This guy is on FORVM's notorious fake seller list, so he is known. eBay never does anything about the complaints - he continues to sell with...
Nice! You've got the scarce left-facing bust. I've got the common right... [ATTACH] These are attractive types in any grade, really, but if I...
Nice work, much improved!
You know, in JB's thread, Doug was saying that collectors who wanted a set of XVI denarii would probably pay premiums for the scarcer types, and I...
The shirt looks great! I'd wear it - with the tie as a bandanna.
Well my little obol arrived today, and it's a positive gem - I love it! Since the charm of tiny silver is tininess, I'm going to post a pic like...
Why do you think that? Spaniards seem quite liberal when it comes to dispersing hoards among collectors. Or am I wrong?
Best advice I've heard all day. :)
In 141 BC the denarii were revalued at 16 asses. Certain issues were marked as such for a short time.
The coins pictured look like they're in pretty good shape - a little light cleaning and they'll be ready for market.
The discussion of values in this thread conflates all XVI-marked denarii with the biga types of Titinius. JB didn't buy a denarius of Titinius -...
I've seen a few decent examples in the $600 range at shows, but they're generally higher.
Nice little coin! I don't believe Mesopotamian engravers knew what the emperors looked like. Here is Severus Alexander on a coin of Rhesaena......
That little coin is beautifully centered and struck. Nice find!
When you read the history of Charles the Mad, you end up feeling sorry for him more so than anything else - at least I did. He was clearly...
This thread is why I keep coming back to CT - erudite numismatic discussion.
It's easy to buy coins that make a profit. Just use my simple equation... [ATTACH]
Eh...it's only money. :)
Nice find! The makers of these coins were paid for quantity as opposed to quality, so finding an example as nice as yours is tough. Here's one I...
Well if we're making suggestions, I'm going to throw out dancing girls - just an idea. :) Edit: oh, wait, they had that, never mind.
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