Here's my one and only Galba.[ATTACH]And a second, but only by way of the countermark. [ATTACH] Nero and Statilia Messalina Galba countermark...
Thanks Bing.
That is a great coin! I didn't know that type existed. I consider the coins of Elagabalus to be a distraction to me. I don't want to collect them...
I find this topic interesting. I don't care at all how a coin was toned, all I care about is it's appearance when I make the purchase. To me,...
Yes, his other coins are rare. I was thrilled to acquire one of his rarest and more interesting types. Rather worn but still easily...
Meshorer says the canopy was a symbol of power, used to shade royalty from the sun or protect them from rain. It is identifying Agrippa as king....
1st, Judaean, Antonius Felix, Roman Procurator Under Claudius and Nero, 52 - 60 2nd, First revolt prutah
Judaean coins are VERY addictive. Especially if you start getting into barbarous issues and countermarks. Don't say I didn't warn you! I snapped...
Nah, I haven't gone for any Nabataeans recently, not really on my radar. Must have been an imposter Nemo! I only have two, the one below and an...
I think that's an above average starter set. Those types often come in much poorer condition.
It is a great piece of history. Reading the account in Acts adds quite a bit imo. here's one of mine.[ATTACH]
The obverse reads NЄPWNOC (Nero) in three lines within a wreath, the reverse is a palm branch surrounded by the date LE (Year 5) KAICAPOC (Caesar)...
The second one is Judaean, Porcius Festus, Roman Procurator under Nero, 59 - 62 A.D.
Thanks Joe. I always enjoy browsing through your wonderful collection.
Thanks for the resources TIF
I don't have the references nor the experience to confirm or deny the references of Crawford 29/3 Sydenham 65. Does anyone have the experience...
Thanks Q. Yeah John, I can certainly live with it!
Thanks for the kind words everyone. It's amazing to have a coin that was likely lost by a soldier defeated at the hands the great Hannibal of...
Although I rarely add coins from the Republic, this one caught my attention and I'm very glad it ended up in my collection. It really is a...
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