I agree with the vgl (vergleich) being German for "comparing with" but would suggest that Nr. 9 could also stand for Nummer (number) 9. S could...
It's a fake that's been posted on EBay for some time. Details are too mushy although the coin has been very convincingly distressed to look...
Agree, it's definitely a repro...
Interesting that the Antonius Pius as surfaced in your area. I read somewhere that they were primarily produced and circulated in Britannia. I...
It may be legit, but I like the one you bought better.
Surprising. Whoever faked the coin must be well-read in the numismatic literature to come up with a copy of such a scarce (and relatively unknown)...
I would agree with others that mint marks on Roman coins probably happened in the 3d to 2d century BC. When Rome minted the victoriatus for trade...
Incredible paper - thanks for sharing!
Yes, with ancient coins sometimes there is crystallization. Here's a thread on Forum Ancient Coins that has a few other examples:...
Yeah, one of the Flavians most likely. Would be cool to see it cleaned...
I'll add to the others here by saying that it's a fake. The style is obviously off, the surfaces are way too even and the coin looks pressed...
Exquisite!
Definitely a replica - too soapy to be the real thing.
looks like a sestertius based on module (they were often square)
not bad at all!
Online auctions: Sixbid, biddr Auction houses off the top of my head (these are all European though): Kuenker Dix Noonans Artemide Aste Leu...
Yup, I am thinking Hadrian as well. Can't wait to see it cleaned up.
This is not Roman, it is a Medieval billon coin. Hungary or Germany maybe? Would need to better visualize the coat of arms.
Very sad to hear of his passing.
Yes, I just used concentrated lemon juice and put it in the microwave for a minute or so.
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