Nice one, SeptimusT - I also have a holed Republican denarius, with some "love token" style engraving as well: [ATTACH] Roman Republic Denarius...
When it comes to damage, I have so much to share! So when does wear become so awful that it becomes damage? I think this sestertius of Trajan...
Nice one! I have one just like it, but not nearly as nice. [ATTACH] Saloninus Antoninianus (son of Gallienus) (c. 258-260 A.D.)...
Interesting discussion. Without any authority whatsoever, I am on the fence, but leaning towards it being genuine with conservation issues. I'm...
Circumlocution! I was trying to think of that word. Thanks Kevin. Online dictionary definition: "the use of many words where fewer would do,...
I like the whole collection, but wow to that as/dupondius of Faustina II - good work, RC. Of course I immediately ran to my collection to see if...
Well, English is my only language, sorry to say, and I am puzzled by the "desire for greater intimacy." The author might trying to soften the...
"Damage" pretty much describes the bulk of my collection, and so I find this to be a very interesting thread. Here is one of my favorites - a...
Very interesting post. Information on countermarks is much appreciated.
A very useful post - it has been pdf'd into my permanent reference files. Thanks again, RC. You outta write a book.
Nice batch o' Postumi you have there. Here's 2 of mine - Hercules and the Rhine River personified: [ATTACH]
Thank you so much for that thorough reply, RC. It is good to get an RIC confirmation after my Online flubbing about. I am still learning to...
Nice catch. I like it!
I'm not real familiar with these, but it looks official to me as well. There are several SPES types, per OCRE....
Great story, Donna. Thanks for sharing it. I had some coins when I was a kid, but US stuff as I recall. My first ancient came when I was in my...
RC is kind of the Faustina Batman. I hope he takes this as a compliment. But really, Coin Talk is loaded with Batmans who constantly come to...
My new sestertius of Faustina II is confusing me. I think it is RIC 1620, but I am not entirely sure (again, my lack of RIC is showing). From...
Thank you for sharing this - I have wondered about those sellers, but have never gone for it. As Justin notes, No. 5 is a Lucius Verus - not...
I just got a pretty sestertius of Faustina II in the mail yesterday, eBay auction from France. Order placed on March 2, arrival, March 13 (that's...
Thank you Curtis - I appreciate that information. As you can tell from my attribution notes as posted, I was a bit unsure of things on this one!
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