Paul, who did you purchase this coin from? An eBay seller?
Paul, this is one of the most commonly faked coins you can find. You have a consensus from experienced dealers and collectors that this is a...
This is BOT for sure, fantastic example. No challenge from me either, especially since I haven't been able to find one yet!
I always thought Tiberius started with a T.....?
When looking for a denarius of Caligula, patience pays off. So does knowing what your looking at. I never thought I would have the opportunity...
How many of us have a coin that can be narrowed down to a minting period of just a few days? Another nice catch and nice history lesson David!
@Orfew, Grant's Twelve Caesars has been on my want list for a while, maybe it's time to pick it up! @vespasian70, I'm glad you like it! Earlier...
Thanks again for all the kind words but don't feel obliged to bid against me when another one comes up! :D I find the year of the four emperors...
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Thanks for the kind words, many would be hard pressed to find a reason to love this piece. @Alegandron, whether you believe Vindex was nobly...
All the denarii from the civil wars of 68-69 are rare, some are exceedingly rare. I was able to add the second known RIC 12 example to my...
The OP coin is a well known fake. If it were real in this condition I would think it would bring thousands not hundreds.
Okay, I tried to do this fast before someone else responded. #1 Galba, #2 Nero, #3 Augustus, #4 Vespasian, #5 Titus, #6 Vitellius, #7 Claudius,...
I agree. That punch was hit hard to wipe off every detail.
Here are examples of defaced vs damnatio from my collection. What were they protesting by defacing this coin? There are other similar defaced...
Outstanding eye as usual, a wonderful catch!
I think you may be right. He was on the list of people I emailed originally but he's not the one who responded.
I would move it up the top of the flagpole except I already sent it to every email on their contact page! That's what really blew my mind! I...
Okay, so here's the latest. I finally got an email asking which lots I received which I promptly replied to, lots 1004 and 1147. The next day I...
The style of the second example strikes me as an ancient imitation. Maybe copying your example?
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