I never managed to get a good pic of that coin because it's so dark. I like your shots - here are a couple I took in bright sunlight which you're...
I always keep them long enough to learn something. I just started reading RIC X, and I mean really reading it - not just skimming and looking up a...
If you're experiencing any dilemma concerning whether to keep a coin or sell it, the answer is simple: keep it.
That's easy for you to say.
Those of you who know these SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE types know just how scrappy they can get, so when I saw this little gem going with no watchers...
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Wow, that's a nice bronze. Everyone seems to clamor for Greek silver, which is fine of course, but finding Greek bronze this nice is much tougher.
Mercury caught a salmon with his fancy fishing rod. :p [img]
Really nice thread - great coins everyone! I haven't taken a foray into this very interesting field of numismatics yet, but I've had my eye on...
A very nice post and coin, thank you!
I was pronouncing the "ch" as well, but I got corrected by Bill (Ardatirion). I guess the convention is say dram, as in "wee dram." Still, would...
Hey friends, I’ve got an exceptional group of ancient coins for sale this week, in high grades, with abundant eye-appeal and rarity. No offers,...
I include several pics with all my listings, with various kinds of light. We all know how different coins can look in room-light, sunlight, etc.
I doubt it's any more dangerous than handling fishing weights. I've held my tesserae a number of times and I'm still kicking. :) I pretty much...
Mat, I have a coin with a similar patina - jet black and glossy, perhaps waxed. This is the best I could do with it. Strong direct light to...
Dark pics can sometimes be tremendously improved by adjusting the luminosity curves. Any decent photo editor has the capability.
More like this... [IMG] o_O 9x12mm, 0.58g
I'll post my second smallest coin, because fanams are boring. A tritatemorion of Kyzikos... [img]
One of my favorite small coins... Tauric Chersonesos, Pantikapaion AE13, 1.61g; circa 310-302 BC Obv.: Head of Pan right, dotted border Rev.:...
That's a lovely coin. The metal flow and toning on the obverse are very distinctive.
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