I was hoping someone would post to that request. I am not aware of a specific victory later than the Samarata Devicta type and wondered if there...
[IMG] I have not played with axial since 2008 when I decided that it was less appropriate for most ancient coins than what the article above...
Gold is softer and more valuable. It probably was handled by the more experienced mint workers and was not as rushed for time. Some metals get...
Isn't it more fun to appreciate all the good points of our coins than to nitpick the faults? That is a really great coin. Oddball? Perhaps, but...
I always prefer these when, like your stavraton, the name John is clear. These are never full legend but it is nice when that part remains. [ATTACH]
Value/price on all coins is a matter of opinion. Most people seem to think desirability follows with a lack of wear but I prefer coins with the...
How much time elapsed between the death of Constantius and the appointment of a replacement Augustus? Your statement makes it sound like he was...
I would be interested in hearing from our resident Postumus specialists if they believe in the mint ID clues like the curly hair are old wives'...
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Caracalla and Julia Domna Markianopolis 5 assaria /Tyche Unfortunately this example loses all but part of the IO from Julia's name. In a classic...
When reading the above link, be sure to read the link Mat posted by Mike Markowitz on why museums hate ancient coins:...
Favorite? After 298 pages we are running out of coins not shown more than once for many repetitions of the same requests, My favorite of this...
I also tried the fingerless video and decided that the fingers are better due to the control of angle. Perhaps a comera with great image...
How many of us noticed that the plaster cast image of the first Domitianus coin was trimmed down removing the shaggy edges that make that coin...
I agree with the added interest theory. When it come to 'character' my examples have a lot of character. On some, the cut showed that the coin...
This sestertius of Claudius has the Nero countermark NCAPR right of the portrait. They are usually found left of the portrait on this type. Does...
This is a great question but not one that has an answer. All coins are individuals to a point and how we balance a test cut against a poor strike...
BTW, RIC lists your coin as rare but I suspect the surfaces would lower its sales results since the number of people collecting rare Licinius...
You may have trouble finding people who understand how the decisions were made as to where to break RIC volumes. Constantine and Licinius were on...
Coins or other subjects, as many images are ruined by Photoshop style programs as are helped. There is a huge array of tools of which 90% will...
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