Thank you. Your expertise is much appreciated.
So would it be attributed to the Silharas of Khankan, or the Ohmkara monastery?
Well, I'm one of the collectors that has a common-type example of these coins... [ATTACH] These are the seller's attribution and notes. Are they...
Nice pick-ups, Chris, and great job conserving the first one!
I don't see anything wrong with the color of your coins, Z. However, I do understand just how tough glossy black coins are to photograph. As Doug...
It's common to find these with various punch and counter marks. Looks like you've got a counter mark on the reverse.
Great coin. Thankfully, the Achaemenids hammered out enough of these to make it affordable to own a 5th-century BC silver. Nice pick up!
That coin's got super eye appeal. Well done!
That's a beautiful sestertius, well-done! Yes, crack it out - half the enjoyment of those big bronzes is holding them. (I picked up a few nice...
In the meantime, can anyone tell me why I bought this denarius of Severus Alexander? [ATTACH]
It seems the engraver made a P instead of an E on the obverse, and also the T is missing from VIRTVS, but there are deeper mysteries in this coin....
I like these threads, Martin. Keep them coming.
Yeah, that's creepy too. We should have a Halloween thread, but it's a bit too early.
The abbreviation TEMPOR FELICIT isn't unusual. I'm guessing it's the officina mark again. From what I see, when the Greek B is used, it's usually...
That's a creepy coin.
Crispus Obv.: CRISPVS NOB CAES, Laureate draped cuirassed bust right. Rev.: PRINCIPI I-VVENTVTIS, Mars standing naked except for helmet and boots,...
That's a tough call, Steve - so many super coins there. If had to pick some favorites, I would go with the fractional silvers, but only because...
Sure. I'll be the designated driver, but I really don't think FORVM is ready for you, Steve.
I think you've both tied one on tonight. This sort of thing never happens at FORVM - they're all stone cold sober over there, lol.
I don't mean to sound insulting, but frankly, I find the discussion of the market value and investment potential of ancient coins rather boring....
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