I have this (overcleaned) coin that is confusing me, and I am hoping that someone might recognize something and be able to point me in the right...
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Not knowing if my bid was going to be successful, I also purchased this coin from a collector friend. L. Aelius Caesar, As, Struck 137 A.D., AE...
I can now cross this one off my 'bucket list'. (According to ‘Armstrong Economics’ (part of) Aelius’ story goes thus - ) In 136 AD, Hadrian was...
After some further research, I am happier that it is Theodosius I, RIC IX Thessalonica 37(d) Thank-you again for your help.
@maridvnvm Thank you Martin. Now I can see that. (I became somewhat tunnel-visioned before.) I do appreciate your efforts. Thanks to you, it looks...
I have to admit defeat on this one. I (think) that I can see:- Obv: "D N IVL CONSTA-NTIUS P F AVG" (Constantius II), draped and cuirassed bust...
@Curtisimo I know the feeling well. My favourite electrum is my avatar. MYSIA Kyzikos c.600-550 B.C. Electrum (6 mm, 0.50 gm. Head of Tunny right...
I am afraid that I disagree with your comment about the necessity for having a base knowledge in ancient Roman politics, to start collecting. You...
Can we see this in it? [ATTACH] PHOKIS Federal Coinage, circa 354-352 B.C. AE 16mm, 4.21gm., Onymarchos, magistrate. SNG Cop.131 See also [ATTACH]
Steve, Not good, but you've done it before, (and I've been doing it for 20 years). One day at a time. Love you 'brother', (in adversity). I'll...
Thanks, @RAGNAROK You seem to agree with me. I wonder if anyone else has an opinion, or has some 'wisdom' on these coins they might wish to share.
I have this Celtic(?) coin that I know nothing about. In fact I know very little about Celtic coins, at all, and this is my first foray into that...
@GerardV Thanks for that. I hadn't considered that possibility. It makes sense. (I am O.K. with that.) Thank you, again.
Ah. I see. That would explain it. Thank you.
I am concerned that my 'page' might not be showing all that it is supposed to. Post #4 shows as being from GerardV and goes But the three prior...
@ancientone "B" is similar to RHODES (guess) Obv: Head of Nerva (?) Rev: Fem. figure holding Nike and sceptre
@ancientone "D" Similar to Hispania Ulterior, CARTEIA, 2nd.-1st. centuries B.C. Obv: Head of Zeus Rev: Thunderbolt
@ancientone "C" could be Seleucis and Piera, ANTIOCH ad OROTEM, 1st century BC Obv: Head of Zeus Rev: Zeus seated holding Nike. Dated 231 (= 81...
@Quant.Geek 'Silber' is the European (German) spelling of 'Silver'.
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