If I was selling it, I would describe it as having some minor porosity, lol.
A very interesting piece. Is it cast? It looks like it might have simply been poured into a one-sided mold.
Nice coin! Looks like the graffito is on the owl's chest. A letter perhaps?
Finally a coin magazine I would subscribe to!
It depends on just how conquered the conquered were. In some cases, the Romans simply added the names of quaestors to coins that basically...
Hey folks, I have a handful of lower grade but problem-free ancient coins closing Sunday afternoon. Check it out and happy collecting! eBay...
I love the bold, blocky inscriptions on provincials from Tomis. They were not shy about putting letters on their coins. Even very worn examples...
A very dramatic overstrike! Nice find. Welcome!
Very nice choice! I always like the priestly implements designs, whatever the emperor or variety. They must look great in hand on a sestertius. If...
This question comes up occasionally and for what it's worth, Merriam-Webster defines numismatics as "the study or collection of coins, paper...
I think I know what you mean by that, but I'm not going to respond as this is a family-friendly forum. :)
I agree with Chris. You can find plenty of Pegasos on many types, but the bust is really distinctive and interesting.
It's typically in the orientation of the OP coin because that way the letter "A" is right-side-up.
No, just a normal bust that looks like Constantine Junior is looking slightly upwards. Only Constantine Senior got the eyes-to-heaven busts, as...
Yeah, but he doesn't have as many coins as Doug.
Wow, you did very well on this coin, Steve, easily half-retail. Ken has the coins I would buy if I had AJ's wallet and wanted to kick your ass,...
You found yourself an excellent example of the type, Z. Congratulations! As far as the discussion concerning McGregor's interpretation of the...
Yeah. Isn't that the definition of contradictory terms?
Not if you get mugged. Part of my concern was security. I didn't want to walk around NY City with a few thousand dollars worth of coins in my...
That's one of the sharpest strikes I've seen on those memorial issues. If it were centered on a nicely-trimmed flan, it would be a best-of-type...
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