Sometimes that is how we start on yet another specialty. Collecting is hard when you go for long periods and see nothing you 'need'. Before...
I vote for the fake. Tuition to Ancient Coin College can be expensive and we all make purchases we later regret. Some lessons cot more than...
It is a worthy coin and worth what you paid (and I am a cheapskate so that is saying something). I know I would trade a full crest for having a...
Surely you realize that being overweight and golden is dangerous....
Full disclosure: There are three punches in the family. My daughter has one with two ends and different sizes on each end. This photo shows the...
Ex-Numis had two useful features. 1. You could search and find out that they had no information (was it free or cheaply?) and pay for what they...
Buy a round punch at a store that sells scrapbooking supplies and punch your own using acid free stock of the weight you like. I use 65 lb. I...
I disagree with almost every post given so far at least in part. I very much agree with the Finn235 thoughts I quoted here but then he went on to...
I agree with the attractiveness of suggestion #2 and did not immediately think of Artemis when I first saw the coin. To be a certain Artemis, I...
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I agree with Finn235 on this matter and it probably explains why so many beginners start with a Gordian and fewer with Valerian. The problem is...
Is it just possible that the 'rules' of Latin plural abbreviation were not as important to the mint as your theories assume? I do not specialize...
My favorite misidentified coin is only that because it comes in plastic. Admittedly finding a misidentified slab from a worthwhile compan would...
What makes Poemenius a usurper. He was in charge at a city that supported the most legitimate emperor of that period (Constantius II). That city...
I see no way of proving this. Today's die cutters have very little freedom with designs handed down from above and approved by authorities. We...
Excellent coin! The rabbit is obvious after you find it but I can see how it could be missed on a less perfect coin or when working quickly.
I believe this is the coin mentioned by Maridvnvm. [ATTACH] You will note this coin has no beard and has been attributed to Philip II by some....
RIC recognizes three portrait variations on these. So far all the coins shown above had pearl diadem. [ATTACH] Below is laurel and rosette...
My beliefs regarding this coin are based on having seen and handled only a few dozen obols of Athens. They come in several styles over the...
I would call it modern and wearable. If ancient, I would hate to see it mounted so I can say, "Enjoy it."
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