@Marsyas Mike, your first example is from the time when Pyrrhus was condottiere in Tarentum. Yes, this is the same Pyrrhus from the term "Pyrrhic...
I would agree with @hotwheelsearl and @DonnaML that the coin is genuine, but a bit overcleaned. I had a Caracalla antoninianus a long time ago...
Absolutely stunning, as always... keep 'em coming, they always make my day...
I think it's a left-facing Postumus. If you look at the "VS" lettering to the left of the forehead, it kind of matches the CNG example. I don't...
Yes, I see one Hadrian, a Vespasian a few of Nero, and maybe one or two of Augustus. So looks like a 2d century AD hoard, deposited well after 138...
Yep, looks fine to me as well.
To be honest, I don't think the coin is in good enough condition to make that call. It could potentially be any number of provincials which have a...
In terms of (late) medieval armour, my favourite coin showing this in my collection has always been this kneeling knight in full armour with mace...
Agree with TIF and PeteB that both are pretty easily discernable fakes.
first pic: Commodus top and Septimius Severus bottom, second pic: Domitian top and Antoninus Pius bottom; third pic: Augustus or Drusus ? top and...
Pure eye candy - I absolutely love those coins!
Thanks for continuing to bring these fakes to our attention - it is definitely eye-opening.
I would agree that this topic is fair game for a thread on LCS's.
I would agree on the reverse weak strike, with the obverse fully struck up. This seems to be common on antoninianii; I have a few like this.
LOL - just like yesterday, I'm blown away. Those coins have such a rich, beautiful Hellenistic style... totally loving it... I would agree with...
@paschka's piece looks like a modern repro typical of what is sold in today's Egyptian bazaars. OP's piece reminds me of the scarabs that were...
Even after reading all these responses, I'm still drooling over those coins... being able to handle coins of this calibre must be incredible...
Beautiful, thanks for sharing!
I've dealt with them on occasion - no issues.
Just had to post this... Lanz has now finally realized that these coins are fakes and is selling them as such. I guess he finally developed a...
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