A few more Romano-Gallic emperors: [ATTACH] Postumus Augustus, A.D. 260-269 Silver Double Denarius Lugdunum mint Obv: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG Rev:...
Interesting coin. Kind of a reversal of the CONSTANTINOPOLIS and VRBS ROMA obverses paired with the GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse of ca. A.D. 337.
Reverse is similar to @Mat's and @svessien's, but with a different legend: [ATTACH] (Bronze) AE III Cyzicus mint, A.D. 378-383 Obv: D N...
It looks like there are two Lambdas in the middle of the reverse inscription above the rider. That would make this Philip III. And yes, it does...
I am nearly certain that the coin is Valentinian II, based on the long, unbroken obverse legend. On worn LRBs, it can be very difficult to tell...
I agree with all of the above. And yes, once I get over my initial "My bid was the high bid! Um . . .did I pay too much?" reaction, I'm usually...
Well, not exactly buyer's remorse. More like imposter syndrome. Most of everything I bid on in the last Roma eAuction went for multiples of what...
Here's one with a truncated reverse legend: [ATTACH] London mint, A.D. 307-310 RIC 108 Obv: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG Rev: MARTI PAT-RI PROPVG -...
While bronze disease is a concern, it is very easy to recognize and even easier to treat. If that is all that is keeping you from buying ancient...
I've written the auction house and explained to them why the coins are offensive to collectors and suggested that they withdraw them. I will...
Nice job. I believe you have gotten it about a clean as it's going to get. Congratulations on your new addition. What is the size of your...
Are you certain that that's a vertical thunderbolt below the horse? From the photo it looks like it might be a weakly-struck monogram. Perhaps it...
[ATTACH] AE18 (half unit?) 5.7g.
The other option for starting out collecting ancient coins is late Roman bronzes of average or lower condition. If you are buying from eBay, stick...
If you were to cut a majorina down to 1/4 its original size, wouldn't you end up with two straight edges meeting at a more or less right angle...
Here's an idea: go to VCoins or Agora Auction's Archive and search for "Kushan" or "Menander" (or whatever else you are interested in). You will...
I know you didn't ask for this, but here's my page of Coins of the Constantine Dynasty. It also includes coins of the usurpers Magnentius,...
There are many, many different references for Greek coins, including the British Museum Collection (BMC) and the many different volumes of the...
Let the coin soak in 6-8 oz. of distilled water (DW) for a 2-3 days, then empty the water, pat the coin dry and put it back in fresh DW. Repeat...
Thanks to everyone who responded and helped drag me into the 21st century. Cute dog, BTW.
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