@dougsmit That’s a really great Adventus, Doug. The detail in the bust, particularly the helmet, cuirass and shield is really top notch. I am a...
...actually, The Retrograde Letter, but "The Scarlet Letter" sounds way more interesting. So I bought this antoninianus of Probus as I usually...
I really like the reverse imagery and the clear legends on the obverse. Seems that so many of the legends on the Alexandrian issues do not make...
@Bing That’s pretty neat. Good times too saving on auction house juice. I would have jumped on that coin too for $18.
@Bing That is a really great coin. For $20 shipped too is kind of ridiculous. I agree with @Marsyas Mike in that the vast majority of coins for...
@Alegandron Very nice additions. I just don't know enough about the Prutah of Judea under Roman rule to really dive into it. Your example is...
@Marsyas Mike Those are both attractive coins. Congrats on the Salonina pick up. I did not know that these coins were issued for her.
That’s an impressive coin @Mat. The reverse is quite nice. Even though I would have no other coins like it, I would be happy to add one into my...
@Mat What a great find! It is nice to see details in Charles’ face versus the normal blob of head that you see on coins of this period. The fact...
@Sallent I knew that his soldiers had revolted while working on a swamp draining project (I think) and murdered him. I didn’t know the detail...
@maridvnvm Thank you for sharing the Forvm article. It is very intriguing. I have to reread it, study the plates and then go and look at a pile...
@dougsmit I understand why retail dealers charge what they do. I actually do not just want pretty silver coins but my typical collecting...
@Ancient Aussie I appreciate the compliment. I quite enjoy the rendering myself. @randygeki You are my new favorite person. I own that shirt....
@zumbly Lol, you can say that again. That coin looks like it lost a bar fight. But I agree, everything has value even if it isn't a pile of...
@lordmarcovan Yes, that is a nice piece from your former life. Also yes in that fully silvered pieces seem to start at about $40 and go rapidly...
@Alegandron Lol, tell me about it. At least Probus generally has some well struck coins before circulation. I had to stop actively looking for...
After consulting with @dougsmit to be sure of an attribution of an Emesa mint coin, I am able to post this last of my recent purchases. I...
@Ryro looks like XXIQ?
@Roman Collector Thanks pal, I appreciate the vote of confidence there! Also, very nice coin! I've yet to purchase a lion from Phil.
Just an update with a couple of nice coins that I paid about $15 each. Pretty good stuff, if you ask me. The silvering on the first is about as...
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