I have a British Sovereign that weighs similar to an Aureus, for the moment i just pretend I'm holding a Roman Aureus! I'd rather have a nice...
Nero Prutah [ATTACH] Kongu Cheras, circa 1200-1400s, a palm tree on the left, a lamp and pellets in the center with bow to its right.[ATTACH]
I came across this cool map based around 2200 years ago! [ATTACH] A better image of the map as cointalk is not allowing the full image size!...
A gold aureus equaled 25 denari, and a denarius was a day's wage for a soldier, whereas the common worker would've gotten around 2-3...
If I were to wear half dollar, it'd be a walker, not him! (no offence to Benji fans here).
12 hrs Henry III (half) penny. [ATTACH] Next, another medieval coin cut in half.
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METELLVS•Q•F around Macedonian shield with the head of the elephant. [ATTACH] Marcus Aurelius with Roma holding Victory, RIC 352. [ATTACH]
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[ATTACH] not much use when they just melt it down! Most of them steal for drugs, so at best go check your nearest coinstar!
Valentinian I Chi-Rho [ATTACH] Next, cross on a non-Christian coin.
I don't have a good feeling about this coin!
[ATTACH] Next, Vesta from a Republican coin.
I'm leaning towards Fortuna, as you can see there's the smudgy rudder to the left!
While the surface of Severus and Mamaea looks suspecious, antonine coins were made in huge quantities and lots of them are still popping up in...
This Vespasian with Pax is my first sestertius. [ATTACH] Definitely became my favorite denomination after I opened the package and held it in my...
A dark toned Titus as Caesar! [ATTACH]
Habbaris of Sindh, Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz (855-884 AD). Habbaris were the generals of Abbasid caliphate who came to invade India, but stopped by the...
Nowadays almost every hoard findings are either recorded and kept in museums, or auctioned legally or at least sold in black markets, as anyone...
Surprised no one posted the three emperors coin of Honorius! I'm sure others here would have one in a better shape. [ATTACH]
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