Here's what I wrote when I catalogued the Randy Haviland Collection in Gemini X: The portrait on the obverse of this coin is very much in...
The identification of the portrait is still uncertain, but surely it's more interesting--and definitely more valuable--as a portrait of Sosius. I...
A trio of anonymous quinarii: [ATTACH]] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] :
I think an anguipede giant qualifies as a monster, although I suppose his family and friends might disagree: [ATTACH]
Yes, it is a bit double-struck.
A Gallic helmet comprises part of the trophy on these denarii of Caesar: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Not a helmet exactly, but the apex worn by the Roman priests known as flamines is certainly in the running as the most unusual headgear depicted...
RBW had at least 10 of this "very rare" coin. This isn't the first one offered, but I doubt it'll be the last one either. Be patient; I'm pretty...
353/1a: [ATTACH]
I agree, opening in a new tab would be helpful. We'll look into it.
Thanks for your comments on the site. I looked into the glitches you note. The "next acceptable" issue was indeed a problem, but it has been...
I'll look into it tomorrow Warren.
I very seldom wear my HJB hat here--almost all of my posts pertain to general info or to my own collection--so perhaps I can be forgiven a rare...
A convocation of eagles: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
You're right!
Anyone with a coin from the Apostolo Zeno Collection is going to "win" this. That goes back to the 17th Century.
No one told the Dacians these were supposed to be serrate! Or maybe they knew perfectly well, but being barbarians and all, just couldn't be...
Extra credit for correct pluralization!
By hook or by crook: [IMG]
I only have readily-accessible pics of a portion of my collection, but these are five of my favorites from among that sub-group: [ATTACH]...
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