As @desertgem said, you can use a diffused light. Alternatively you can experiment with reflected light. A piece or pieces of white paper bouncing...
I received a coin this morning that the description for it states it as a triumphal Quadriga. It also states it is a scarce issue and is a...
Well done to @SensibleSal66 and especially to @Joshua Lemons for a wonderful series of giveaways.
ENTRY POST on behalf of @mrbadexample if this post, #31, is chosen.
Nice idea for a thread with some great posts already. Unfortunately the oldest US proof I have is a 1978 set with incredible frosting on the...
An excellent giveaway thanks to @Randy Abercrombie and @lordmarcovan . I am automatically disqualified from winning for myself. I will wait until...
Nice selection @lordmarcovan . Providing the two I have ordered arrive next week, I will have 6 of the twelve. Currently I have Augustus, Nero,...
Just received my first Domitian. DOMITIAN (92 AD). Denarius. Rome. Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XI. Laureate head right. Rev: IMP XXI COS...
Born Sextus Varius Avitus Bassianus in 204AD, better known by his nicknames Elagabalus and Heliogabalus, was Roman Emperor from 218 to 222, while...
I have a Tyche reverse on a Severus Alexander coin CILICIA. Seleucia ad Calycadnum. Severus Alexander (222-235). Ae. Obv: ΑV Κ Μ ΑVΡ СЄΟVΗΡ ΑΛЄΞΑ,...
If that is dated 2016, it could be this. Without the reverse image, hard to narrow it down. https://es.numista.com/catalogue/pieces137812.html
Here is a late portrait [ATTACH]
An excellent find and a reminder that he who laughs last, laughs the longest. Nice story.
Doesn´t look like a die break. Whatever hit that coin compressed the rim as well as damaging the obverse.
This is my second oldest coin [ATTACH]
My oldest coin is currently this one [ATTACH]
Entry Post If my number is chosen please send it to @lardan Here is my newest German coin in .900 Silver Obverse Eagle with a snake in its...
Colonial coin under Augustus who founded the city as Caesaraugusta between 25 BC and 11 BC as a colony to settle army veterans from the Cantabrian...
Congratulations @Wizank enjoy your prize. Thank you to @Joshua Lemons for another great contest.
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