Shea, That looks like a beautiful gem grade double denarius :happy:, & being a plate coin gives it an important provenance ;). McAlee's book is an...
The 1st coin might be Diocletian too. For comparison one in my collection.[ATTACH] Diocletian, Year 1, Emmett 4083.
Erin, I'm sorry to hear about your situation :(. If you can look at it as a temporary situation it'll much easier to deal with :). Praise to Ocat...
S.A., Of course you're right about the bottom die being concave, but this doesn't mean the image of that die can't be designated as the obverse of...
Andres, Both of the folles you've posted are handsome coins with attractive patinas :D. Some researchers believe the ivory plaque is the image of...
sand, Thanks for the kind words :happy:. You're right on about Byzantine cruelty :rage:! Some historians believe the Byzantine use of "Greek Fire"...
John, Nice score :happy:! Pictured below is a Tet of his father, Trebonianus Gallus. BTW, Hostilianus might be considered a "step brother" to...
Byzantine numismatic jargon has labeled these common gold coins as "six headers" because six different people are portrayed on one coin. Although...
I was very lucky to score this Tet of Philip I from Antioch,Syria, with only 2 examples known to exist :happy:. Prieur 451 cites 1 example...
John, Don't wait too long to get vaccinated, the new Delta strain from India is now penetrating The U.S. & Canada, & it's more contagious & deadly...
Ryan, All the small bronze coins illustrated of Elagabalus have very indistinct elements, making them difficult to attribute. Apparently they were...
John, You'd look a long time to top that solidus :happy:! Great engraving, perfect centering, & gem MS, great eye appeal :cool:.
Guy, I know exactly what you mean :smuggrin:. The coins of Philip I (the Arab) & his family are addictive. Nice looking double denarii are...
R.C. Interesting coins :). I'm sure the city was located somewhere in Mysia Province ;). [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Wow, maybe this is the "get rich quick scheme" I've been looking for :smuggrin:. [ATTACH]
That coin is so crude I'd lean towards Odovacer ;).
Dirk, The Frankish origin never crossed my mind o_O, it's an interesting idea. I value your opinion :). Thanks for the N.A.C. AG link. After...
Fascinating to see people using these "deluxe viewers" on antique cards :happy:!
Dirk, CNG Triton XI sold an example from the Gourdon Hoard for a staggering $18,400.00 :jawdrop: that you're probably aware of. You're very lucky...
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