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  1. John Anthony
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    Affordable collecting options/themes

    I don't have the IOVI CONS CAES, but this well-struck GENIO was well under $100... [ATTACH] Come to think of it, most of my coins come in under...
    Post by: John Anthony, Nov 17, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
  2. John Anthony
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    The last pagan iconography on a Romano-Byzantine coin?

    Those are curious and interesting pieces, TIF. Doug's point is certainly valid, that the pagan iconography could be entirely secular, as it is in...
    Post by: John Anthony, Nov 17, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
  3. John Anthony
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    Emperor Trajan has arrived in South Florida :)

    Superb!
    Post by: John Anthony, Nov 16, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
  4. John Anthony
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    Constantine, Zoe, Romanus and Romanus

    A great set of coins, and the historical context is much appreciated!
    Post by: John Anthony, Nov 16, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
  5. John Anthony
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    Another Impulsive purchase---A 'holed' Fourree???

    Put a gold chain on it and wear it. You'll need a rapper name, like MC Mikey Da Zee. Wear it to shows and be cool. :cool:
    Post by: John Anthony, Nov 16, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
  6. John Anthony
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    Help w/ attribution of Greek tetradrachm or drachma?

    Jeweler's copy, and not even a good one.
    Post by: John Anthony, Nov 16, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
  7. John Anthony
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    Another Impulsive purchase---A 'holed' Fourree???

    The question is, is a holed fouree of Domitia better than no Domitia at all? Your answer is obviously yes. I've got a few gnarly fourees myself -...
    Post by: John Anthony, Nov 16, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
  8. John Anthony
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    Oops, I shouldn't have taken my wallet

    I think "mess" is the word you're looking for.
    Post by: John Anthony, Nov 15, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
  9. John Anthony
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    An ancient newbie buys an uncleaned batch

    You sometimes come across coins that need cleaning where you can tell they will be fully identifiable when they're done. If you enjoy the cleaning...
    Post by: John Anthony, Nov 15, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
  10. John Anthony
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    'Other' Ancient Coins

    Who doesn't have a drawer-full of Nabataeans? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: John Anthony, Nov 15, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
  11. John Anthony
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    'Other' Ancient Coins

    "Other" coins? C'mon people, stay with the pack. [ATTACH]
    Post by: John Anthony, Nov 15, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
  12. John Anthony
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    Dating Roman Republican Coins; three coins from Grueber period VII, Series II

    Maybe not flattering to us, but we are not in the aesthetic mindset of the ancient Romans. Those are three fabulous coin!
    Post by: John Anthony, Nov 15, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
  13. John Anthony
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    Emperor Nothing: Long lost Roman Emperor twin of Antoninus Pius

    Yeah, I've learned never to say that I'm on the wagon, because as soon as I do, I buy a coin and I've got to post it with apologies for speaking...
    Post by: John Anthony, Nov 15, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
  14. John Anthony
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    Ancient Secret Santa 2015

    Looks like a pony to me.
    Post by: John Anthony, Nov 14, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
  15. John Anthony
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    Ancient Secret Santa 2015

    Yeah, you guys are going to finish this all up and we'll have to do it all over again in December. :confused:
    Post by: John Anthony, Nov 14, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
  16. John Anthony
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    Ancients => STAMP-STAMP!! => is that TROAS enough for ya?!!

    How about a convocation of Nabataean eagles? [ATTACH]
    Post by: John Anthony, Nov 13, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
  17. John Anthony
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    your opinion is genuine or fake coin?

    Yup. We see plenty of those kinds of bubbles in ancient forgeries as well. Like I said, I don't think the OP coin is cast because of the porosity,...
    Post by: John Anthony, Nov 13, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    your opinion is genuine or fake coin?

    What concerns me more about the OP coin than the porosity are the other points Roman Collector mentioned. There are no metal flow lines. Even with...
    Post by: John Anthony, Nov 13, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
  19. John Anthony
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    your opinion is genuine or fake coin?

    The new style Athenian tet that Bing posted is technically not a case of reticulation, but of pitting. Reticulation occurs when impurities in the...
    Post by: John Anthony, Nov 13, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
  20. John Anthony
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    your opinion is genuine or fake coin?

    I agree the coin looks suspicious, but it should be noted that porosity is not necessarily an indication of casting. Some ancient silver coins...
    Post by: John Anthony, Nov 13, 2015 in forum: Ancient Coins
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