FYI, RIC failed to note that this type was actually struck at two different weight standards, first at a nominal weight of 1/40lb (8.22g), then a...
I think you meant 10-306 for Maxentius's usurpation, rapidly following Constantine's rise to power in 7-306. Maxentius's usurpation was likely...
This is from Rome mint (RIC V 62). The VIIII is the officina number, which according to RIC start with "P" (Prima, for 1) and go up to "X" (10)....
This is the Valens medallion (RIC IX 37), measuring 98mm and weighing in at 412g (close to a pound). It was part of the Szilagysomlyo hoard (from...
Yes - a sign of the changing times. Not very Roman really! Here's another Licinius II Jupiter reverse, but this one issued by Constantine I from...
I don't think it's that bad. Bear in mind that Licinius II was only born in 315 AD, so at time this coin was issued c.317-320 AD he was only 2-5...
Hopefully whoever bought that Crispus bought the "dark green patina" description not the picture, but either way the price was absurd. There was...
Yes, the whole FEL TEMP series seems to have been almost as confusing back when issued as it is today! It started off with three denominations of...
I actually have the book (and a couple of the plate coins), but due to being German-impaired have never read the text! :D
Tell that to the Thracians ! :) [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Apollonia Pontica diobol (Apollo, Anchor) Thrace 400-300 BC. 9.1mm 1.21g.
Here's three denominations of Constantine's MEMORIA FELIX type, honoring his father, all issued from Trier at the same time. [IMG] nummus =...
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The name of the plant, Cornus Mas, is based on the Latin word "cornu" meaning horn, based on the hardness and density of the wood (making it good...
I used plantnet to ID the plant image: https://identify.plantnet.org/ It's most confident guess is Cornus Mas, aka Cornelian cherry (at an early...
Thanks! That one's 19mm 3.55g, and here's my Claudius II which is 19mm 3.6g. [ATTACH] There are two denominations of these coins from Rome,...
The REQVIES OPTIMORVM MERITORVM type was struck as a fraction (half-nummus) from Trier, Arles, Rome, Aquileia, Siscia and Thessalonica. [ATTACH]...
I assume many/most of the Lansky coins are legitimate, although I have serious concerns about the seller themselves and therefore won't be...
A little due diligence googling for Lansky propietor Jean-Baptiste Forestier and his business partner Sonja Lambert reveals them previously...
If you search the Katz auction (on their own site at least) for their euphemism "collectors copy" [sic], there are masses of coins from various...
I have a couple of Kushan's too, although planning to sell them to pare back to my core interest (Constantine). There's an interesting switch from...
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