Very nice! My similar confronted-busts coin of Marcianopolis was also a cheapie... Moesia, Markianopolis, Philip I and Otacilia Severa AE...
Well, if you've got any, PM me. :)
Z doesn't strike me as the selling type. I think they're going into his collection for good.
Nice find! It looks like a small coin, right? 15mm or so? It's odd that the Sogdian page you linked to does not give any dimensions.
Yeah, that looks much better! Looks like a keeper.
The tribute penny - too round, and the fabric looks off. But a better image could change my mind.
Yeah, that's a definitely a drool-worthy bunch. :)
It's a better-than-usual mixed lot, with many beautiful coins. One looks fake, though. I hope you don't come across too many of those.
A great coin, AN, and an educational read! Thank you.
Much better lighting on the last one.
Thanks Steve. :rolleyes:
I don't know anything about them, but they sure have a lot of personality. That monogram to the left of Jesus looks like a Chinese character. And...
No doubt! [ATTACH]
That's a great coin, Steve, and I think you're right about the mint mark. I haven't seen it very often. My most recent Julian II is an FH, while...
He would have made an excellent Ebenezer Scrooge.
Nice coin, Z! That's how I like to surf CT - reclining on my lectisternium.
Great score, Chris, that's a lovely coin!
Holy smokes. :wideyed:
The OP coins are fantastic, but this one is my favorite. I love coins that exhibit some artistic license on the part of the engraver. What a great...
This coin arrived today, and although its condition is by no means terrible, it's rated R4 in RIC (2-3 known examples). Now I realize RIC rarity...
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