It's just that it's not often. [ATTACH]
The bust looks Iberian Celt.
I have my share for sure. If it wasn't for lower graded coins I couldn't collect Ancients.
I really like the Elagabalus, low grade or not.
Fantastic photography and beyond my capabilities.
I'm getting old Doug,and my memory is not so good. I never had a great memory in the first place and the plaque in my brain is not helping.
Cheers from the gang [ATTACH]
Make jewelry for the kids or give to kids just for interest (ensuring they know they are fakes).
Going through my catalog to see who I bought it from and when, this coin was no longer in my active log. When I looked deeper, I found I returned...
Well I'll be darned!
I'll bite. Why? Not saying you're wrong, just want to know why.
Looks good to me. I have one of these and it's in near as bad condition as this. Also seen many others in like shape. Not sure why. [ATTACH]...
Geesh! You guys just can't let me win one, can you.
NICE!
I believe it is Ravenna mint: http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/byz/tiberius_II/sb0470.jpg Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582 AD. AV Tremissis 1.51...
I think if I paid for certification, I'd like to know why they came to the conclusion they did.
The weight and size are off for an As. I would think it is more a Sestertius similar to RIC 642....
That's a very nice looking Pantikapaion. I hope they did not destroy the nice chocolate patina. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
BTW, welcome to CT sefoan. Sorry about the coin.
I am not familiar with this issue at all and I've never seen anything to compare, but something doesn't look right to me. On the fourth image...
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