I missed this thought provoking thread because I’m admittedly a dreadful CT citizen. By now there are lots of offshoots of this topic that are...
The Met is fantastic whether you've visited before or not, and there are usually coins on display in several of the themes throughout the Museum....
Yes, I will be attending NYINC this year for the first time, although only for the bourse on Friday and Saturday. I have been alternatively...
Really lovely complete example of this type. Good find.
Lovely examples. The Maroneia stater is particularly appealing to me.
As do I. I sometimes take up to 10 different photos of each side of the coin, in between changing lighting angles, background (black and white),...
18 of 20. All correct except the two trick questions.
Hercules is one of my favorite types. Here is my example of a Constantius Chlorus follis with hercules type.[ATTACH] In this pose Hercules...
It's interesting to note that both of these coins were sold only a few months earlier in NAC auction 114, May 6-7, lots 383 and 383. The...
@TIF I think yours is my favorite of all the top 10 posts I've read the last few weeks. The coins are amazing and the presentation is superb....
@Valentinian, Thanks for this very interesting write-up and educational thread on these coins of Mesopotamia. I have no Roman Provincial coins in...
Great group of 2019 coins. The Carthage Galerius has special charm. Great type, and fabulous surfaces and early die state on both sides.
Al, If you haven't acquired the PR's for this yet, send me a PM with your email and I will scan these (I have part 1 and 2, June, 1990).
Absolutely magnificent examples, all.
Really exceptional examples, all. Great to look at.
I have no allusions of winning anything at the Triton sale. It is a good pedigree to have in one's collection, but the extent of the hype extends...
Very impressive! Premium quality and historical significance.
This scarce type comes along occasionally in dreadful condition, but the reverse of this example is about as good as it gets. This coin was on my...
@Carausius really outstanding and well researched examples. I have nothing comparable to your old collection Roman Republican pedigrees,...
Great type. Hercules is one of my favorite reverse types and is seen in many Imperial issues. Constantius as Caesar, Mint of Alexandria, c....
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