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On the reverse I can see the beginning of the legend, "ΦΙΛΟΜ...", so the city is Philomelium (also spelled Philomelion) in Phrygia. As for the...
I wasn't being critical, please don't be offended :). I was just asking to see how far you had gotten with this coin and to see what degree of...
From CNG's archives, here's a coin which seems to be the same as yours, if I'm seeing an E below the quiver on your coin's reverse. Note: in the...
Welcome, Jacoby :) Coins issued by Alexander III are abundant in all metals: gold, silver, and bronze. Some of the types and variations can...
You know it's a provincial, right? Portraits on Roman provincial coins often look very different than the imperial counterparts. The emperor's...
I wouldn't know from personal experience, of course ;) :D
Isn't it wonderful that we can own such little treasures? As for buying a cheap ancient coin that looks good, yes-- there are tons of options!...
drool Wow, what a haul!
That's a great type! Sorry I missed it.
I didn't realize you were that old :D
That is extremely cool!
Wow! That's some incredible relief and more astonishing in its preservation. A big problem with front-facers, other than often poor artistry, is...
Even though I am anti-slab, at least for ancients, I can't really fault Barry for taking such a job. Being a coin dealer, with its endless...
I agree.
She absconded with the hemilarin ;)
Nice variety, folks! Here are a few more. An almost anepigraphic coin (ROMA is or should be below Athena's bust; X behind) [IMG] Roman Republic,...
Well, this is a timely post. The numismatic archaeology team at the Tiffily dig had an unexpected find: a hemilarin. Based on its crude style,...
Great job, Chris! I think you did a terrific job of editing the information into brief and interesting tidbits. It would be easy to go...
That was fantastic (including the first 4 minutes)-- the entire video is CGI! Wow. Technology is amazing and the creators of that video are very...
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