Small Alexander the Great bronzes usually sell for much less. What is special about this one? Why such a high estimated hammer? From The New...
Excellent choice for your first Greek! My first ancient was also a Corinth stater. I did purchase a lot of prutot before them (and some...
Got another Hadrian, also from Egypt. This one commemorates his visit to Alexandria in 130 AD. His beloved companion, Antinous, drowned in the...
Have fun, guys! Post pics :)
I'll take your word on that, Chris o_O :D
[ATTACH] THRACE. Apollonia Pontika, mid-late 4th cent. BC AR drachm, 10 mm, 3.2 gm Obv: Facing gorgoneion. Rev: Upright anchor; A to left,...
Hey Whiz and Vlaha... remember this recent Triskeles coin? No one bid on it. I didn't want it to feel unloved so I bought it post-auction :) He...
An impressive addition, congratulations!
Steve has several already-- including some nice ones, so I bet he didn't bid on it. You're right, the reverse could have been better but it did...
Nice save, Zumbly!
Did you get the one from Roma? Oh man! Jealous! I meant to bid on that. Same with several other recent auction coins. Haven't done a good job...
2013 was the beginning of my ancient fever. Impossible to pick only 10 favorites, but these are definitely up there :) This composite shows...
What a fun thread! I will try to compile my top 10 list before the year's end but may not have time... hanging out with my mom this week and...
I mostly agree. I can tolerate the cartoonish Byzantines but have an intense dislike of most LRB portraits which cannot be explained by mere...
Very nice!
Merry Christmas everyone. Wishing you a wonderful day with family and a sleigh full of coins :)
Sorry Steve, I have no French hens. Here's a fun overstruck Christ follis though. [ATTACH]
Very interesting coin, chrsmat! (adding one to the list...)
Hot diggity dog, that's a beauty. Congratulations!
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