For those interested in imitations of Athenian coinage, here is an important study in that field. Many of you, I am sure, are very familiar with...
Yes, in these stormy times the winds can blow into the forum and cause anger and division. I simply hope that we can maintain the qualities of...
Thanks! I'll make a note and label for the coin. I really don't remember when I acquired it, but it has been knocking around in a box for over...
I just came across this Alexandria BI tetradrachm, but I am not sure about the emperor, possibly Caracalla (on one of his better days)? Any...
Here's a nice Lysimachus drachm that Doug posted recently. Really nice centering on this one, especially the reverse, plus a top notch photo, a...
While wandering around the Internet tonight, I came across this short, interesting article on a large Byzantine gold hoard found in Israel in...
I'm the member who suggested that the second coin might be an imitation, possibly from Philistina. There's a long slightly curving line on...
I would bide my time, not rush into selling the denarius. But, if you do decide to sell, this forum would be a good way to test the waters. I...
That's a lovely example. While I was out tonight, big owl was hanging out with some of his buddies.... [ATTACH]
Thanks. Yes, this coin has benefited from the Renwax treatment.
No great rarity here.... This coin came by way of eBay. It is quite readily available, across this and other emperors, and comes in a wide range...
Everyone marches to his or her own drummer. Everyone has varying tastes and preferences. While I do find a lot of hyping and promotion going on...
So maybe it's best to leave well enough alone.
Thanks. I did apply Renwax to the Cleopatra VII 80 drachma that I have been working on. Here are the "before" and "after" photos: Before...
Thanks I guess we're talking trade-offs.
This coin arrived today. It is quite unusual. It is an imitation of the Athenian tetradrachm of the mid to late 5th century BC. It is made of...
The coin looks like it's been partially cleaned. I'd be inclined to leave it as is and let the brighter areas tone darker. The fields seem to...
Thanks. I've been looking at this website: https://www.tesorillo.com/aes/_rev/valen2_i.htm
Thanks I also came across this nummus of Valentinian II online: VALENTINIAN II. AE nummus. 364-375 AD. Siscia mint. VICTORIA AVGGG / BSIS...
Thanks Is that the small figure to the lower right? There appears to be a central figure facing right. I've rotated the coin, and this seems...
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