It can be noted that in the case of Constans, the scene on the reverse is theorized to depict the emperor's crossing of the English Channel in...
The right/right varieties are the most common. Left/right are scarce. The most scarce are the left/left. Here's my set in all four orientations......
There's nothing wrong with that coin at all. It's got a strong bust, nice reverse features, and decent lettering. First-century "budget" bronzes...
I'm afraid you've opened one of my Pandora's Boxes. This is going to be a long post. I've always been mystified by the imbalance built into most...
Let's not forget the tunas found on the fractional silver of Kyzikos... [ATTACH]
No, see above. I did, however, get my undergraduate degree in physics, on the advice that if a music career didn't work out, I'd have something to...
Chris, our professions are at polar opposites. I'm a concert pianist - I taught piano performance and music theory/history. I'm afraid you're on...
I have a difficult time photographing modern coins as well. I take almost zero interest in what the US mint churns out anymore, but I did collect...
Well, almost all of my coins are for sale these days, except the Levantine/Arabian stuff that I've dedicated myself to researching. I enjoy the...
Wow, that TD has super eye-appeal. I'd love to have an example that nice. Collectors of moderns and ancients really do see things with different...
I'm a retired prof, yes. The write-up took about 15 minutes. The second coin is on the way to your collection. :) I reserve the right to use pics...
I have a couple of pennies. The US collectors told me I should get them slabbed. I guess that means they liked them... [ATTACH]
It's still kicking, but we're way past B.
Great coins everyone. Steve, your denarius gots da blues. I refuse to believe it's really that color. Here's a corrected image... [ATTACH]
Hey, welcome home brother.
Much of the coinage of classical Ephesos is readily available, easy to collect, and thoroughly cataloged and analyzed. So when this coin arrived...
Who is the woman on this note?
Nice!
Nice coin!
[ATTACH] AE Antoninianus, 20mm, 3.5g, Siscia mint Obv.: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG; radiate and draped bust right Rev.: CONCORDIA MILI; Concordia...
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