Great stuff Chris, but what the devil is going on on the obverse of the large token? Some strange angelic bondage scene.
I always love seeing the Uruguayan Sol.
Likewise here's a better image of the larger unit bronze of Bruttium... [ATTACH] This coin has some countermarks which I don't recognize, on...
Here's a better image of the reduced uncia of Bruttium I posted yesterday. This one is truer to the color... [ATTACH]
Of all my recent arrivals, I think this one is my favorite. Diadumenian of Nikopolis, city gate reverse. It's an excellent bust of the short-lived...
Here's a well-spent, beat-up large cent, basically bought for the same reason as the half dollar - see coins, must buy some. [ATTACH]
Very cool. I love this sort of collection of a variety of pieces from different genres, unified by a central theme.
Here's an RR denarius, Albinus, Malleolus, and Metellus, 96 BC. Ordinarily I prefer less wear on my denarii, but this coin spoke very strongly to...
Nah, post them. Just for kicks, let's make this thread as eclectic as possible.
Here's a very respectable bronze of Castulo, with a great bust and decent lettering. The bull could be stronger, but overall it's an excellent...
You wanna know something funnier? He had an "eBay Price Comparison" next to the coin, where he printed off probably the most expensive listing of...
I got it because I can pretty much handle it like an ancient coin, with impunity. Hand it to my daughter, who likes to collect coins herself, and...
It's coin picture taking day, so I'll start with a US half dollar, 1830. Huh? :confused: Well, my wife and I were out antiquing yesterday and I...
FORVM's coins always look better in hand. I think they process the images to show the detail and surfaces over color and luster. Your coin is...
The coinage of Chalkis is all rare. Nice find! How did you come by it?
Yessiree Bob. The reduced uncia is particularly scarce, judging from auction listings.
Actually, looking though these types at CNG, they are described as Nike wearing stephanos, grain ear behind bust. This seems accurate based on...
Not Artemis, Nike. But Artemis does occur on these denominations. What looks like a ponytail is part of her wing.
These are a couple of recent cherry-picks. They were misattributed to Syracuse, although the inscriptions are clearly BPETTIΩN. The first is the...
Hello Nick and welcome. We have three unwritten rules here at CT. 1. 2. 3.
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