I saw one similar recently (could have been this one maybe) and was poised to bid, but, for whatever reason, never did. Outstanding TIF. For one...
Two thumbs up! Rare and cheap. You just can't get any better than that.
I haven't gotten into the medieval coins, but I like the Bohemund III denier. Instead of a visor, however, I always assumed it was just the nose...
I forgot about this coin until Doug mention an arch: [ATTACH] L MARCUS PHILIPPUS ROMAN REPUBLIC; GENS MARCIA AR Denarius...
That's exciting and depressing all in one. Exciting to know I can continually find something new (to me) and depressing to know there is no end....
I'm in the same boat. Nothing architectural other than campgates and a few temples.
That certainly is a beauty Marc.
I'm following with interest.
Very interesting coin ice-man [ATTACH] THRACE AR Hemidrachm OBVERSE: Forepart of lion right, head turned back REVERSE: Quadripartite incuse...
I still think your coin is at least scarce TIF, if not rare. I haven't seen many like it. I would say this Otho falls in nearly the same...
Another nice coin AJ. [ATTACH] ARCADIA MEGALOPOLIS Triobol OBVERSE: Laureate head of Zeus left...
Although RIC only lists this coin as R2, I have only seen a very few for sale: [ATTACH] CLAUDIUS AR Denarius OBVERSE: TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR...
We'll never know for sure, but it's as good of an explanation as any other.
You may not like the image, but I think you did an outstanding job. And you were right about the lion skin. It's a magnificent depiction IMHO.
Your bargain newcomer is very nice Doug. I would be glad to have it. [ATTACH] SATRAPS OF CARIA, MAUSSOLLOS AR Drachm OBVERSE: Head of Apollo...
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Agreed. I do understand with modern coins you do not want to touch them for fear of contamination. However, with Ancients, like ziggy9 said,...
I'm with JA on this one. Looks good to me. However, be aware these are highly faked and it's most difficult to say much from images
Why do you guys enjoy keeping coins in slabs? In the case of Ancients, there is no harm in handling since all have been either circulated, found...
I quit cleaning coins a long time ago, but I will be watching with interest.
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