Generally speaking, it's a late Roman bronze (often abbreviated LRB). The reverse shows the emperor dragging a captive. The reverse legend might...
Z-- that's a pretty great group for a first purchase!
Here are the cropped and joined images from the thread you posted this in four days ago. As requested then, larger images might be helpful-- but...
Ooh, I really like that Tiberiopolis, Oki!
Nice sestertius, Topcat! Here's my Trajan's column denarius again. I love that the depicted monument still stands in Rome. [IMG]
A quick browse of various archives demonstrates what you found... that sometimes the thing in the crook of her left arm is sometimes called an...
I don't know how others would feel about receiving a book or catalog, but I'd love that!
^^^ :D
Do you have wifi at the venue or do you have a smart phone? If so, just check for comps in CNG's archives, ACsearch, and Vcoins.
My first ancient coin purchase was a batch of uncleaned coins. Things escalated quickly. :D
Happy anniversary, Gil! According to Hallmark, the appropriate traditional 4th anniversary gift is fruit and flowers, so here you go :)....
The above post is why emoticons are helpful. Without a grin/smile/wink, the message sounds like he was just being rude. ;) Regarding...
Yes, there has been quite an influx of new members, yay! In addition to the relaxed atmosphere here on CoinTalk, the platform is fantastic. It's...
Oh boy, we're going to have fun. We'll happily draw up a shopping list for you :D
I didn't participate last year because I didn't want my address/location known. I trust that my recipient this year will keep that information to...
Clio wins many of my targeted coins :(. Today though he apparently didn't want my primary target... yay!!
It is indeed a beauty and it was on my short list for this auction, but I didn't bid against you either :).
Valid points, John. I do still buy some coins with sandy patinas, although I do so knowing that it may be applied. Sometimes it is just loose...
There is something very satisfying about an evenly worn large coin. That's a nice one!
Thanks, Steve-O. It was just a hasty guess though... perhaps someone else can come up with a better alternative.
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