How about: Hadrianopolis Moushmov 2629 Caracalla AE 17mm of Hadrianopolis, Thrace. Laureate, draped bust left with spear & shield /...
I have a Macrinus coin with a similar serpent with radiate head from Markianopolis
If you ask me Q, the "branch mint" bust design is far superior to the Rome mint portraits.
You may be correct. I have another Claudius coin which we have discussed here as being from a Spanish mint: [ATTACH] CLAUDIUS AE As OBVERSE: TI...
Very well centered and high detailed coin. Here's my "not as nice" Claudius. [ATTACH] CLAUDIUS AE As OBVERSE: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG PM TR P...
Very nice. Better picture.
Congrats are in order.
Very nice John. I'm always looking out for these. I need one with the head of Sol. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] MAXIMINUS II DAIA AE Follis OBVERSE: IMP...
I have seen the results of this "electrolysis" method of cleaning and it's not pretty. If you want to remove all the patina and get the coin down...
I've never used this method since it is very destructive. I would think silver is much easier to clean than base metals and there should be no...
Very nice addition Ice. [ATTACH] ANTONIUS PIUS AR Didrachm OBVERSE: ANTWNEI-NOC CEBACTOC, laureate head right REVERSE: YPAT B PAT PATR,...
I have the wax, but I've never really found the results to be overly pleasing to account for the cost of the wax. [ATTACH]
I like all three, but I think I'm seeing double on the first ;). Actually, I like the newbie very much. Just look at that imposing portrait!...
You're right. During either the soaking or brushing there appears to be a section behind the eagle as well as behind the head on the opposite side.
It almost seemed like red clay.
Just like old times, eh?
Both are nice coins, but I can't explain that kind of difference. Obviously the xf is better, but not that much better to explain $9600.
Nice coins Jerry
I guess I do not offer him enough since he has refused my offers on a couple different coins.
Great coin TIF. Love the design and the coloring.
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