TIF, You're a genius !!! Thanks again for your amazing computer wizardry :eek:.
Chascat, Thanks for your accurate comments. The illustrations posted by TypeCoin971793 are all Type III double eagles which are graded differently...
Aesthetically speaking this is my favorite Roman coin, see photos below. It is a common gold solidus of Theodosius II, struck c. AD 408-420,...
TIF, Nice artwork. The two angels on the reverse look like they may be telling dirty jokes :hilarious:.
I've been looking for an identifiable Roman coin with a clear, strong counterstamp & managed to score one at CNG E-sale 439, ex Richard Baker...
Here is another late Constantine I, AE3, 2.98 gm, with helmet to add to the group. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
For comparison here is a PCGS type II $20 gold, 1868-S, AU55, CAC. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
My personal thanks to everyone who was bold enough to Guess the Grade. I've been a serious coin collector for 50 years & in the 1980s had a...
I bought this 1852 $20 gold coin several years ago slabbed by NGC. What is the grade? I'll post the grade around 5:00 pm Eastern Time. Good luck...
Julius Germanicus, Great score & excellent research ;)!
John, You're right about the Owls, there seems to be an endless supply of them saturating the market. Surprisingly the value of Owls hasn't...
tartanhill, Most of the ones I see hitting the market recently have the lettering instead of the ankh, but don't be surprised if you see more of...
tartanhill, I believe the biggest difference between the newly discovered hoard & the older coins on the market is on the reverse. The older coins...
Jochen, Interesting write-up & coins. I like the tie-in of the city name Byblos to the word "Bible".
7Calbrey, Jay GT4 was right on, & the illustration he provided looks pretty close to your coin. I took a quick peek at wildwinds.com & they...
Cucumbor, That's a wonderful collection of Philip I & family & they look great as a group ;). But the real jaw-droppers are the 3 sestertii in the...
7Calbrey, You've got a Rome mint product with Fortuna on the reverse.
If you had two like that you could nail them to the heels of your shoes for tap dancing. [ATTACH]
John, Congrats on your success, the quality of your work doesn't look the least bit over-priced ;). You're also correct "Some people live in a...
Thanks James, coins with a matte surface lend themselves to excellent photos.
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