Hmm, I thought we (CoinTalkers) were the friendliest of the bunch, coin forum-wise. Maybe I need to lighten up? (and I'll add several more...
Nothing wrong with bald :). Neck beards, on the other hand... an effective repellent :D [IMG] EGYPT, Alexandria. Carus undated, but struck...
Nice pickups :) As for your question, there's not an absolute right or wrong. These days I tend to start a new thread if I've put any effort...
The portrait looks like Gallienus to me-- small chin, pinched features, and I think I see a bit of neck beard.
Better than that, he has an actual tray/frame custom-made by a talented woodworker....
NLL... I just saw that you posted this question on CoinCommunity and were given the same answer as I gave, complete with pictures of the same...
Everything about the visible portions of the devices matches these fakes from FAC's Fakes gallery. There are many ways to artificially age a...
Wowie! Congrats, Bing :)
I don't know.
From FAC's Numiswiki: Ethnic Ethnic refers to a coin inscription or legend that simply names the state issuing the coin.
Great information. Thanks!
A Θ Ε, for Athens [ATTACH]
You are giving me far too much credit, but thanks :) I'd love to spend a week at CNG or other place with a vast library, trying my hand at...
What an interesting coin and puzzle! It does seem to be a coin of Apameia in Phrygia rather than from the Apameia in Bithynia or Apamea in Syria....
My favorite pair of control marks for that issue! Fun coin :)
Hmm, how did I miss posting my other fourree in this thread? :) [IMG] Roman Republic, Lucius Aurelius Cotta 105 BCE Fourree AR serrate denarius,...
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