Did the seller offer a reason for the change? It's most unlikely he would upgrade just because he's a nice guy even though we all can hope there...
Ain't that the truth :p
I was looking around on Ebay earlier today, and I identified three coins from one particular seller to place in my watch list. As the auction...
IMHO Trajan and Hadrian are easily identifiable as are most of the Roman portraits.
Good eye medman. I thought that might be a shadow.
Thanks Batman. I was having trouble with the attribution on the Trajan. I'd still be at it if you hadn't stepped in.
Coin one is Trajan, but I do not recognize the other coin.
Are you sure it's gold? The portrait has the look of Claudius II or Quintillus, but the reverse looks barbaric.
It's hard to say for certain, but I believe I may have this coin: Trajan AR Denarius OBV: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC, laureate...
I don't just collect denarii, but I believe I focus on them. This is a fair denarius with a good portrait of Trajan. His portrait style is...
Very interesting history and a great coin to boot. "Sothic Cycle" is new to me as well. Any time something new is learned, the day is not...
I know you are mostly correct about dealers and auction houses similar to CNG. Where I have a problem with these dealers is the charge on both...
Yep, these threads are quite interesting when the modern and ancient worlds are brought together.
I like dem month long presents
Go for it John!! Nice Rhino. Happy Bday
Yeah, Anoob and I will give you $10 each and we will share the coin.
I have to agree. I have very little interest in Byzantine coins even though I have a few (just to round out my collection I guess). However VK,...
Beautiful coin Rudi. How much do you estimate this coin will sell for (terrible English)?
The first Denarius posted above is not in the best of conditions. However, the reverse legend "SACERD DEI SOLIS ELAGAB" is quite interesting and...
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