Really nice group - I enjoyed the post. I agree the Julian II is excellent and I like the provincial Severus Alexander second.
I would mail it home...
Excellent coins.. #4 would be my favorite.
Just sent out my gift today... going international so I hope it arrives in time - will be close!!
He did not say why when you spoke to him?? Very sad.. I liked his input, willingness to help and his (too infrequent) auctions. He has opinions -...
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Interesting article... https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/nov/21/uk-metal-detectorists-guilty-of-theft-after-concealing-3m-treasure-hoard
I hope you will not be offended by a joke: "On eBay this coin may be listed as featuring the extremely rare reverse of Nerva showing his rear end,...
Haha - I appreciate the contribution and the coin. Thank you!
I placed a bunch of proxy bids on the auction as I knew I would be unavailable on the day.... went strong on a couple... but lost 'em all... so...
Nice coin! and thanks for the info.. for all of the denari I have seen the attribution is given as Pietas.
I picked up this rough denarius of Commodus for $12... missing legends, well worn, etc. but I have had an enjoyable time this evening attempting...
I was wondering what older collectors use for magnification? Is there a "go to" loop or magnifier that is reasonably priced? I have seen some desk...
Mine is a very rough sestertius... [ATTACH] AELIUS (136-138). Sestertius. Rome. Obv: L AELIVS CAESAR. Bare headed and draped bust right. Rev:...
My older brother had the space capsule... we used to recreate the "splash down" in the bath every Saturday. If you got in together you both got...
I am sure they are worth a bundle. Collectors are odd... I am one.
I guess I have not seen it all.... Good memories looking at these cars - pretty cool.. but kinda nuts... does anyone collect GI Joe? That would...
[ATTACH] Not mine... just saw this - I wish I could afford it. Now THAT is a portrait! It's beautiful.
"The pairings will be random and anonymous"... that's what I like to hear - as it should be - will be fun! [ATTACH]
Happens all the time.. patience is a virtue...but it's hard (thus a virtue)! Do you plan on selling this coin or do you love it and want to keep...
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