That's not cracked. This is cracked. [img]
Good stuff! I've bought a few high-end pieces (for me), but I get just as much collecting satisfaction finding decent bargain bin coins. Those...
That is a NICE set of Justin/ians VK.
Clearly the work of David Blaine.
Wow. Somebody else has Colonia Bostra coins. Cool. [img]
TIF, the center dimples are by-products of lathe machining used to adjust the flans prior to striking. There's a good site on it here - be sure...
I don't own many sestertii, but most have the squared-off look... [img]
"In relief" is generally accepted as the opposite of excuse. Doug, on the second SS, I see PBINCIRI. If the B's aren't accepted as an error on...
Who ya gonna call?
Wow Mat, good stuff!
So this is a booger thread now? Remember that scene from Ghostbusters when Venkman gets slimed? [img] [img]
lol
That's a nice coin, Jerry. I'd like to collect a few myself, but they don't come cheap in high grades.
Do you have them in hand? Because I don't think the photograph does the second coin justice. It's very harshly-lit.
Love the patina on the first coin, Chris.
Well now, Doug's post brings up an interesting point. I could have posted a handful of Nabataean coins minted by Aretas II, III, and IV because...
It doesn't bother me in the least, but then, you've seen the crap I collect, lol.
Thanks Bing - I'll have to wait till I have it in hand - just no telling for certain from that pic.
When I zoom in I see CONSA dot. Is that one of the variations? I have RIC VIII coming my way this week, so I'll be able to compare it myself.
Doug, if you like the coin, PM me your address. I would very much like to give it to you as a small token of my appreciation for all the work you...
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