I must admit that I have become more of a "condition snob" over the years; however, I still occasionally find a type I want at a price I can...
This is my first Nerva - almost bent out of recognition [ATTACH]
How about this Titus Fouree. Missing face, oblong shape and all: [ATTACH]
And then there's this M. AEMILIUS. I got it in a mixed lot. Not only was it worn and broken, but when I got it, it was bent nearly in two:...
By far not my ugliest overall, but the obverse will never win any beauty contests: [ATTACH] BUT ya gatta love dem lions pullin' the biga!
Interesting piece with nice color Mat.
I think just about every Ancients collector that has transitioned to CT from elsewhere, have all said World and Ancients should be separated. I...
I tried to look up your auctions on EbayUK, but can't seem to find you. Suggestions?
Maybe you're right. That other side must truly be U G L Y!
NOT FAIR! He only showed one side.
I think you may have to rely on portrait design. If so, looking at the coins of like design, I might conclude Rome mint.
I think my coins win this ugly contest: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Good point. I have done an initial check and found a few with only 6 turrets. These resources indicate it is still probably correct to be...
Nice!
As you know I have a similar coin for Maximianus; different reverse legend however. It was minted at Ticinum: [ATTACH] MAXIMIANUS AR Argenteus...
Some of those are quite ice, especially the "black and tan"
I have a lot of Gallienus coins. Here are a few: [ATTACH] GALLIENUS Antoninianus OBVERSE: GALLIENVSAVG - Radiate...
Interesting coin with a different style portrait. Elpis looks like she is wearing a 1950-60's poodle skirt.
[ATTACH] CLAUDIUS II (GOTHICUS) Antoninianus OBVERSE: IMP CLAVDIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped bust right REVERSE: SPES PVBLICA, Spes walking left,...
BTW, if the "tater" you mention is Tater the Cat, I've bought coins from him in the past w/o problem.
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