AussieCollector, You're correct on the tiny casting beads on both surfaces of the coin, especially on the obverse. Notice also how indistinct the...
This morning i was browsing thru the Pinterest web site & found one group of ancient Jewish coins pictured. Most of the coins looked good except...
Sulla80, this famous denarius is conveying the same message, along with the Koson staters. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I'm afraid CNG will be losing a lot of business from New York State collectors ever since they started charging an 8% tax on top of the increase...
Marsyas Mike, You hit the nail on the head ;)! The 3rd denarius has phenomenal artistry aside from being struck from fresh dies & in choice extra...
Thanks Justin, great detective work ;)! The sample you posted is a beautiful strike, & the obverse certainly looks like a possible die match.
Julius Germanicus, Nice score :jawdrop:! I like the 2nd photo better with the subdued lighting, & I like their new presentation boxes :D. I've...
The Carthaginians rank high as enemies of early Rome. Rome fought Carthage in the three Punic Wars, from 264 BC - 146 BC, finally chasing the...
BenSi, I agree with TIF, your collection of tetartera is outstanding :jawdrop: & a valuable reference source for Byzantine enthusiasts :). The...
Here is my contribution to coins with curule chairs. I bought this coin at auction in a slab & it looked awful with so many scratches on the...
catadc, An inexpensive book I'd highly recommend is is ANCIENT COIN COLLECTING V, The Romaion / Byzantine Culture, by Wayne Sayles. His book...
Valentinian, I like the sandy patina on your Year 16 follis & the clear mintmark on your example with the bar over H. I wasn't aware of this...
NIce addition Mat, & some great examples posted on this thread ;). The example pictured below I sold at a Heritage auction long ago with the hope...
[ATTACH] Finn235, I'm shocked at the length & complexity of your study :jawdrop:! Congratulations on this Herculean accomplishment. Some parts I...
Severus Alexander, Thanks for the info :D, that explanation makes sense. I'll bet the book keeping at that mint was high quality just as their...
Blake, Thanks for the link ;). That's a wonderful collection of portrait photos. When ever I see portraits like these I'm reminded of Harold...
Collect89, Nice score on your Shekel ;)! Despite the huge number of fake "Betrayal Shekels" your coin looks good from the photos. What is the...
Deacon Ray, That's an enormous & impressive collection :jawdrop:! Your presentation is equally impressive ;).
Another comparison that shows Saint Gaudens was obviously influenced by the design of Ptolemaic tetradrachms can be seen below :smuggrin:....
Some handsome & interesting coins have been posted in this thread :)! Below is another handsome example depicting Diocletian, circa AD 300, from...
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