It does look like Faustina Jr but there are a few reasons it isn't Alexandrian. Tetradrachms of that era had more silver than does this coin,...
Well, you know I'm envious of that acquisition-- but happy it went to a coin pal! What a great pickup and your writeup enhances the coin, as...
I have a dog of a Severina from Roman Egypt from a mixed lot purchased 5 years ago but it is worth keeping for a couple of reasons. 1) Severina...
Priceless repartee :D.
Why did it confuse you? The company name clearly states their range of offerings: [ATTACH] ;) :D
Nice review and great idea for a thread! Punic: [IMG] SICILY, Entella. Punic issues c. 300-289 BCE; AR tetradrachm, 24 mm, 16.8 gm, 12h) Obv:...
Wow! That is fantastic in so many ways! Thank you, @Gavin Richardson, his students, @Victor_Clark, @dougsmit, and @Valentinian! More proof than...
I love that turtle and those images, @AncientJoe! It inspired me to take similar shots of my Aegina. It isn't quite as dramatic but it still...
I always enjoy those, Doug. Thanks for posting them. The triple shots are interesting. I'm right-eye dominant and cross my left eye to get the...
@PeteB as in Burbules? Welcome to CoinTalk! :) I've drooled over your coins many a day :D
WooHOO!! How wonderful to see one of our own launching an ancient (and medieval) auction house! I've been looking forward to the unveiling of...
The new image of the reverse is definitely better! However, nothing is going to replace an in-hand examination by an expert. It looks like a...
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I don't know about the "for something like this" caveat, but here's an Athens tetradrachm with 52 watchers. I don't know how to check the number...
Yes, it starts at 1 o'clock. The delta was Mat guessing about the date, picking one of the more common years for the type. @Mat, looking again...
The photos do make it difficult... A quick review of more than 50 of these Seleukid I Nikator tets with horizontal anchor and forepart of horse...
:D @dougsmit, Justin's diobol is struck with the reverse on the rounded edge side and obverse on the sharp edge side. I recall you wondering if...
Justin, your coin is a diobol rather than a tetradrachm. Tetradrachms of that time were made of billon and looked more silvery. Also, your coin...
Yes and you youngsters need to get off my Alexandrian lawn right now!:mad: [IMG] ;) I like your new tet, Mat. Having a youthful Caesar...
Welcome to ancients, @bear32211! The markings at the bottom (in "exergue") of this type of coin denote the mint location and sometimes other...
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