A very keen observation! As a matter of fact, some of Titus' restoration issue and all of Domitian's are now thought to have been struck at this...
@TIF is right, a challenging niche indeed ... the rewards of which will be awesome.
I wish you a lot of luck! 'o' mint denarii are so very rare. In nearly 16 years of collecting Flavian coins I've only managed to acquire eleven...
Another mint mystery: Where exactly were the Eastern 'o' mint denarii of Vespasian struck? RIC leans toward Ephesus because of the use of mint...
Agreed. Imagine carrying a coin purse full of hefty sestertii!
It's actually the little mystery behind the coin that made it so pleasurable to obtain. I had the hubris of thinking a little research over the...
Many thanks to @Ken Dorney for this superb Titus sestertius! Not only is it a beauty in hand, it also comes with an intriguing numismatic puzzle....
Welcome to CoinTalk! What a great group of RR coins! I hope you stick around and share your 2019 additions.
@TIF: 'Award aside, I'd simply like to see a list of meaty threads. One of these days/months/years when I update my website I'd like to add a list...
Nice way to start off the new year @Mat!
Thanks to @TIF's help, I am able to provide a better photo of the piece. [ATTACH] The colour is a bit off (needs to be more reddish), but you...
Wow! Thanks @TIF for the numismatic sleuthing! I had no idea about the Hirsch provenance. And thank you for clearly illustrating the issues...
That is one handsome tet @lordmarcovan. What a great way to start the year!
I can't recall how much I paid for my copy, but it wasn't cheap! Fantastic book purchase! I also recommend Butcher's Roman Syria and the Near...
My latest addition is a nice illustration of why it is important to have a coin in hand when there is a tricky attribution afoot. [ATTACH] Titus...
If I ever put together an all time top ten list I am sure more than a few cistophori would make it!
Personally, my collecting goals in 2019 are simple - add as many interesting bronze coins as possible while filling any critical gaps I have left...
Your didrachm of the type is one of the coins that inspired me several years ago to move into provincials!
Thank you everyone for the kind comments! It is such a joy to share these coins with you folks. Again Happy New Year! A kind compliment indeed!...
Wow, what an incredible year many of you folks have had! Great coins and a great place to share them, what more can you ask for? Regarding my...
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