Nice Claudius Gothicus Randy! That's some exceptional detail on the portrait. Here's my only example. Claudius II, Gothicus;268-270AD Bronze;...
Here's my tribute to the builder of the Colosseum. Emperor Vespasian. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Outstanding coins and outstanding write up as usual AJ. I really enjoy your posts. The Colosseum is currently undergoing a major restoration to...
Great write up TIF! Nice research on the subject with the coins highlighting the historical learning points. Well done. Interesting tidbit...
At 18 it is stack time. But wait...maybe it'll drop to $15....:eek: What do I do...oh what do I do!!!:yack::D
I like your Eudoxia Mat. Wait...does that sound dirty?:eek:
Never mind. I answered my own question. That is if Wikipedia is to be believed: The start of what is viewed as Byzantine currency by...
Nice coins VK. Your second one has a decidedly Byzantine look to it. I know the Eastern Roman Empire essentially became the Byzantine Empire....
Those are beautiful coins Zohar. Congrats on the NEWPs!
Very cool Steve. Not too many WWII vets still around. Please thank him for his service for me. And tell him his old timey stamp collection rocks!!!
Another pick up from the lot I purchased last week. Emperor Arcadius. My first Eastern Roman Emperor. I got this little coin for a song...and...
Actually Slim Shady...it's busted $20 several times since you started the thread back in April...ah-ight? Tru dat!;) [ATTACH]
Welcome to the dark side!:vamp: I switched from US coins to ancients 18 mos ago and haven't looked back. Sure...you coulda' bought a Gordian Ant...
Now having started this thread, how can I resist? My first Postumus was also in the lot I bought this week. Haven't even had the chance to...
Nice one Mat.
Try this link. You don't have to do the math, it does it for you. http://www.silvercoinstoday.com/silver-calculators/us-silver-coin-calculator/
XF. $35-40...
That's a very interesting factoid. Now that you mention it, the head is obviously out of proportion.
...a little on the hefty side, according to the statue. o_O [ATTACH]
I added a few coins to my Roman Imperial collection this week. Most from the Crisis of the Third Century time period(AD 235-284). I needed this...
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