I'm no expert on this, but I was always under the impression for base metal imperial issues that they circulated until worn, after which they...
Wonderful! Would love to own one like it.
Congratulations on your 1st denarius, I think you will find collecting empresses interesting. I only have a few. [ATTACH] Faustina Senior AR...
Ebay is chocked full of errors. Best to do your own research. [ATTACH]
Nice coin Ajax. Tons of mints and fun to collect. [ATTACH] Osca After 204 BC AR Drachm Obvs: Male head right, Ж٣ behind. Revs: Horseman holding...
They were cast that way from the mint, purely stylistic choice I believe. [ATTACH] Alexander III [ATTACH] Antiochus VI [ATTACH] Demetrios I...
Originally I thought Sidon as well, but I believe you are correct with Samaria. The standard for the obol is 0.72, so it is under weight. I don't...
Top one is a modern fantasy piece.
Weight? Actually a Phoenician obol, and commonly are fourree's.
That still is not stopping some from claiming repatriation of artifacts. Many museums have been asked to return certain items acquired in the...
Holding history left sometime last year. I used to talk to Bill Rosenblum regularly at shows and he expressed dissatisfaction with their...
Definitely not true these days, I have two myself. Unfortunately Clio collects these.
I still have 2 to acquire from this series. This one was in my top 10 from last year. [ATTACH]
If the year is 22 it almost assures it is Justinian I. I see some with a star but not for that year. Otherwise the only options I see is a cross....
I noticed the same as you, seems they posted the listings before they were even in hand? It is possible an offer was made lower than the asking...
I can check when I get home, but that will be in a long time. I'm sure others will have an id by then.
I don't have my references, but you need to verify the ruler is Justinian. Some mints have nothing above the I. Not my coin. [ATTACH]
I've also seen where others put Anastasius as the last Eastern emporer, I almost put mine up on the 1st thread (heck here is mine). [ATTACH] Sear...
I see some great examples. I read where some say Zeno is last and others say Constantine XI is and Constantine I is the first Eastern emporer as...
I like the color! [ATTACH] Great Persecution 305 to 313 AD Antioch mint AE Quarter nummus Obvs: GENIO ANTIOCHENI, Tyche of Antioch facing; river...
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