According to Murphy, yes, there were numerous dies. As to why the forgers bothered, I do not know but it is not unheard of. See my post in this...
What makes you think those aren't fakes, or have I misunderstood your post? The eBay coins you linked show all of the criteria detailed by Mr....
Thanks! Do you mean the one from the composite picture I posted on the first page of this thread? [IMG] PHOENICIA, Tyre. Julia Maesa CE...
I probably have a fake or two-- definitely have several tooled coins.
I browsed all of CNG's archives and saw no tetrobols matching all of the diagnostics listed by Murphy. There were a few with "upright" hair but...
Hmm, I have neglected to record the diameter and weight and don't have access to the coin at the moment. However, the 80 drachmae have a Π on the...
The reason for this particular envy is that I recent bought (paying a ridiculous sum for) a Cleo VII 40 drachmae.
Wow!! I can't wait to see it, although I'm going to be envious :)
Bad news, Mikey. The Histiaia appears to be one of the numerous fakes. The hairstyle is the giveaway. Compare to this page assembled by Barry...
[IMG] PHOENICIA, Byblos. Uzibaal. 350-335 BCE AR dishekel, 26 mm, 13.3 gm Obv: Three hoplites with shields in war galley left, roaring lion's...
This one looks more like a cockle. [IMG] SICILY, Messana. 420-413 BCE AR litra. 13 mm, 0.6 gm Obv: hare springing right; shell below Rev:...
Let's pile on with our Mollusca! :) [IMG] CALABRIA, Tarentum 325-280 BCE AR litra, 11 mm, 0.56 gm Obv: cockle shell Rev: dolphin right,...
Please pardon my pendantry pedantry*, but conchs (family Strombidae) are herbivores and detritivores. I'd gladly take this coin anyway. Now if I...
Pish answered while I was typing. I was going to suggest the Ambiani tribe but she seems to have nailed it with Catuvellauni. Here's another...
Oooh, I really like that one! Probably because it has something recognizable on the obverse. :D
Well, it was worth taking a shot. :D
It's not a competition :) Sometimes the common coins get more activity because everyone can post theirs or add something to the discussion other...
It still could be either Caracalla or Elagabalus since their coins both use the name Antoninus. Once you have some good images post them here....
I've looked through Wildwinds, CoinArchives, CoinProject, ACsearch, and CNG and haven't found a Caracalla with Harpokrates/Harpocrates from Tyre....
I love Nilus! Excellent choice, Z :)
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