They do it so easily and repeatedly at some reputable auction houses, as if forgery is some sort of pride. SHAME indeed.
So genuine and live. Those ancient "imitations" represent the early spread of ancient coinage or Economic Civilization. Congrats..
Struck at Antioch under Domitian, the obverse of this bronze coin has a rectangular counter mark figuring Athena. Next : Phoenician Temple...
The following bronze coin was struck in Alexandria under Ptolemy II to commemorate Alexander the Great. It's red color was initially included....
Superb. I thought the write-up was some valuable pages picked up from the book " History of Numismatics". Here's a silver coin of Alexandria from...
Of course Erin. We all need to pray for the safety of all Humanity from that wicked virus. It's like war.. Just a tiny organism.. Patience, hope...
The following coin was struck at Smyrna under Gordian III. Obverse shows Senate bust, with reverse including Tyche in temple. SNG 1321. [ATTACH]...
This bronze one was struck under Antiochos I and shows the Macedonian shield. Reverse shows an elephant. Sc 339.3a. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Ancient Roman art and jewelry. Awesome..
Is there any reference that depicts a menorah on an ancient jeton or glass weight ?
Neither a coin nor a reproduction,the following item has the sacred Menorah standing. Reverse shows some form of spiral or snail. It's likely to...
Every time I read your display and write-up @octarinechix, I feel the combination of History and Geography. It's live and cheerful.. Original.
Neat and attractive display.
Welcome to the lovely, attractive and dark side. Your deep interest in ancient coins derives from your passion to History and culture. Hope you...
@ominus1 .. May God help us for ever. Cheers all the way.
Thanks a lot to all of you. I learned that I have to keep this precious gem, even though it's a reproduction. The "genuine" value is beyond...
The ancient Tree of Life, known as Menorah seems a little bit original on obverse of this coin. The legend looks probably ancient Hebraic, with...
Many people and few collectors would like to keep it raw just like that, for ever.
I've just heard on TV from medical sources in Italy that a professional team from the Netherlands have succeeded in elaborating an antidote...
This one is also a Levantine imitation (400-450 B.C.). But it's a tetradrachm, possibly minted in Antioch. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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