I like it @dougsmit and I wouldn't touch it. I came across this Bostran drachm recently, very dark with some sand deposits. It would be criminal...
I would have to ask for a discount on that one.
They weren't even trying!
I measured the borders and there is indeed a one millimeter difference between the two. The image seems to make the difference look larger.
Dang. :wideyed:
Here is one of the OP coin's die-matched brethren, in which case I think the flat strike on the obverse is more distracting to the bust than the...
Actually, this one is going to a client, already spoken for, but I get to enjoy it for another day.
I acquired this coin a few days ago. I don't suppose I need to lecture anyone on the historical importance of these JC types that were the first...
I had this common denarius in my store a few months back - nothing to write home about, but I thought it was nice for the grade despite the...
Here's an Oscan drachm I acquired a few days ago. When I try to photograph the nice color indoors, it seems to take forever to angle the lights...
Fascinating stuff. Is it possible that one moneyer's officina might have intentionally borrowed a die or two for a little while? Hey, our...
Yup, those coins with slightly rough, very glossy surfaces make you want to throw your camera on the ground and stomp on it, lol - and scyphates.
Nice! Great style.
I just looked up carrier pigeons, and their history goes back 3000 years, so @Roman Collector also wins. I wonder if the doves on the coins of...
Ding ding ding, we have a winner!
Yes - he told me he was locked out of it. Also, to make this thread about coins, the thought occurred to me that there is at least one very...
I cannot PM you at your new account, @Biblical Kingdoms. Perhaps you have PM's disabled?
Beautiful drachm Michael, I love it! I wish my accidents were as lovely as yours.
Your wife wants a little memento of Vlad the Impaler? Should I ask?
Demetrios I Poliorketes was king of Macedon and the first ruler of the Antigonid Dynasty. Early in his career he lost almost two-thirds of his...
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