Some wonderful examples @Orfew. I think you have found yourself a collecting niche.
I cannot ascertain with any certainty the authenticity of this coin, but from the image I don't see anything that strikes me as wrong. Looking on...
You kow, I really have no idea since this era of coins is well out of my collecting interests. But it is a good observation, so I would like to...
Ebay encourages only positive feedback. If a coin is returned, often it's impossible to leave feedback. Besides, many coins are purchased on...
These are faked often enough that one needs to be careful win purchasing an example (especially new to the hobby), If you like this coin design,...
There are reputable Ebay sellers. Heck even some of the posters here on CT sell on Ebay. However, as a new Ancients collector, it is better to...
I don't know who coined the phrase, but it's been said many times over. "KCKD"
Great picture of yourself. Wonderful facial features. o_O
I know most of you will expect to see all Marcus Antonius Legionary denarii, but there are a few others as well. In no particular order:...
[ATTACH] JUSTINIAN I AE Follis OBVERSE: DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right REVERSE: Large M, star to left, cross...
[ATTACH] GORDIAN III AR Antoninianus OBVERSE: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right REVERSE: LIBERALITAS AVG III,...
[ATTACH] FRANCE, FEUDAL, Valence, Bishops of Valence and Die, Denier OBVERSE: Stylized angel facing, +VRBS VALENTIAI REVERSE: Cross annulet in...
Beautiful Solidus @Aethelred. My first and only gold: [ATTACH] VALENS AV Solidus OBVERSE: DN VALENS PER F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped &...
I hate it that I bid too low on the lots in which I was interested.:mad:
You're right enough, but in my defense, I've had white hair since I was 17. I don't remember it, but I must have had the color scarred out of me....
In my case they would all be MA Legionary denarii. :eek:
Ditto. However, I do not see much resemblance. She has hair on top of her head and none on her chin. :confused:
The obverse reminded me of a US Indian Head penny: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I generally look for coins with a reverse that's interesting. When I became serious about collecting Ancients, I was looking mainly to obtain...
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