It's a fascinating civilization because it was structured so differently from other ancient cultures: a caravan kingdom that combined nomadic...
For starters, the weight of the coin would give us the denomination. I haven't actively collected or researched the Faustina coins, so I could be...
Yeah, you've got it. The queen's name is between the cornucopiae, GMLT, read from right to left. Rabbel was the only king with a queen named...
I wouldn't be so presumptuous to accuse anyone of lying, but I have noticed that coin collectors tend to exaggerate the deals they get. I don't...
Yeah, my work is done here.
As far as the Nabataeans go, we're talking about the first three or four centuries BC, and most of their trade consisted of product from Arabia...
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Lol. I knew Bing was old, but I had no idea.
Dan Gibson sums up the ancient trade route system quite well on Nabataea.net... "From our experience, trade routes can be funny things. Most...
When I'm not ganderflanking I can usually be found lollygagging.
Not just the Silk Road, but they had shipping routes to destinations all along the West coast of India, and ventured as far as China. Few people...
Its population and range were much greater in ancient times. The Silk Road was heavily trafficked by Nabataean caravans, clear into central Asia....
I am so very tempted to Photoshop something at the moment, but I like this forum and wish to remain.
I can't tell you anything about the coin, but what's the rush? Do you not have time to investigate it thoroughly? Rushing a purchase is always a...
Those are lovely pieces, Doug!
I haven't seen camels on coins other than issues of Bostra. There may be some...I don't know. There is another type, Arabia standing with a camel...
Hey, I'm here to help. :)
A very nice example of the type, VK. Well-done! You're probably familiar with this page already, but if not, it's a good read that explores the...
I've tried the gum, the ecigs, the patch, etc. But I suppose one just has to keep trying until something sticks.
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