I have been working on 4th Century coins a lot over the last few days and as a result reading about that era. In particular I have been thinking...
Since there has been a lot of mention of bad experiences with Vcoins dealers here of late, I wanted to post feedback on an order that I received...
Have there been any published estimates of the relative rarity of the various mints issuing coins between about AD 300-350?
This table from ERIC II lists all Roman rulers from most common to rarest. I believe the table has some weaknesses, but it is a good starting...
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I have always been fascinated by Postumus and his successors. I've been looking at a few coins that I have and feeling the urge to know more. Is...
I am not altogether happy with these photos, they fail to capture the appearance of the coin in hand, but I guess they will no for now. This is a...
I received my package in the mail today from CNG. [IMG] I was met by a profusion of bubble wrap and an invoice. [IMG] Of the 11 coins, 9 were...
I began collecting coins at about 6. Started collecting ancients at 14.
This 26mm bronze was minted in Tarsus (the birthplace of Paul) between 164-27 BC. I had to have it because the seated figure appears to be.......
I have owned this for years, but only got around to photographing it today.[IMG] [IMG]
I was invited to this forum by another member who I have known for many years. I have been a member of the PCGS CU forums for years and have...
I was the winner (or at least high bidder) of a group lot from CNG today. I thought it would be a fun experiment to see how I do with it as only...
Have you ever purchased a "Large Lot" from a CNG auction in which there are (as an example) there are 15 coins, but only 6 are pictured? If so,...
I am looking at a Cistophoric Tet of Claudius that is listed as RIC I 120. It is of the type shown below, but the picture is just an example of...
This is a question that may have already been asked in some form, but I have not seen it so I will ask anyway. What is your motivation for...
Does anyone know what happens to unsold lots from CNG's eAuctions?
I have the following coin of Aurelian from the Serdica Mint. The reverse has a star in the field between the figures, but in ex there is a KA. In...
This week has been a great one for ancients. On Wednesday I received two coins in the mail and won a portrait Denarius of Mark Antony on CNG. Then...
This is my win from CNG today, excited to get it! [IMG] The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Summer 32 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.86 g, 3h). Athens mint....
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