If you're new to ancients, eBay is no place for you to buy coins. Buy from established dealers until you know enough to spot the fakes that...
The problem with the pre-Crawford editions of RSC-1 is that dating of the various issues has been largely superseded by Crawford and more current...
Happy anniversary! My family is getting bored with my constant requests for ancient coin related gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas...
Thanks, that is the gem of the group, in my opinion. It is the rare variety with the names beneath the portraits, rather than behind. Silenus has...
No, not quite full obverse legend on the Lentulus, but still reasonably well-centered on both sides.
And here are the denarii... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Here are better photos of the bronzes. The Tortoise sextans is 39.25 grams and very high relief. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
If I were a smoker, I'd need a cigarette... [ATTACH]
Two hallelujah... [ATTACH]
One hallelujah... [ATTACH]
There may be coins inside these, unless the customs agents stole them and replaced them with lead weights... [ATTACH]
Yep, there is definitely something inside... [ATTACH]
In this case, the "body bag" that Doug refers to is attached only to the envelope's backside, and contains the customs declaration papers. The...
I wasn't really expecting to receive this envelope today. I almost ran out of the post office after signing for it.... [ATTACH]
Personally, I think our hobby has more serious threats to worry about than slabs. Slabs can be removed. MOUs, on the other hand, may require an...
I personally won't judge Barry on this issue at all. It's a paycheck for a job directly related to his considerable, ancient numismatics skillset....
I wish Barry all the best. He was one of the good ones, and he'll be missed as a dealer.
Thanks! The Censorinus asses are tough to find in nice condition. Shortly after I bought this one, I lost a bid for a lovely example of the arch...
My OP coins are as follows: 1. Octavian, 38 BC. AE 30 (16.72 g). Bare hd of Octavian right/DIVOS IVLIVS within wreath. Crawford 535/2. Ex RBW...
Those are nice coins, Red! I particularly like the victoriatus. I also have several of RBW's old auction catalogues from the 1980s-90s. They...
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