It looks as if there's some competition from an unexpected quarter for discovering hoards of ancient coins.......
Thanks I would be inclined to agree, except for the atypical treatment of the palmette which is stylistically dissimilar to the style of the mid...
Well, here we go again. This is a new coin, one that was described as Athenian in nature. I tend to differ. First, the palmette on the obverse...
27. When your ancients collection reaches a critical mass, collapses, and becomes a black hole, which ultimately swallows the entire planet.
That's a stunning aureus, Donna. You're right about the reverse. If you are going to have one coin of this type, try to locate one with an...
On the subject of Eros, as depicted in Antiquity, there is a book which has fabulous photos of ancient works in different media, titled Eros in...
A very interesting thread. The dividing line between love and death is very fine indeed. Here's a fairly modern take on the subject: [MEDIA]
My favorite Janus type coin, and my tribute to the month of January. Eastern Celts, Serbia, third century BC tetradrachm, Janus type 12.73 grams...
This coin arrived today after a diversion in transit that landed it for a while at a postal facility in southern Maine. I was afraid that it...
What a beautiful coin! A wonderful gift! This is my only Julia Domna denarius, for type. [ATTACH]
The Cleopatra VII portrait is excellent for the grade, really bold. The three-piece nomos is beautiful and appealing in its own way. Finally the...
Thanks. I'm not sure what the weight standards for this denomination are. I did see online that the 5 marks and 10 marks were struck in...
This is a coin that I've owned since the early 80's, purchased from a Canadian coin dealer who advertised in Coin World. I would like you...
Here is an AE as of Faustina I, posthumous, depicting her as Aeternitas, the personification of eternity, facing left, on a globe, which I assume...
Personally, I've never used a representative for auctions. The vast majority of my auction purchases have been around $1,500 and lower. I'd...
I am so sorry for your loss. With it, I am sure, come memories of times past; may they provide you with solace and comfort over the years to...
I've posted various owls with countermarks in the past. As an important coin used in trade throughout the eastern Mediterranean, and elsewhere,...
That's interesting. Thanks for the information. I certainly don't want to deal with another coin detained by US Customs. One point, though -...
That's a really cool gift and some really nice coins have been posted! Buying late third-fourth century AD Roman coins is off the beaten path for...
That's a dazzling lineup of gold for 2021! I especially like the Edward VI 1/2 gold ryal.
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