I've seen these before and would love some day to acquire one. It's hard to reconcile the older "obese" Nero with the young "normal stature"...
Now this one I like very much. The other two Byzantine coins you just posted are out of my area of interest. I said on another thread how I like...
I have often wondered if Romans collected Greek coins or did the Greeks collect their own and so forth.
Once again, a very nice reverse. One can even see the oars in the water. Too bad the legends are partially off flan.
Both nice coins for the era, but I really like the Leo VI.
Sorry 7C, I don't collect these and was only taking a guess. Chrismat might be on to something though.
I seriously doubt Levy's account is accurate, but it is probably based on myth known or believed at the time of the writing. On the other hand,...
It is amazing as you say. I will pay somewhat extra for a reverse that is "different" whether it is in pristine condition or not. As for coins...
It appears Islamic. Possibly Ottoman?
Doug, I have two of the coins you displayed in your last post, but now I need to find the others. They're all great with wonderful reverses like...
Another nice Gloria Exercitivs. :thumb:
Another decent coin Gil
I know nothing about countermarks. I know there are collectors of just the countermark regardless of the coin. I was just wondering if you know...
You so funny. It must be a grape Nehi
Can you tell anything from the countermark?
Great reverse detail :thumb:
Interesting coins Doug and I'll be interested in your review of Banti.
Better image Anoob.
I dunno. It seems I'm like an insect being drawn to the light when it comes to RR coins. And not just any RR coin. The reverse has to have a...
I was thinking the reverse might be a lion running right with the club of Heracles above.
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