Interesting post. I've been trying to improve my photography without building a professional lighting set-up (because I am lazy and my camera is...
This was such a great thread on Crispina, I thought I'd resurrect it. Just got two new Crispina AEs from eBay today (thank you, US Postal...
Nice OP. I have a similar, more worn example...if I attributed this one correctly...my LRB skills are still "developing." [ATTACH] Constantine...
I have a Philip I and a Gordian III that are fourrée - the Gordian is pretty crude in regards to workmanship, the Philip is a bit more passable...
This is one of my poorer specimens of a Seleucid serrate, but I found it in the local dealer's junk box for $2 which appeals to my scavenger...
Nice coin! I think I have an earthquake of 17 A.D. issue from Sardes: [ATTACH] Tiberius & Livia Æ 18 Sardes, Lydia (c. 17-37...
Thank you for that link!
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