There's no "other guy" on this type, Steve-o, just Augustus. You're thinking of the Nemausus issues.
This is earliest type of Trajan drachm from Bostra, with Arabia standing, a camel at her feet. Several sources report finding these overstruck on...
It is an interesting story. http://www.coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColCoinIntros/WashEAGLECent.intro.html
That's a marvelous sestertius, whiz. Definitely a crown jewel in any collection!
I'm not sure that coin was halved for change. Usually those kinds of cuts are straight and down the middle. I'm thinking the flan had some stress...
Good gawd, that looks positively dreadful. I must see it.
That coin is worn and crusty, but only another collector of ancients would appreciate the desire to own it. Sometimes it feels damn good to own a...
Oh, I saw your vision, but I think the Star Trek holodeck would be the better way to go.
I don't mean to throw cold water on your enthusiasm. The only way you'll know is if you try, and maybe you're wired to be a dealer. All I have to...
Your shot is much better than the seller's, VK. The detail really stands out. I agree about cropping the negative space.
Mine too. It's just not much of a money-making venture. I spent hours scouring the web for deals, putting in low bids, winning one out of twenty...
If you're a beginner, yes, you can't go wrong with CNG. However, there are dealers on eBay that offer very nice, authentic coins with true...
I haven't come across any sources that offer a hundred quality coins. You can certainly buy a hundred uncleaned Romans, most of which turn out to...
CNG auctions off some larger lots. If you can stay disciplined and not overbid, you should be able to turn the coins around individually for a...
In the sixth year of Rabbel's reign (75/76 CE), the queen Gamilat first appears on the sela'im. These coins are of the same type as the previous...
Thanks for the correction, Doug and Martin.
An informative and interesting post as always, Guy - and abundant eye-candy to boot.
It does, but you have to learn its language.
I'll stir this pot with a coin from my drawer of decrepit imitations, an AE denarius of Domna. The dealer called this coin a "cast AE denarius"...
Lydia, Persia. AR Siglos. Achaemenid Kings, 485-375 BC. Obv. Persian king in kneeling stance right with drawn bow and spear. Rev. Incuse punch...
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