HAHAHAHAHAHHAHA:mouth::mouth::mouth::mouth:
I've been to that one! Its a good little show. A pity there's only one dealer with ancients. If I weren't busy today, I'd go meet up with you.
JUDEA CAPTA? I 'ardly know 'er!
What's your reference for these? I have two that I'd like to look up.
The second may be a Syracusan bronze of Heiron II. Better pictures are really necessary.
Depending who you take, she can be pretty "tangible" too. :rolleyes: At least if you're spending $200 on her!!
I'm not sure if working for a TPG or in a coin shop is really the best thing. After seeing all those nice coins, it really changes your taste. If...
You are a crackpot. I personally find it insulting that I should have to correct you constantly, simply so that others won't think you correct....
I have a Storm. I agree, photos on it are better than my monitor.
You're assuming the TPGs are infallible grading gods. Not quite, things do slip by them, especially particularly subtle, old cleanings. That's why...
Yes, they are extremely common and worth next to nothing.
No way! I was afraid it was a trick question. :D Thanks!
I don't know if I got it right, but I tried. :-D
Mirabile dictu! If I knew it would only take a beat-up old Gallienus, I'd have sent you one sooner. I've recently taken a shine to the coinage of...
Well I'll be... I just came to this thread to ask if there were a book like this. Thank you!
I think you made the right choice, considering that you weren't happy with the coin. Let use know how it all works out!
Equestrian types are very common on Roman coins. Usually, they bear the legend ADVENTVS AVG, commemorating the entry of the Emperor into the city...
Funny this should come up now... one of my friends from highschool just posted on her facebook asking if anyone had ever seen/believes in $2...
Agreed. But the reverse figure is probably Fortuna with a rudder.
As this is precisely how I buy ALL my coins (no grade, value, or anything known), it really didn't take me long to decide. :D Gorgeous coins.
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