I got this coin rather cheap on eBay last month, just a little under $40. However, I recognised it was not just another worn and dirt common...
That's been my experience as well with Fedex or DHL shipments from Europe. When possible, especially since covid hit, I ask seller's to ship via...
For the bronze that it is certainly the case ... why that is I do not know.
I won this sestertius in early December and worryingly it disappeared from tracking shortly after leaving Germany on the 15th of December. After...
Is there a picture included of the die? If so, I don't see it.
Fantastic 'elephant' denarius Donna with an excellent write-up!
Congrats on an awesome addition! I would have to go back and double check our correspondence to confirm if Harry indeed had three specimens of...
I have my doubts, which is why the description is in quotes.
I recently picked up this overlooked bargain basement Domitian as Caesar as because it is quite rare and has some level of eye appeal. And I like...
Yes, but just barely! My major qualm about the volume is that it is not a very practical catalogue for attributing coins. There are no coin...
Of course, you know I would have the book opened to one of the architectural pages!
I recently picked up a relatively inexpensive copy of Catalogo completo della collezione Dattari Numi Augg. Alexandrini, A. Savio, ed. (Trieste,...
I went to my local 'head' shop and unsurprisingly they had many scales at all price levels. The staff was most helpful too ... although I'm not...
The COS V date of this type is much more common than COS IIII (10 COS V specimens vs. 0 COS IIII cited by RPC). My COS V is a re-engraved COS...
An architectural type. Neat! I'm glad to see both arrived safe and sound ... gives me hope for a lost coin from Germany despatched in mid December.
I've always wanted to add this hugely symbolic dynastic type struck for Titus. Recently, this bargain specimen came up for sale. The piece has...
I do like the idea behind the article - A top ten list of coins not in one's collection. #collecting goals.
A really nice rarity that can fly under the radar. Congrats!
And that is precisely what we see on these obols. A very good point!
I did indeed check the links. Pharos is the ancient and modern term for any lighthouse and is also used to describe the great lighthouse at...
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