Great coins, M.M. I always like to see the coins that don't follow the accepted shape.
Mmmmmm. O.K. Thank-you. (Still learning.)
An observation. I know that it doesn't address the O.P.'s question, but, the 'plumage' atop the helmet of the reverse image in the two photos (red...
My Q. Titivs (Believed to be) Q Titius Denarius. 90 BC. Head of young Bacchus right / Pegasus springing right from a tablet on which is inscribed...
@Ardatirion Very interesting. Thank-you. All adds to the knowledge base.
A 1750 year old 'fake', or legally made coin for trade purposes that didn't originate from a recognized mint? Are they collectable?
My only Maesa (low quality). [ATTACH] I don't have an 'attribution' so if anyone has a pointer? (Edit) Possibly . . . Julia Maesa. Augusta, AD...
I am pretty sure it is, M.M. but it is the Reverse that I am having trouble with and I need help on.
Obverse. (Might be Claudius II.) [ATTACH]
I have asked for a copy of the Obverse and I am waiting for a reply.
A friend has asked me to help identify this coin but I don't recognize the 'personage' or the legend. Does anyone have any ideas, please? (I...
Thank-you, everyone. I am well pleased with your comments and I will offer accordingly. Hopefully I will be successful as I do not have any of these.
It has been suggested that before one buys one can put the coin to the members for their opinion so here goes. I am bidding on this 'Janus' but i...
In Spink 1998 Eanbald II (796-830) is 868.
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Oooops. I have owned this coin for some time, but I had never seen that either. (I can blame my poor eyesight on age.) Caught again! Note: In my...
Silver "Stycas' ceased production in 837 A.D. After that they were made of Copper. This silver 'penny' was minted 854-858 A.D.
The English Penny, originally a coin of 1.3 to 1.5 g pure silver, was introduced around the year 785 by King Offa of Mercia. These coins were...
I thought that the Saxon period was from the 5th to the 7th centuries? Anyway, Aethelred has featured already, so my choice from my collection...
Nice one, Chris. Put up the other one when it arrives. Some additional (worn) silvered Antoniniani examples of mine would be:- PROBUS...
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