No, I purchased from Frank Robinson's coin shop (http://www.fsrcoin.com/index.html).
Invoking 24 hour rule Next: Any Roman coin struck in Spain
You have a better imagination than me. However, nice coin. My recent Athens Owl with nothing special to point to: [ATTACH]
The best scene was the very first where the Romans are preparing an assault on the barbarians. After that it went downhill. [IMG]
[ATTACH] AUGUSTUS Æ Semis OBVERSE: AVGVSTVS DIVI·F, Laureate head right REVERSE: Q. PAPIR . CAR . Q.TER.MONT.II.VIR.Q., Hexastyle temple with...
Although I quoted Dr. Einstein, I'm afraid I'm in the empty desk category. My desk/office is nearly always clean and neat. I've always been this...
My point was that people in general are weary and tempers flaring.
[ATTACH] ANONYMOUS ROMAN REPUBLIC Æ Uncia Obv.: Helmeted head of Roma left, pellet behind Rev.: Galley prow right, ROMA above, pellet below Rome...
In my estimation, the AP is authentic
I think it's time for all of us to get the heck out of the house!!!!!!!! [IMG]
The ancient coin was struck under Antonius Pius.
Best example I've seen.
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I put both images side-by-side, and I don't think they are from the same dies. Too many dissimilarities.
That is an interesting example @Severus Alexander. If the price was right, I would have placed a bid in order to compliment my chipped example....
Gee, I know that coin!
[IMG] From Wikipedia: Originally known as Pityusa or Pityussa, it was colonized from Phocaea and Miletus. During the 6th and 5th century BC,...
[ATTACH] ACHAEMENID EMPIRE AR Siglos OBVERSE: Persian king or hero in kneeling/running stance right, holding spear and bow REVERSE: Incuse punch...
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