Oh you know what, something I want to add is a Geta provincial from Rabbathmoba to complete the set. [IMG] [IMG]
There are so many types of coins...from so many different time periods and empires...and well...at least for 2017 I would like to add a man faced...
Those aren't grades used in ancients except by NGC. I'm not looking to start a slab/no slab debate. Grading ancients is a whole new ball game....
I think someone may have asked this before but I can't remember...are these engraved or overstruck? You'll have that boxcar in no time!
Way cool @dwhiz !
I think it's a very nice coin and I don't think you did bad at all.
Good point @hoth2
I forgot a keyword - background. I can't get the backgrounds the same.
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I don't have one to share but that's very cool you it was found "locally" and a very good price! Winner!
When shooting with black I struggle with getting both the obverse and reverse to look the same when the photos are cropped and combined. I can...
One I would love to have, not only because of the reverse but I like how his chin and nose are really getting out there.
The best I can do: Thasos [IMG] Thasos, Thrace, BC 168-148 AR, tetradrachm, 16.12g, 31mm; 11h Obv.: Portrait of Dionysos Rev.: ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ to left,...
Just like the others have said...if you're not happy with your coin now you'll never be happy with it. Send it back, ask for a refund.
I understand your frustration @Mat and I'm more like Doug here (think I've said that twice todayo_O). It looks like a good coin but I don't know...
Sorry red, nothing to share. Interesting observation about the helmet styles though. Seems there is always more to learn.
Doug's layout throughout the history is pretty dang cool because you can see how styles or tastes or skills changed.
Guess the website is good for more than just the pictures? ;) Guess I should have read the articles too!
Under $5... [IMG] Ptolemy IX, BC 117-58 AE, 3.21g, 16mm; 12h; Neopaphos mint, Cyprus Obv.: Head of Zeus Right Rev.: Zeus standing holding torch &...
I really like that reverse type. My only: [IMG] Maximinus Thrax, Rome, AD 235-238 AE, sestertius, 31mm, 20g; 12h; AD 235-236 Obv.: IMP MAXIMINVS...
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