There are many, many genuine examples of the large letters overlapping the branch. Just a couple more. Sold by ROMA [ATTACH] Sold by Stacks [ATTACH]
Here's one that was sold by CNG [ATTACH]
How is that an indication of a fake? In my example, the branch is part of the I, but it is certainly authentic.
Good questions
It is impossible to authenticate from the picture but it looks genuine to me. I've owned many of these over the years and, as has already been...
@David Atherton, a fantastic catch. I love the unusual style portrait!
Here is a listing in a current auction from a very well known and honest dealer. Note the excellent provenance. I notified them but haven't heard...
Definitely not a deal breaker, great pickup!
Agreed!!!
Hmmmmm, now i'm a liar and a pretender? I have the full correspondence but I choose not to post it publicly. Anyway, how easy is it to fake a...
Thank you for your response @Lolli. 1) Bringing up this previously dead thread will help others to judge whether or not to make a purchase from...
The seeming differences between the two coins are due to the fake wear applied to the first coin.
Yes, odd indeed..... To answer that question of a possible resolution, I would quote William Caxton from his translation of Aesop's fables. "He...
I’ve enjoyed this thread a lot. For comparison, I thought it might be nice to see an example of a parazonium (and spear) being carried by a...
Great pickup @DonnaML. Here’s one of my favorite virtual trays. [ATTACH]
I love the patina on that one @David Atherton! Here's my favorite Salvs by far. Titus, Rome mint, RIC 518. [ATTACH]
Interesting write up. Here's one of my favorite shekels of Tyre. [ATTACH]
Very nice addition @Orfew! Many of his portraits display a fearsome forehead, here's one of my favorites. [ATTACH]
Great catch @Orfew! The hole adds character rather than detracting.
I only have his Great Grandfather, Antiochus I. Probably the finest portrait in my collection. [ATTACH]
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