Note that if your Gordian were centered properly, the raised dot would have moved up and right and been lost inside the centration mark. On my...
I remember thinking I should pass on this type because it was so simple but not particularly cheap. How do you define 'fine style' when all there...
All in all, I believe you did well. There are several side hobbies available to those who collect ancient coins. I take photos, others study...
I suspect the matching coin legend of Valerian I would have started with AK but that would be something for you to research; not me. Nike needs...
I would be interested in your proof on this one. For example, can you explain why there are so very many dies for Pescennius Niger but relatively...
Even NGC can't take a picture through their slabs. You might think they would shoot the thing before they encapsulated it.
Every die started with a compss circle drawn around a central dot that provided a reference line for the dotted border. Coins that had a detail...
There are a couple points here: It is relatively safe and easy to buy genuine coins that are as old as these but they won't be gold and won't be...
Thanks for the clarification. The differences between NGC modern and NGC ancients are confusing. As I read it, modern will encapsulate repaired...
Arados fourree 4dr in the name of Alexander the Great. The crack across the reverse figure is diagnostic of this die that produced a better...
Interesting group! Do you have a theory about the N on Claudius? [IMG]
We might point out that the 'scientific' name of the lion is Panthera leo and the lion is known as King of the Beasts so showing a lion as the...
This is impossible to the best of my knowledge. Denarii of Trajan Decius are very rare. Are there any of Volusian?...
How does that link apply to NGC Ancients? All ancients are 'Details' coins by their US standards. I really do not believe they should slab a...
Rule of thumb: New die types that could remotely possibly be explained as a striking artifact require confirmation with a second specimen before...
I see nothing in the photo that would tip me off but finding an exact match is a problem that far exceeds our hopes. I have a story told...
Just to make the point that not all Virtus figures are the same, here are what I see as a male and female. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
One antoninianus and one as (a bit harder to find) [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
My only Zoom is a church group.
I always considered the smaller denomination of these a drachm to the larger tetradrachm. Both were struck at at least three mints as I recall...
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