Indeed. My wife actually offered to loan me the money I needed for a certain coin! Imagine that. I thought it was very sweet, but I declined. I...
Yes, this is my frustration with shows. It's one thing to browse online listings, another to actually handle coins all day long. It makes you wish...
Looks like the head is turreted, so Tyche. Galley on reverse - could be any number of Phoenician issues. Probably from Arados, since they are more...
Super coin, AN. I'm looking to expand my collecting interests this year with a few more coins going further east. Always enjoy seeing your newps.
Fantastic coin, Chris! Two thumbs up1 I haven't explored the ancient Spanish series yet, not because I don't want to but you know...too many coins...
Yeah, every time Anthony's book comes up I have to mention that I'm not him. I should ask Peter to change my user name. What do think of IOANNES...
Nice coin! Theodosius II, and you've got a nice big K in the mint mark to attribute it to Cyzicus.
Beautiful coin!
I found the list. Here it is. Some of these dealers have Ebay stores.
There are many reputable dealers on vcoins that also have eBay stores. Check them out - that should give you a start. Vcoins holds their vendors...
It's not ancient - some sort of modern fantasy piece. I've seen it before, but I can't remember where...
Easily. I think Steve's coin is a perfectly respectable example of the type, which is by no means common. $60 seems quite fair, considering its...
I wouldn't have accepted a $50 shipping fee. I would have told the seller to go screw himself. Sellers can't leave buyers negative feedback.
No, I didn't look up an old thread. I did double-check it against Wildwinds.
Steve, those pics would be fine except they're out of focus. Use the macro (close-up) setting on your camera.
Well, I can see the inscription on your pics better than on the dealer's.
Really? Or are you just pulling my leg? It was a wild guess based on the style of the head and bull. I can't make out the letters, but BOIΩNI...
Boione, Aeolis. 320-280 BC. Obv.: Head of female right. Rev.: BOIΩNI above bull standing right. SNG Cop 29; SNG von Aulock 7678
I don't see anything wrong with them.
Super coin! Sikyon silver is definitely on my want list.
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