Yes, it is. It appears to be a minor flan split due to striking. The coin is very solid and has a nice ring to it.
Every once in a while I come across a coin I just have to have. The strong portrait and beautiful dark chocolate patina of my latest acquisition...
Fantastic! I love the fact we have a Hendin devotee here.
Nice Vespy @ancient coin hunter. This is one of my favourite Vespasian Alexandrian tets, basically because of the severe portrait. [ATTACH]...
It looks like you're going to have a heck of a lot of fun with that lot. Congrats on your win!
It's interesting how rare this 'common' type is during certain years.
Me too. I placed my snipe bid and never gave it another thought. Won it for $48 with shipping. Not bad at all. You got a nice win there as well!
A most envious coin!
Wow. Nice coin at a super cheap price!
I think you did very well!
Last week I posted a bargain that lacked beauty. This week I would like to share a recent acquisition that is I believe both a bargain and a...
Excellent coin @Mat! Not one you run across everyday. Congrats!
Great upgrade @Bing! A lovely example.
Many years ago I used to feel the same way. The monolithic Minerva series was not my cup of tea. However, I've since discovered the neat nuances...
The winner!
I can never understand why anyone would pay thousands of dollars for an 'improved' coin. I would rather pay bargain basement prices for an honest one.
A better bargain than mine for sure!
Yeah, Isadore is the guy to go to for Judaea Capta coins. You got a nice one there.
A recent arrival has a lot of iconic history behind it, despite the fact it is rather humble looking coin. [ATTACH]Vespasian Æ As, 9.19g Lyon...
Very intriguing. What is the nature of the work?
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