The hammer/die was off center and obliquely angled or struck obliquely, moving that metal full into the recesses of that part of the die thinning...
Still haven't received my Hadrian/Africa. Shipped from London 2+ weeks ago. Checked the tracking, looks like it went on a world tour and the...
But remember-- we are not an adequate substitute for your Lithium :D
This forum is in dire need of a ROFLMAO emoticon! Looks like the hammer hit at a very oblique angle.
Depends on the purpose of the safe-- fire & water protection, burglary prevention? Burglary prevention safes have very thick walls, would take...
You are such a lovable goofball, Steve... :D
Well actually... if it is a Syrian issue, I'm not sure the Ma'at thing holds. But thanks anyway for the pep talk. I do still like the coin but I...
Interesting information, as usual. I have no coins to contribute but will watch and learn.
Bubbles. Bursting. I thought I had researched this coin adequately before bidding. Obviously not. I looked for information in wildwinds;...
As John said, it is a mysterious and enigmatic little coin. But it's looking more and more like it is NOT Nektanebo, not Egyptian, and minted 3...
I have a lizard that comes in under my door every late afternoon, climbs up a long skirt in my closet to sleep, and then goes back out in the...
Thanks, Randy. Might have to track down one of those wolf/Baal coins.
Chris, I think that is correct, although not immediately afterwards. A decade or so later.
Whoa there, Randy! Stop the truck! Tell me about those coins-- the three with blue backgrounds. One of them would be perfect for that...
Nice, especially since it's keeping it... [IMG]
Usually, but not always, coins seem to look better in person than in pictures. I was pleased with this coin in the auction houses's picture-- but...
Thinking about the prices again, maybe they have fallen because of the doubt that it is indeed a pharonic issue.
A few months ago a friend, upon hearing that I was collecting ancient coins, said he would like to have a coin issued by a pharaoh. Hmm. "I don't...
"note the x-ray front legs" Indeed! Like a Halloween costume.
Noted and corrected. :D
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