Well it's better than not having one.
It wouldn't have bothered me so much if I had missed it by several hours instead of a few seconds. Oh well, I'm sure another one will turn up in a...
Alas, this simple truth is lost on a lot of collectors.
Presented without irony - a Domitian denarius that has an 'eyes to heaven' portrait. [ATTACH] Domitian AR Denarius, 2.95g Rome mint, 95-96 AD RIC...
I usually check Vcoins once or twice a day in the mornings and evenings. For some reason I did so in the middle of the day and saw a newly listed...
So true! I see at least three categories that wouldn't offend if applied to me.
An iconic post here on CT, which partly inspired my interest in Elagabalus. I never tire of seeing that coin!
I am curious, what are your collecting parameters for Gordian III? BTW, love the signature!
Very true! Also, the regrets for passing up a desired piece (overpriced or not) will only get worse over time. There are several coins I hope will...
Agreed. I am sure there are some who would see the price and think it reasonable, others would want the coin for half that. I fall somewhere in...
According to RIC II.1 and RPC II, all Flavian denarii from Asia Minor are now attributed to Ephesus. The various mint marks are attributed to one...
In a recent topic, https://www.cointalk.com/threads/thoughts-about-value.316380/page-3#post-3085500 I mentioned I had recently overpaid for a coin...
Fine style portrait on that one. Congrats!
The Titus should retail $150 to $200. It's one of the more desirable types of the pulvinar series. I cannot comment on the other coins.
Superb coin! It really has great eye appeal. Congrats!
@Bing has provided me with a couple of neat Titus coins over the last year. [ATTACH]Titus AR Tetradrachm, 12.70g Alexandria mint, 79-80 AD RPC...
A superb specimen no doubt! The cross hatching on the globe is rarely seen. The reverse type comes in a couple of variants. The most common one...
I recently overpaid for a long sought after type and knew it was overpriced (even after a minor discount), but I badly wanted it and knew what I...
Bausch and Lomb Hastings triplet 7x and 10x. Both are quite excellent for viewing coins - the 7x for a large field and the 10x for getting into...
And very classy too!
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