Because it can highlight certain traits of the coin itself also known as "devices", which is the portrait or figures on the reverse, lettering....
[IMG] Spain, Castulo Mid 2nd century B.C. Æ Heavy Unit O: Diademed male head right. R Sphinx right, left forepaw raised; star to right. 36.36g...
No, it's preferable that you leave it as is. It's called a "Sandy Patina" and usually it's well liked, among ancient collectors.
They're fine
This is the lion that was featured on old roman graffiti art during Constantine's era , they called him "Lippy the Lion". Could be this is the...
[IMG] Vespasian (69 - 79 A.D.) AR Denarius O: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head right. R: VICTORIA AVGVSTI, Victory advancing right,...
Definitely a rare type. Great addition, Victor.
"Rises from the dead...." [IMG] Carausius (287 - 293 A.D.) Æ Antoninianus O: IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right....
Fantastic coins, Victor. Love the Carausius. [IMG] Carausius (287 - 293 A.D.) Æ Antoninianus O: IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and...
[IMG] Nero (54 - 68 A.D.) Egypt, Alexandria Billon Tetradrachm O: NE KΛAY KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEΡ AYTO, laureate head right. R: AΓPIΠΠINA, draped bust of...
Nice coins, Ed!
Looks great, it's how I have mine set up too. Byzantines are in their own box, due to the cup shapes and all that.
My best Æ4 [ATTACH] Zeno (476 - 491 A.D.) Æ4 O: Pearl-diademed, draped bust right. R: Monogram Constantinople mint 14mm .89g Cf. RIC X 958
Looks like it will have some decent silvering on it.
Nice patina on it. [IMG] Attica, Athens (353 - 294 B.C) AR Tetradrachm O: Helmeted head of Athena right. Pi Style 3 R: AΘE Owl standing right,...
Great example. [IMG] Elagabalus (218 - 222 A.D.) Egypt, Alexandria Billon Tetradrachm O: A KAICAP MA AVP ANTWNINOC EVCEB, Laureate bust right. R:...
Great find and congrats. Never know when a snack ends up turning into a gem.
It's like there wasn't even an attempt.
Have a great New Year!
Those are all fantastic bronzes, Victor.I happen to like the "VIRTVS AVGG ET CAESS NN" & Maximianus, the best.
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