IMHO I would pass this coin. When purchasing ancient coins, especially Byzantine, I look for fine enough or even medium condition. Then I try to...
As far as I remember, Constantine killed both Maxentius and Maximinus II.
Can we compare Providencia to these protective spirits?
Without the Internet and CT most of my collection would be Fakes.
Really interesting, educational and professional essay. Congrats...
Weighing 5.55 g. the following coin was struck at Juliopolis in Bithynia under Alexander Severus. Reverse shows Tyche with polos on head, holding...
Mine was struck at Antioch under Emperor Antoninus Pius. Reverse shows Fortuna. RIC 893. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Struck under Alexander Severus, the reverse of this bronze coin reveals a snake emerging out from a basket. Exergue possibly reads in Greek : FIG...
Seriously.. Can we methodically identify the denominations of Roman bronze coins, aside from usual dimension ?
Weighing just 9.53 g. the following coin has deified Empress Faustina on obverse. Reverse shows Ceres standing and holding a torch and corn ears....
Here's a bigger shot, but not at day light. It reads IMPCAESP.........[ATTACH]
The first couple of coins were struck at Berytus under Trajan and Gordian III weighing 20.77 g. and 12.22 g. respectively. They both have a temple...
Yes. It happened to me yesterday and I thought that the problem was my own computer.. A virus for instance. Thank God every thing is OK now.
Nice and quick historical write-up. I've got 2 Greek usurpers. The first is Alexander Balas, with Apollo on reverse. The second is Alexander...
More colorful ancient stones and artifacts are being revealed. The first is red weighing 27.36 g. The second looks like a white-orange ring or...
What's the melt value of this lot ?!
Lucky and juicy deal. Thanks for letting us enjoy them with you.
Interesting and curious write-up. The following coin was struck under the Aitolian League circa 260 AD. Obverse shows Apollo, whereas reverse...
Commemorative.. Exergue : SMTSE, I think. That would stand for Thessalonica.
The following coin is worn, but I noticed that the head of the horse does not touch the ground. Somewhat unusual for that wide series of coins FH....
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