I was surprised when I looked this up in RIC to discover it was a common coin because I do not recall seeing it before. As is so often the case,...
Two more NP antoniniani show great differences considering they were issued by husband and wife. Both appear silver in color but the Salonina is...
The four coins I got at Baltimore from Alexandria all share the Emmett rarity rating 1 (super common). I probably bought them because I want to...
The only Greek coin I bought at Baltimore was this silver triobol of Phokis from the mid 5th century BC. I liked the coin but like it more now...
The Baltimore show Saturday turned up 14 new (to me) old coins. The newest in both senses of the word is something I have really wanted and next...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] When you are designing a coin die and want to include a lot of legend, you have two choices. You can write very small or you...
My only coin from the last Pecunem sale arrived today. Unfortunately I'm unable to be 100% sure what it is since the coin really tells no more...
Today eBay sales resulted in my awaiting three coins and one book. You will see the coins when they arrive. Does anyone know this old book:...
In September 2007, we picked up a Rough Green Snake on the way down the street to meet our Grandson's bus from Kindergarten. "Crawly" died today....
I was playing with making images of coins at an angle either to add a 3d look or to show an edge detail. Is it worth pursuing? I have great...
My newest coin is another falling horseman only a little different from another I have but appealing enough to me to add it rather than replace an...
In another thread the question came up on how to tell a 1797 cartwheel denomination from a photo that does not provide size references. The 2d...
Roman coins offer quite a wide selection of reverse types. Some rulers used just a few; some used many. I really like it when a reverse type...
Many people say the coins of the period following Diocletian's reform are boring because so many of them are just a figure of Genius standing....
Patient tightwad here. Play only if you wish. Today the mailman brought my latest eBay purchase. It was misidentified in the listing so I'll...
As mentioned in a previous thread, I won just one lot in the recent GN Pecunem online auction. It arrived today. Overall, I'd say it is better...
I have shown this Parthian drachm of Mithradates II only tonight noticed the finial on the neck of the portrait. I assume this is a torc or...
I spent way too much time today watching the electronic G&N Pecunem auction close. I only won one lot and was shocked at some of the activity...
Opinion request: Everything else being equal, what is the relative market value of a Rome mint coin and one from one of the branch mints? Of...
Today the postman brought another eBay coin that the rest of you did not feel was worth outbidding me on (I thank you very much). The seller...
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