Considering the number of variables, any price guide to ancients is a bit of a joke and more likely to lead beginners astray than to shed light on...
Gsimonel covered it well but I believe Gallus died before this reverse was issued. The coin is common for Constantius II and Gallus' replacement...
Thank you, that explains a lot. My mind never grasped the possibility that Antonia would replace an Augustus in a collection.
I was avoiding posting this since it was so much like Bing's but rather that let the thread time out I'll show my ignorance on the matter here it...
Both of my Stratoncaea bronzes have been shown here repeatedly. The Caracalla without Geta is the standard item with Hecate reverse but the one...
I think this sums up why I can not get into collecting these seriously. I can deal with not knowing which coins were issued by which Arsakes but...
I took this as showing the coin that replaced the previous lesser example of the same coin. That is why I suggested we get to see the previous...
Yes, your coins are much better than your photos. They deserve better. Are you sure this one is fourree or cast? I see nothing out of the...
I consider Emmett, Alexandrian Coins indispensable....
While all are excellent, the Lokri Opuntii stands out in my mind. It defines 'fine style'.
The coins are a good start and educational. The cabinet is wonderful. I hope to be around to see your post when your collection is too large to...
I prefer to look at coins without plastic separating us so whatever they live in, coin will be taken out to be seen. They are easier to remove...
I enjoy these with countermarks. Of course it is also better if they have the variant wrestling poses, too. [ATTACH] Fortunately for me, the...
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What is the term for the three appendages on the front shoulders of the capricorn? They wear away quickly but I saw a couple that suggested there...
I like and have not previously noted the bronze. Particularly interesting to me uis the way the words wrap along the edges but the few letters...
I have no idea what the replaced denarius had as a fault that made it expendable to the point you needed this one to upgrade it. For that matter,...
Five Minerva, four furniture and Salus. I know Domitian has several other types that strike me as more interesting (dolphin, Pegasus and a lot of...
I really suggest letting your specialties find you rather than you setting them based on what you know now. When you have a few dozen coins and...
I disagree with calling Latin language denarii made a a branch mint to pay soldiers 'Provincials'. Provincials were made for local circulation...
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