Since you asked: ZEUGITANIA, Carthage. Circa 310-270 BC. Stater (7.58 gm; 19 mm). Wreathed head of Tanit left, wearing triple-pendant earring and...
Thanks Egry! The Carthaginian gold was the coin that first drew me into ancients. The first time I saw one I fell in love with it's artistry and...
Beautiful coin AncientJoe. I have always wanted one like this. One day..........
But here is the sad part. I bought this coin at auction and there was a COP 359 like yours offered immediately after. Bidding was fairly lengthy...
Here is mine. Half Shekel AR, 20mm 3.68 gm. SNG COP 362. Much prettier in hand. [ATTACH]
While a thing can be overpriced, there is no such thing as ugly.
Excellent topic. I recommend reading this while listening to Gustav Holst Mars Bringer of War. [MEDIA]
I too am fascinated by Parthian and Sasanian coinage. I have recently acquire some examples of each. They usually quite affordable and look...
MS63 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter. And as long as I'm dreaming, the 3 shekel Carthaginian 45mm hockey puck [IMG]
As a public institution, the Mint should cater to the collector, not ensure a profit for the dealer community.
I wrote as well. Among other points I mentioned there are millions in the US alone with Italian heritage and cultural affiliation. Are we to be...
This is why I love this hobby. So very many ways to form an interesting collection based on themes. Hadrian's travels, two heads on one coin,...
Blame Canada
I collect coins, mostly ancient, because I love the coins. Because of this, in the 30 years I have been collecting I have never sold a single...
This post is a gas!
I also have my "Room" with my ancient coins, historical pieces, library, etc. Sacrarium Spiritus sanctificationem tuam. Carthage, Parthia, Rome...
I like this post! Coming of age in the 1960's it was rock n roll. Loved and love the Beatles, Who, Small Faces, any flight with Paul Kantner and...
For my denarii, I would choose Commodus. With his reign came the tipping point of the Empire and the start of it's long decline.
I ordered this book when I received the notice it was available from Spink - fast delivery by the way. I also got a copy of Ten Dragons Against...
Whenever I think I might have fairly decent knowledge of ancient times and coins I read a fantastic post like this and I realize I'm a grasshopper.
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