Domitian's denarius output can seem very monolithic at times. The same four Minerva types show up year after year with only occasional relief with...
Every once in a while, quite by accident, I stumble across a coin that comes as a complete surprise. Recently I purchased a Domitian as Caesar...
I'm still trying to get my coining caught up after taking several days off. This didrachm arrived last week. [ATTACH] Vespasian AR Didrachm...
Over the weekend the postman finally delivered my recent Roma win. [ATTACH] Vespasian AR Denarius Ephesus mint, 69-70 AD RIC 1399 (C), BMC 434,...
Recently I purchased a vintage 1940's Bausch & Lomb magnifying glass, which I use almost everyday for viewing my coins. This new purchase has...
Vespasian's Alexandrian tetradrachms often come very worn. When choosing one, it's really down to deciding how much wear is acceptable and that it...
After the holiday weekend, the postman delivered my latest CNG win. I was really thrilled to finally hold it in hand. [ATTACH] Vespasian AR...
Yet another Flavian tet arrived at my door. [ATTACH] Titus AR Tetradrachm Alexandria mint, 80-81 AD RPC 2467 (4 spec.) Obv: AYTOK TITOY KAIΣ...
I had previously mentioned in another thread that a coin was added to a recent purchase for free as an incentive to close the deal. The main coin...
I was very happy to receive a very scarce quinarius this past week. [ATTACH] Titus as Caesar AR Quinarius Rome mint, 73 AD RIC V532 (R3), BMC -,...
Summer, to my mind, is a fitting season to contemplate and research an Alexandrian tetradrachm. The coins should feel right at home in the balmy...
Call me an obsessive, but I just had to have this minor variant. [ATTACH] Vespasian AR Denarius Ephesus Mint, 71 AD RIC 1434 (R), BMC 459 var.,...
I kept tabs on this coin for over a year. The price slowly declined over time and finally reached a level I felt was acceptable for the condition....
For sometime I've been debating on whether or not to radically change my coin storage method. Up until now I have kept my coins in 2x2 cardboard...
Inspired by Steve's "Coin and Music" thread, I thought one featuring books and coins would be welcomed too. The coin: [ATTACH] Titus AR...
My latest coin is this Domitian drachm from Lycia. [ATTACH] Domitian AR Drachm Rome mint for Lycia, 95 AD RPC 1502 (5 spec.) Obv: AYT KAIC...
My Memorial Day weekend was greatly enhanced when the postman delivered this beauty Saturday. [ATTACH] Titus AR Denarius Rome Mint, 79 AD RIC 23...
A few weeks ago I posted a quinarius that was a bit better than what you normally find for the denomination. My newest addition is much more...
I was really thrilled to find this unlisted Domitian denarius recently. [ATTACH] Domitian AR Denarius Rome mint, 85 AD RIC 392A (R3), BMC - ,...
My latest arrival is a denarius of Titus as Caesar I thought I had already added to my collection many years ago when Harry Sneh was sending me...
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