Please see my previous comment.
I don't know. There are many small bronzes with Dionysos/grape cluster. I don't think you can declare a match to the first somewhat similar coin...
The style isn't barbaric-- the condition is. You'll probably be able to identify this coin-- or at least narrow it down-- by searching with a...
Oooh, thoughtful hints! Fun :) Antoninus Pius? While many probably wouldn't classify him as exceptionally handsome, viewed through the lens...
Yeah, I was lucky. The lot closed as my finger landed on bid, and the next coin came up-- I didn't even know what I'd won or what it cost until I...
Fourrees may not be to everyone's liking but I think they are interesting and every bit as collectible as their official kin. They're like little...
Congrats on your first auction win! A bit nerve-wracking, aren't they? (auctions, that is-- although the gorgons are pretty freaky :D). I have...
They are very pretty :)
It's hard to judge from your images and description, paschka, but what I see and what you've described doesn't necessarily condemn the coin....
LOL, you're right! The seller is trying to sucker someone into thinking there's an authentic EID MAR in the bunch. Worthy of the effort of...
No.
I'll be darned. You're right :D
Wonderful!! I just checked out the link in your signature line and look forward to reading about your diverse hobbies :) @Hispanicus might be...
Very interesting, as usual with your posts! Thanks for spelling out the origin of the "not one iota" saying :)
Or Damien... [IMG] [IMG] MOESIA INFERIOR. Marcianopolis. Elagabalus (218-222) AE 17, 2.5 gm Obv: AVT K M AVP ANTΩNINOC; laureate head right....
Great writeup, thanks! Coincidentally, this morning I've been doing a little serpentine research as well, trying to better understand the reverse...
I edited the above post because I forgot to write the RIC number :oops:
I think you'll find it on Dane Kurth's VRBS spreadsheet. Scroll down this page to find and download the very detailed spreadsheet. Yours looks...
I guess the drop in price for a fake disproves that theory. It seems that in the high-end art world, it's about the artist and the prestige of...
Wow! Great job, Nate!
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