Even without Martin's contribution, I think it's rather clear that the I to the left of the bust is part of IMP. Nice find! The ghost details are...
This big gorgeous hunk of bronze arrived today. Beautiful, complex patina... [img]
That's even more frustrating than just losing an auction. It happened to me once - bought the coin on eBay and the seller notified me it had been...
I love that coin, John! A big Imperatorial bronze with copious detail and superb eye-appeal. Well-done! My one and only Imperatorial coin is...
Outstanding work, Valentinian!
I would have made it a pocket piece but hey, each to his own.
This paper is a basic introduction, but the sources in the bibliography look like they're worth hunting down....
I have a mystery RR bronze denarius of Crepusius. What is it? Fouree core? Base metal test strike? Was it plated or silvered at some time? What's...
Very nice. Those kneeling images and inscriptions were created by Elizabeth Margaret Chandler, and became very popular with abolitionists....
It's worth it, also. Lots of new numismatic reading all the time.
I think you have to be a member of academia.edu - it's free to sign up.
I always enjoy reading your papers, Brendan. Thank you. Were the Strymon/Trident host coins still legal tender when they were overstruck, or had...
My recent dry period had nothing to do funds. Every so often I find myself with dozens of new coins that I know little about, and I find myself...
Speaking of auctions, I did very well for myself this week as well - I've got 12 coins on the way, and that's always a nice feeling. :)
It seems to most closely resemble Tye 5 from your page.
You can get this book on Amazon for $27 plus shipping, so I'd say you got a steal. I'd love to read that volume myself. As I see it, all...
Bathe her, and bring her to me.
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Well, the photoshops looks more human, but totally wrong.
Nice set! The portraits look good, and the last one definitely looks like Albinus to me.
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