Collecting Greek Coins by John Anthony and Greek Coins and their Value by David Sear
Now you're pulling out the big guns. Fantastic piece.
I think I understand what you are wanting. However, let me say you should look for coins in grades at least of a quality where they can be fully...
That's a beauty Martin
You are so correct when referring to the internal conflicts of Roman history. Power and greed!
First, just in case you don't understand the word "potin". It means a bronze alloy with high tin content. The last line in all my descriptions...
The pressures from outside of the borders of the Empire is a major reason for the collapse. Appeasement has never been the answer.
PROBUS Potin Tetradrachm OBV: A K M AVP PPO-BOC CEB, laureate cuirassed bust right REV: L to left, Γ to right, eagle standing left, head right...
AURELIAN Potin Tetradrachm OBV: AUT K L D AURHLIANOC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right REV: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt,...
SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS AR Denarius OBV: IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG, his laureate head rt REV: BONI EVENTVS, Boni Eventus standing left holding basket...
I've seen several "like" coins for sale here of late. Was there a hoard found recently?
MAXIMIANUS Potin Tetradrachm OBV: MAΞIMIANOC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right REV: Homonoia standing left, probably not holding...
I'll be interested in how this one comes out.
Glad that's done. I will say, however, there is a move on to limit the sale of antiquities including Ancient coins because of the perception that...
Great Tessera Ard. Impressive.
DIOCLETIAN Potin Tetradrachm OBV: A K GOYA L DIOKLHTIANOC CEB, laureate draped bust right REV: LA, Elpis standing left, holding flower, a long...
A great "start" to a Greek collection.
There is no correct language. I was just wondering what was meant. These are typically called types. Here is one of many in my collection. It...
I needed that laugh. Nice pickups.
This is just one of a dozen or so: TITUS Billon Tetradrachm, RPC 2464, Serapis OBV: AVTOK TITOY - laureate head right REV: Bust of Serapis...
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