Very nice write-up, Sallent. It is difficult to interpret Julia Domna's state of mind or true feelings as she showed little emotion when...
My Otho: Otho. AD 69. Denarius. 9 March - mid April 69. Obv: IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P Bare head of Otho to right. Rev: PONT MAX Ceres standing...
Nice coin, alde. I am glad you got it. Well chosen. Being at the right place at the right time (actually, looking in the right place at the right...
Nice, well centered coin with nice portraits of Otho and Alexandria:). Congratulations, Randy, I think you chose well.
A sharp, handsome portrait. Great coin! Pupienus sestertii are easier to find than Balbinus, I agree. I have not been able to find a suitable one...
I used to be an assiduous buyer at Heritage, but lately Heritage to Germany means: Heritage + Germany = +19% Duty + 6 wks at Customs + 45$...
Severus Alexander, if you decide to go ahead and treat with Verdi care that nice A.P sestertius you showed us a few posts back, pls don't forget...
I've not seen a single slabbed ancient at any coin show in my area yet.
And my last addition. A low grade example, but I like the reverse on this one: maybe there is a way to gently remove the green oxide deposits....
Great portrait on the O.Ps coin! I like the patina on this one. Antoninus Pius was a handsome guy and his portrait looks somewhat majestic and...
Randy, how could you!?!!! Great coin b.t.w :)
I don't know if there was a smooth transition between one of Sabina's hairstyles and another, or whether the engravers used them intermittently;...
Nice portrait. I specially like the delicate way Venus holds that apple in her hands. (btw, how do they know it is an apple?)
Sorry to hear that! It would be interesting to know what markers/characteristics Curtis saw which led him to that conclusion. We could all learn...
A beautiful assembly of the coins of Nero! Here are some which I have not posted before (besides the sestertius). All have defects and flaws of...
No, I did not see that. That is good to know!
Hello Shana, a big welcome to you from Germany.:) I looked at your website this morning - it is very well presented with excellent pictures....
The overall look seem 'OK' to my eye, but I find the smoothness of the surfaces and the uniformity of the legends a little odd. Also, is that the...
Thank you, Randy and icerain!
Interesting that in your part of the world it is the carrier (FedEx) which bills the customs duty. They probably do that on behalf of the Customs...
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