Probably the easiest to find big Severus Alexander is the Antioch, Pisidia, AE33 with wolf. Note it is a Latin language colonial. [ATTACH]
It would be more original if I posted other large Provincials but the Amasia type comes in Septimius and Caracalla, too. Both were issued 20...
Most people will advise you to buy the best coins you can afford. I sa this is correct if what you want is to make a profit from coins but you...
I do not know this dealer but did read his 'about us' page where he mentions selling coins from his collection and from consignments. He has...
I knew this would happen. We could find 200 things that served as money that are not even coins in some senses of the word. We could find 200...
I see nothing wrong with showing coins in good condition and would include a page one disclaimer that nice coins cost more. I would include a...
I'll work on a list but do have an opinion to offer generally. Lets say we decided we want a Flavian coin in the set. Most people would say the...
If you want to know about officinae, feel free to read my page on the subject. http://www.forumancientcoins.com/dougsmith/officina.html Folles is...
If you searched back posts in the ancient section, you might find this explanation but it never hurts to repeat things if there is interest. The...
I am 100% in favor of this idea and love the title "You Should Know". I really liked Berk's book and that is why I posted my pages showing my...
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211 was the year of death for Septimius. Caracalla, 4 April 188 – 8 April 217, just turned 29 when he was killed. Across the years in bronzes:...
Agree. These were among my first books and there is a lot there. The big question in my mind is whether you care to know more than what exists...
It is not always easy to tell in photos but scratches that are raised on the coin could well be the result of polishing or filing a die. Recessed...
I still have a bad taste in my mouth about VCoins dating back to when the original owner sold it and I had to move my website from their space....
I have this one listed as Gotarzes. When shopping, you need to be aware that not everyone has bought or understands the new ID's. I have no...
I love this half as but question whether I would warm up to the other half showing the backsides of man and beast. This is not a matter of VF or...
The problem I see with these is the failure of many sellers to price the coins in keeping with the detail shown. I believe a coin showing full...
Other than the Nerva which needs changing, I like this. I might question the use of so many Neros and only one of the others. The entire thing...
I know we are told it is 'cool' to be nice and I am not cool but that chart approaches being harmful to education. Several problems are pointed...
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