[IMG] She may have been the defacto ruler of the empire for a short period of time after hubby Aurelian died.
It's gorgeous! Unusual hairstyle; incredibly detailed reverse :)
That's a big 10-4, good buddy :D (I was just having a bit of fun with Photoshop, at NGC's and CAC's expense)
Glad I'm not the only one in the dark. The only Flattop I know is the one who come groovin' up slowly :D [MEDIA]
Where are you getting that date? I don't own any relevant reference books but CoinIndia (who seem to know their ancient Asian coins) pegs these...
[IMG] KINGS OF LYDIA, temp. Ardys - Alyattes c. 630-564 BCE Electrum trite, 4.8 gm, 13.4 mm. Sardes mint. Obv: head of roaring lion right, sun...
Very nice, Alegandalf! I like the Antonia best but they're all good. I should collect more ancient women, since I am an ancient a middle-aged...
[IMG] ;) http://www.tifcollection.com/certified-ancient-coin-acceptance-corp
I don't think I've ever bid with them but I always browse their auctions hoping to find something because they have no buyer's premium* (!). They...
@Deacon Ray, I may not be on board with your addiction to slabbing but I definitely love your use of coins in your ministry! Good work, my friend :)
Very serendipitous! :)
The seller, ancienttr, is on Forvm's Notorious Fake Sellers List.
Thanks, but perhaps I'd better keep my day job for now :D
Yes-- some auction houses have astronomical buyer's premiums so you'll need to carefully check the terms for each auction. The lowest BP I've...
I wasn't in the hobby in pre-internet days but suspect I would prefer the "modern" way because of the target flexibility it affords. There is at...
Welcome, @ALAN DAVIS! Most of us started in the same way and obviously we are completely smitten with ancients! It does seem overwhelming at...
@Eduard, a coin you posted three years ago sent me searching for the same. I think I acquired it in your absence. Since you obviously like the...
Holy guacamole! Were you intending to bid on the Syedra Hadrian one lot before this Caracalla?
That's a new one to me! Very interesting reverse.
Most of my coins are favorites for one reason or another, but this tops the list: [IMG] SICILY, Syracuse. Agathokles tetradrachm I have a lot...
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