By way of contrast, here is Elagabalus with the dullest of reverses, typical of Antioch... [ATTACH]
That coin is in superb condition for its type, actually. One of the best I've seen. Most any ancient coins of the Levant pique my interest, and...
Jump in, Jwt, the water's fine. Post any and all questions you may have, no matter how elementary. We love talking ancient coins.
Yes, that is Valentinian's work, I believe. On other pages, he's composed a thorough and scholarly exposition of all things related to Late Roman...
I'll take one of those. It would go well with my painted quarters.
You mean like the ancient Greeks did too. The pileus, or Phrygian cap. :)
An excellent article, sir. I'll post a recent acquisition which illustrates the point. This follis of Constantine II is rated R4 in RIC. The...
I pretty much ride a seesaw when it comes to buying coins by condition. Sometimes I want the really high-grade coin and spend big bucks on it,...
Nice coin indeed! I keep bidding on these Syrian tets at CNG and keep losing. One of these days, I'll find one that suits my budget and detail...
I agree. The 2 1/2 cent is a very interesting denomination. I have one myself... [ATTACH]
Lol. I had to click "best answer" on that one. How much is my road rash worth? Hahahah...
An excellent article, Bruce. I learned a lot about sleuthing counterstamps. It's curious that you don't think the LS&MS Railroad stamped the coin....
Are there any coins that actually bear Alaric's name?
It would be SM, for Sacra Moneta, maybe N for Nicomedia or H for Heraclea. Sometimes it's difficult to discern between Roman H's and N's, even...
It's the old trick of selling reproductions, except you have to read the fine print to realize they're reproductions. Only someone utterly and...
That would be a great name for a band.
Thanks for the lesson, VK. I wish I had some Visigothic pieces to share, but my collection of medieval coins is sparse to say the least. In...
Those are some lovely coppers!
The endless quibbling over minor differences in grades, which isn't even numismatics in my book. Major yawn.
When I first started collecting ancients, I bought coins for their aesthetic appeal, and the emotional satisfaction of owning something so old. As...
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