Since provenance often helps sell the coin, if the dealer has the information, he would usually already have included it in the description. But...
Good idea @Alegandron! I can contribute this AE sextans. [ATTACH] Ca. 211-208 B.C Anonymous Appears to be of Sicilian mint, probably Catana....
Two new coin references I will find useful, thanks @Roman Collector and @Carausius!
Thanks @Roman Collector, that is so cool! I really appreciate your research. And I agree with your conclusions about the die-matches. Might I...
I also thought about going after that coin:), since I am missing a quinarius from either of the grain-ear series. It's a real beauty, congrats!
I like your 3 photos, very interesting to see the same coin photographed in various ways. Mine is a bit rough, but I also have that sestertius....
I’ve been collecting coins from the Crusades for about a year now. They are historically interesting, and as you say, they are reasonably priced....
@Aethelred my reading is very light compared to yours. I'm reading the Knights Templar murder mystery series by Michael Jecks, which is a fun...
@Carthago, is the newsletter supposed to arrive by email? When I went to subscribe, they said I was already subscribed (wonder how long ago that...
What a fun thread! And some really nice items being shown here:happy: My oldest artifact, a cuneiform tablet from Ur III, c. 2112 BC – c. 2004...
Lovely coins everyone! I enjoy reading these medieval posts, please keep posting your coins. I have added Richard I to my medieval wantlist:)
A long time ago I had introductory courses in ancient Greek. Latin, Italian and Spanish. As others have said, being familiar with the Greek...
This book was on my kindle wishlist, so I am delighted to now have a copy -- thanks @Jasper Burns!
Nicely done @Aidan_()! Very informative and a good length — long enough to engage the viewer yet tempting enough to encourage them to delve into...
Thanks @jamesicus! (and @Alegandron). This is a very generous offer. I would be interested in the Augustus:)
What a wonderful display cabinet! The workmanship is lovely, and I agree, worth waiting an extra 3 months for. Could you post the name and...
I love those quincunxes! It is amazing that you have found so many, since they are difficult to find. Alas, I only have 1 quincunx. But I also...
A very nice summary! Thanks:)
Gorgeous coin!
The Byzantines were notorious for their treachery and political intrigue, so it's nice to read about their positive contributions. Thanks...
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