I think the legend is P FELIX and not FELIC as you have in your attribution. Beautiful coin with a stunner of a portrait!
[ATTACH] I think I've reached a good stopping point in my attempt to clear up this coin, and I'm pleased with the results. Picture isn't great,...
Nice picks, both have great eye appeal. I'm after one of the pulvinar with a peacock types myself, and yours is really well done.
I have idly speculated that left facing busts from the Roman mints may have been a form used by the celators to display their skill, or possibly...
Nice sestertius. Your interpretation seems sound to me.
If you don't feel comfortable cleaning it yourself, but would like it to be cleaned, why not contact your most local coin sellers to see if any of...
Lovely coin. I'd be happy to have it.
I don't think (I hope!) I've been unfortunate enough to buy a modern fake so far, so no sin bin for me yet. I do have a couple of contemporary...
Interesting selection and I think my favourite is the Aethelred II penny. Good job.
Nothing to share other than admiration for a fascinating topic I knew nothing about before entering this thread. Also, that verse by Ovid is...
Yes I'd seen a number of the Solo Invicto coins when I was browsing, and almost went for one of those until I spotted this one for pocket change....
That's a lovely sestertius @Roman Collector , pleasantly worn and smooth with an attractive patina. Just the kind of sestertius I like.
Good eyes there, I think you're right. I'll keep an eye out for any more in the wild.
Yes it's a good one I thought, quite dramatic. I am still learning about the reverse types used at this time so I'm frequently coming across...
It is, and to my knowledge it consisted of several different and fairly extensive issues over a period of about 10 years. This one was likely...
Got a pleasant surprise today with the arrival of a few coins. [ATTACH] RIC VI 153 Londinium CONSTANTIVS P F AVG COMITI - AVGG NN 23mm, 3.45g,...
Is that a book or an article RC? Do you know where I can get hold of it? Googling is not proving useful and wants to point me back to this...
So with the new year rapidly approaching, anyone have any additions or second thoughts? I have gained a little clarity since I posted and have...
If the Augusta coins are on the 5th anniversary, and Aeternitas on the 10th, are the ones with varied legends such as Juno from the first issue?...
Well I've just taken a look at my Carausius coin which is soaking in distilled water at the moment. I'm trying to soften up the soil deposits on...
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