So... I had the irresistible urge for another mixed lot and this time went for some Late Roman Bronzes. Sure, it is possible to read books on...
I got a nice Constantine I campgate recently :) (actually many of them) I think this one has the same attribution as yours-- if that last letter...
Where's the horse? ;)
Oooh, grasshopper! Good one :) G is also for griffin/gryphon. [IMG] LUCANIA, Velia 305-290 BCE AR didrachm, 17.5 mm, 7.3 gm Obv: Head of Athena...
Updated list through the letter F: Blue: shown but not owned Red: mythological Green: not ancient Antelope Aquila/eagle Ass Bear Bee Bird...
Flying pig works for B as in Boar. Horse day is Thursday :D
[IMG] EGYPT, Alexandria. Gallienus year 13, CE 265/6 tetradrachm, 21 mm, 9.1 gm Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right Rev:...
Don't worry about missing a letter. Just post it whenever you remember :)
I thought it might be Nike flying right, like this one from CNG, but I don't see that exergual figure for Thourioi triobols. I only looked at...
F is for Fish [IMG] ARKADIA, Psophis 450-30 BCE AR obol, 10 mm, 0.69 gm Obv: forepart of Kerynitian hind right Rev: fish right, O above,...
That's great news!
I agree-- great images, Noob!!
Also, regarding that "red sand patina"... be sure that it isn't applied wax or something. There are a few dealers whose entire inventories have...
If the BD isn't extensive, try mechanical debridement with a pick or brush and apply Verdicare; observe frequently after treatment.
Perhaps the seller's attribution is wrong?
Hmm, I have no idea, of course. :D However, the script on your coin doesn't match that on this Album-1712 coin from Stephen Album's site. It's a...
I don't mind plastic cases for coins as a method of storage... if the slabs can be opened, like these. If your collection isn't huge, this could...
How satisfying! Congratulations :)
E is also for Elephant. [IMG] Julius Caesar. 49-48 BCE AR denarius Struck by the military mint traveling with Caesar. Obv: elephant standing...
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