The coin of this series that attracted me most is the hemidrachm of Suleiman 787-789 AD which replaced the portrait with a lozenge to avoid...
I agree on the appeal of the Carthage interest which explains why I have two (each different from yours). I like your coin especially because of...
I don't know and do not put much stock in surface readings due to surface enrichment possibilities. he only way to know for sure if the coin is...
I would think it appropriate for you to add a comment to these pointing out the repair. This reply reads as if you consider it good that the s/w...
too late
Septimius Severus denarius / SS sacrificing over tripod Rome mint [ATTACH] Next: another Roman coin where the reverse figure ha definite and...
I assume everyone interested already knows this but, just in case: Our valued CT member PeteB has a page on his website (along with many great...
I have not given thought to grouping portraits but will post here the large size Nicopolis coins I have for your examination. There is a similar...
The reverse is common but not paired with the SEVERVS PIVS AVG obverse. The museum coin lookss to be fourree and unofficial but yours looks...
This John benefits from the moneyer name Rener and was cut on the cross as usual but the axis made the obverse a diagonal half conveniently...
Tarsos Cilicia AR stater Datames Satrap of Cilicia , 384-361/0 BC. Female head facing slightly left / Bearded head right [ATTACH] Next:...
I agree it is most common to start with late Roman bronzes and they are the lesat expensive entry point but there is a lot to see in Greek...
I am unaware of that one. My Justinian II is a 20 overstruck on 1/4 of a 40. That only doubled its value rather than quadrupling it. [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] I bought it in 2012 from Don Zauche at a show and have no provenance info. I was partly attracted to the coin due to the reverse...
I do not collect English coins. I do not collect medieval coins to any extent. In the last two weeks I have added four English coins to my...
Great coin! Great photo! +1 Exactly!
Grade (wear) is only one of the things that make up 'eye appeal' with ancients. Compare my coin, Bing's coin and yours. Which is the highest...
When you read the Beginner FAQ page suggessted above by orfew, don't skip the suggestion there that you read the following thread....
This is not a place for reading words but looking at every coin of each ruler from that period that are posted online would go a long way to...
May I suggest those in this situation with these fears consider the fact that several regular contributors here sell coins and are a bit less...
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