OK, I can understand dealers not caring about whether or not a coin came from Joe Smith's collection, but not to include the CNG provenance is...
I don't see a picture.
ANACS doesn't have the same reputation as NGC. The OP coin is a good example why. Crack it out.
Looks like a Titus dupondius.
ALOPUOAT, more so since the advent of the internet. BTW, ALOPUOAT = A lot of people use obscure acronyms today.:angelic:
Perfect!
OK, you twisted my arm. https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/index.php?cat=11162 I couldn't choose just one. :angelic: But seriously, nice set!
Nothing fancy here, just a run of the mill worn Flavian bronze....but boy do I love coins like this! [ATTACH] Vespasian Æ As, 10.24g Rome mint,...
NB: When selling coins, slab and send them to Stack's.
Size isn't everything.;)
It was indeed difficult to attribute whether it's a draped bust or not! However, I was able to die match it with the specimen in the bnf that is...
Normally, quadrantes come in fairly ratty condition due to their small size and heavy circulation wear. This one, I believe, escapes most of those...
I have a special fondness for Flavian coins struck at Alexandria, especially those of Domitian. Many of his reverse types are extraordinarily...
I was delighted to recently acquire this fantastic Domitian bronze depicting the famous Mount Argaeus reverse. It being 24mm, this is one of the...
My latest coin features the common altar type which in various guises was struck throughout the Flavian era. The fact it's an architectural type...
IMHO, the most tragic event I can think of during that time was the Marx Brothers leaving Paramount for MGM. Possibly Laurel and Hardy leaving...
Oh, I've been collecting bronzes for some time...it's just that when one is acquiring coins of the entire dynasty it takes a while to complete...
Thank you for illustrating these rare mules!
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My latest coin makes the third Domitianic rhino quadrans I've acquired. There are four main variants and three ultra rare mules of the type, so my...
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