Donna, This is a wonderful selection of coins :D! My favorite is #18, the Balbinus denarius. This coin reaches the epitome of 3rd century...
P.O.M. Thanks for the enlargement of this little gem :happy:. This coin has so much character, I chuckle every time I see it.
I bought the German 5 mark coin, pictured below, at auction not long ago for $128.00. Is it worth the money to get the coin slabbed or not o_O?...
Parthicus, You scored an interesting variety of coins, many of which are esoteric to me :D!. My favorite is the Antony legionary denarius. I...
P.O.M. Nice variety in your acquisitions, leaning on the Greek side :D. My favorite is #1, the Lucanian nomos. A very gifted engraver cut the...
bcuda, Nice variety in your selection :D. My favorite is #7, the as of Agrippa. This is a great coin despite the roughness on the reverse. I like...
kazuma78, You had a great year :D! My 1st pick is #7, the Syracuse Tet. This coin towers over all the others. What a wonderful blend of the...
Donna, Thee great coins :D! The 4 Assaria from Nicopolis ad Istrum is stunning with that jade-like patina :cool:. The action scene on the reverse...
Orielensis, Great score on the Macrinus denarius :D! The reverse on the coin is hilarious :hilarious:. The mint engraver made it quite clear who...
Another great article by Jochen1 :D! Pictured below is my favorite Tet depicting Elagabalus. There is no horn pictured on this portrait. [ATTACH]...
R.C., Your top 10 Is an interesting & eclectic assortment of of coins :D! My favorite is #6, the hefty bronze of Gordian III from Antioch. I...
The way this whole situation was handled was annoying & a great inconvenience to me :rage:. It began with a phone message from the FedEx office in...
Ryro, That's a starling difference in photos :jawdrop:! The coin pictured below I sent to CNG for auction. It should appear sometime in late...
Thanks to everyone for the kind words on this thread :D.
John, Unfortunately my FedEx shipment was delayed because of the ridiculous paperwork I had to fill-out from our DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY...
robinjojo, That was a great score :D! If I hadn't blown my wad I would have challenged you on that coin :smuggrin:.
Pavlos, Of course you're right on about the Aradian weight standard. It's easy to get confused with so many different & fluctuating weight...
Sulla80, Many thanks for the useful info you have posted along with your beautiful Tet :D. I did download the study by Callatay, which seems to be...
Pavlos, Thanks for the helpful info & posting your handsome S & P bronze coin. The "desert patina" gives the coin great eye appeal :cool:....
[ATTACH] Seleukis and Pieria, Dated year 18 (92/91 BC). Obverse: Tyche with Turreted crown facing right & surrounded by border of elongated...
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