Are you suggesting there's something wrong with my coin???:D:D:D. (and that thing dangling between his legs: I really want you to be right, but...
Thanks for the write-up. I knew of the Celtic imitations, not that the Romans took over minting. Judging from its fine style, mine's definitely...
Hi Danny. Welcome to CT.:) Being a relative novice, I can't help you with deciding if your coins are fakes or not. I appreciate the fact that...
Happy to get three right Thank you curtisimo for the great idea of this contest. And thanks bcuda, Theodosius, cucumbor, Parthicus and all who...
I wish I had something to sell!:) I find it easy these days to pass if the price gets out of hand. Not a good time to be chasing a particular...
You've collected more in two months than most of us collect in a whole year! And a very nice haul it is too. Congratulations! The Aspendos and...
Poisoned ánd stabbed to death on the same day: some people just can't take a hint... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Parthicus! The only one left on my list. That's why. Change my vote? Not going to happen. Call me a man of principles. And if my principles...
Mercury is missing! Always leaving out the small ones, you bullies!;) [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Edit: someone posted Mercury before. I just didn't see...
I'm no expert, but a trial-run with leaded flans for new dies seems an unlikely explanation to me. There is what looks like a die-break on the...
Hi Cicero. I believe most of your post was an answer to mine. (it's all about attribution... :)) I can see your point. I trust that all coins...
Interesting thread. My view: however long and lofty the provenance of a coin, it still pales in comparison to its history in antiquity. To me,...
Not a spectacular example, but it's the only one I have. Also, so far, my only Byzantine. The die shift is included for free::) [ATTACH]
I participated as well in the auction. 'Participated' perhaps isn't the right word. It had me alternatingly calling out in disbelief and rolling...
Lovely coin. I'm going to play the long odds on this one and say it's mine.:) Admittedly, a small chance of success, but imagine the pay-off if...
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