Herberto, I would sell it to you for $150.00 + postage :shame:.
medorman, when I was 27 I thought I knew everything, now that I'm 70 I realize how little I know :rolleyes:.
Ken Dorney & Sallent, the coin did check 23K gold, so yes the coin is worth about $140.00 as bullion, but the lesson is more valuable than that...
After returning to Rochester in 1975 I couldn't wait to see my first coin show at the Rochester Museum & Science Center, sponsored by the RNA. I...
Sallent, Wow, all the Sicilian coins are coming out of the closet. Here's one from my collection. A Carthaginian tetradrachm struck at the Entella...
Mike Margolis, stunning coin with great explanation of symbolism. Ancient coins mean so much more when you know what you're looking at.
Nice score with unblemished patina.
IdesOfMarch01, Wow! That sestertius is a jewel.
David Atherton, the extended legs variety is a new type to me also, thanks for sharing. Attached below are photos of my more common type with a...
http://www.constantinethegreatcoins.com/comm/ Roman Collector, the above link illustrates 30 different examples of the VRBS ROMA type with the...
Beginner345, using coins in jewelry & art objects is a touchy subject, some approve & some don't. No serious coin collector would take a valuable...
Roman Collector, I just finished reading the article you cited at the "Classical Coins" website; it's quite a lengthy & well thought-out...
britannia40, collectors have been scratching their heads on those indentation marks for many years. Marvin Tameanko gave a logical explanation in...
Roman Collector, Excellent article! The number of Roman deities is so vast it's no wonder that similarities like the one you've pointed out exist....
cmezner, I wouldn't declare a coin fake on low weight alone, however, the overall appearance of your denarius triggers suspicion. The pitted...
ro1974, browsing thru my own stuff I found a nice portrait of Commodus on a tiny denarius. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
ro1974, nice looking coin. despite the low relief the celator has achieved a great sense of depth in the portrait.
Jay GT4, I did browse thru your gallery collection, very impressive! The coin you have illustrated in this thread is interesting too. Since the...
I don't know where this Brutus fouree denarius resides now but when it did auction off it brought a handsome price. And I'm sure it's rarer than...
Fugio 1, thats an interesting theory suggested by Harlan; it's the 1st time I've heard that one & seems hard to believe. As far as making the...
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