Great coin Valentinian, congrats.
I does indeed look like a Heraclius issue of Issauria, Sear 844-846. They are notoriously rough as well as tough to find, you done good. I'm...
Hanky Panky?
Ok, this posting and the rest of the contributions just scream out for comment, palms down. It really is a "crock.":angelic:. Feel free to groan,...
Great idea on the cd spindle Razz, I'll have to play with that. To elevate the coin from the background I use a cheap set of sockets ranging from...
Amen brother.:angelic:
First the Dublin Trinity Tavern token. Yes, the Trinity Tavern exists today and in it's ninth location. The "Dragon" is pure silver. My feeling...
Hey brother, there is still time. "Always look at the bright side of life" as quoted from the Life of Brian. Cheers
It's what I call a "Yea But" coin. Run for the hills, you will hate it if you buy it.
A fun posting. I'm no longer a collector of this period as I switched from Roman coinage to "Byzantine" numismatics, a different bite of the same...
Thats what is called a Yea...BUT coin. If you get the coin, as another pointed out, your eye will always drill right to the spot of concern. I...
I do believe the word after Victoire is crown (une coronne). I had to get out my old petit Dictonnaire Larousse,36th Printing, 1963. It was new...
Here' my contribution.
When in Rome....:cigar:
Necessity is the Mother of invention. Dumb check mates it every time.
A smattering of fun coins. They are all Good, Bad, and especially UGLY and can be all three at the same time. Ok, a bit carried away.
Hi Gam, To answer your question..."Does Anyone collect Byzantine Coins" ? Yes indeed as you can see by the response. In fact they are my drug of...
I agree with Raulhg as I have several pieces from El Cazador. Sorry I haven't taken images to share. The whole story about the chap who found the...
As a numismatist I feel your pain. Though I have not lost a coin in the carpet, as a scale modeler I am very much a victim of the dreaded carpet...
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