That's a coin of Arados. The ligature AP at the top of the reverse gives the clue. 3rd-century BC. You are correct that it's Tyche on the...
There's been a lot of discussion concerning "worth" lately - I feel like I'm in the US Coins forum. The market worth of a coin seems so ephemeral...
It's a beautiful example of the type, and a coin I would very much like to own someday. Well-done!
Really a great coin, pedigree or not!
Euthenia's always got that come-hither pose.
A very handsome coin, Steve. Nice find!
Hey no worries. I like researching coins, now that I've got a shelf full of reference volumes plus all that's available online. Every chance to ID...
Gordian III, Elaeussa-Sebaste (Island off Cilicia). Reverse is Poseidon standing, foot on galley prow, resting on trident with something in his...
That's a wonderful representation of a peacock. It's interesting how a circle was engraved as a guide to the placement of the feathers.
These two less-than-lovely coins come from Akko-Ptolemais, on the northern coast of Israel. (The modern city is Acre, and you can read its history...
The first is Seleucid, winged bust of Eros/Headdress of Isis type, maybe Antiochus VII. I'm not an expert on Seleucids. I'm sorry if I've given...
Nobody buys $95,000 coins on eBay or vcoins. JB has it right: it's advertisement. Someone interested in those coins would contact the dealer, then...
I think the second one is an autonomous issue of Laodikeia ad Mare. Laureate head of Zeus right/Tripod-lebes. I can't make out the legends to be...
A correction on number 4: this is the laureate, cuirassed bust-right version with legend CRISPVS NOB CAES (no IVL). A scarce bust type for Crispus...
2. Crispus Obv.: IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES, laureate, cuirassed bust left, spear across right shoulder, shield on left arm. Rev.: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS,...
3. Valens, 364-378 Obv.: D N VALENS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; Rev.: GLORIA ROMANORVM, Valens advancing right,...
Those are wonderful coins, Doug. I also have a Glabrio/Valetudo denarius which fell into my price range because of its faults: minor roughness and...
I must say your dramatic reenactment really brings the ancient world to life.
3 is Valens.
Great coins, Martin! My only Eastern denarius of Severus... [ATTACH]
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