Orielensis, Many thanks for that info :D! I added it to the slab insert so I don't forget. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
DonnaML, You raise some good points :). There is a wide variety of coins available from the reign of Trajan Decius, with many interesting & issues...
I do have several rare Trajan Decius Tets that I posted before but will post again for this thread. CT members have posted a lot of fine coins in...
Not to beat a dead horse, but I think this comparison is worth a close look. I spotted this follis on a quick Google search, it's from Beast...
That's a tough one with so much of the inscription missing o_O. Pictured below is another example from the Rome mint from a coin of Severus II....
Three portrait styles of Philip II: Bare head, Laureate, & Radiate. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
DonnaML, Nice score on your Balbinus denarius :D! The portrait is accurate & finely engraved & the reverse is an interesting composition. The dual...
Shea19, Your coin is listed in McAlee's book as 1045(b), & Rare. The bust type on your coin is more than "slightly" different, it's totally...
bcuda, Congratulation on your 1st handsome Tet of Philip II :D! The coin is in Choice Ex Fine condition & has lovely toning. Your coin is listed...
So does no officina mark mean it's an early strike from the Rome mint o_O? [ATTACH]
Thanx :D! Amazon is selling them for $7.99 plus shipping. https://www.amazon.com/obmwang-Magnifier-Illuminated-Magnifying-stitching/dp/B00JSJH4M6
Alegandron, What is the ordering info on your hand magnifier for $15.00 o_O? I'd like to get one of those too :).
Clavdivs, Thanks for this info :D. I had been using a UltraOptix 7X Aspheric LED Lighted hand magnifier. The lens diameter is only 35 mm & the...
Svarog, Thanks for posting these two handsome coins :D! The year 12 shekel has a fine portrait. Being an early issue like the coin Nemo posted it...
philologus 1, Thanks for posting your fascinating & controversial coin. I can understand why McAlee lists the coin as an Antioch product; by style...
Carl, That's a handsome portrait of Melkart on your shekel :D! Many collectors are after Tyrian shekels the could have circulated when Jesus...
R.C., Thanks for the kind words :)! I felt like contributing a thread that wasn't as frivolous as some of the ones I've posted in the past ;). The...
Alegandron, I really like the Nero Tets, & bought my 1st genuine example on e-bay of all places about 15 years ago. The coin was a nice strike but...
Pavlos, Thanks for the Academia essay :). See my comments to Magnus Maximus.
Magnus Maximus, You're right on about the fineness of the Trebonianus Gallus Tets, they were a little over 10 % silver :(. They were no longer...
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