It's a nice coin. I like this type very much and intend to add one to my collection next year.
Nice choice! I saw that one at vcoins a few weeks ago - I thought it was a very good price for the amount of detail.
All of the coin images and attributions on Wildwinds are contributed. It's a site by collectors, for collectors.
It might be more useful to collectors to send the image and attribution to Wildwinds. There aren't too many coins of AP from Laodicea listed...
This is a common "head of emperor in oval" countermark, and it has been recorded on many provincial issues. If the BMC doesn't have one on a coin...
I know how you feel about collecting a coin like this, VK. And I always learn something from your erudite acquisitions and essays. Kudos!
Yes. That is the color - very very verdant.
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That's a very nice coin! I've got quite a few coins with Chi-Rho. This is my most recent... [ATTACH]
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Best one yet, lol. I'm not sure the younger folk will get the reference. Our generation had the best cartoons.
Here's mine... Spend. Spend. Spend. Spend. Spend. Spend. Spend. Spend. Spend. Spend. Spend. Spend. Spend. Spend. Spend. Spend. Spend.
I liked his crocodile interpretation better. :)
They also have these new-fangled things called "cameras"...:p
If the only historical record of the moneyer is on his money, can we assume his political career failed?
Wow, great coin. I love it! The pile of arms doesn't look like a very comfortable seat.
Always soak in distilled water first, with a light, soft brushing, work some dirt out with a toothpick. Often that's all you need to do.
Here's my $600 choice.
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