In hand it doesn't look cast. The photography brings that out. I am worried about the size of the rim, and the weight (or lack thereof) of course....
I was told that this coin was not genuine, but I can't recall being told why. I am sure that if it is so, it is something simple. Can anyone help...
@chrsmat71 Hey Chris, if you are still after a Maxentius 'Ostia', would you like mine? No charge. P.M. me if you would.
Nice coin and great 'write-up', Bing. CONSTANTIUS I Chlorus RIC VI Cyzicus 9a[ATTACH]
I have a few of Maxentia. Here is the one in the best condition. MAXENTIUS BILLION FOLLIS RIC VI. Rome 202a [ATTACH] I even have a 'beat up' one...
Thanks for the write-up. I like it. Here is my Boeotian Shield 379-371 B.C. Hemidrachm 2.5gm, AR13mm, Obv: Boeotian Shield Rev: Kantharos and...
(My view.) I have read this post from beginning to end and I would like to thank @GDJMSP for putting forward the Moderator's 'view'. I have never...
Ooops. Sorry Zumbly. You are right. In my haste to copy from Wildwinds I should have noticed that error.
I purchased this gold 'leaf' from a reputable collector, and good friend of mine. His comments were that it was an ancient Roman pure gold leaf,...
Lepidus Jr's dad. Lepidus Sr. Mn. Aemilius Lepidus. Denarius, Rome, 114 or 113 BC; AR (g 3,63; mm 19; h 6) Obverse - Laureate female bust r....
Sorry. I don't see a (galley) prow anywhere on your 'reverse'. See TIF's comment:-
@paddyman98 Thank-you. That is exactly what I was looking for.
In honor of Independence Day I purchased this item. I know not what it is. Is it a coin? A token? Is it in the Red Book? Can anyone help please?...
Nice to see two French girls getting along so well.
Speaking of Independence Day, I recently purchased this. Can anyone please tell me what it is? Is it a coin? [ATTACH]
Happy Independence Day to All, and Thank-You! [ATTACH]
I don;t know what happened, but here are the photos again.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Three and three. What to do?
These are photos of the same Thessaly coin using different lighting. One obscures the 'patina' while the other highlights it. I do not know which...
I recently saw this coin for sale (from a trusted seller), and I talked myself into buying it. I have no idea what a 'Double Majorina' is,...
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