https://www.tesorillo.com/aes/home.htm My favorite resource for LRBs.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] When I think of Palmyra's recent destruction, I am at least grateful that the coins have survived this barbarous act. I...
Before buying a coin. Before buying a book about coins. Buy a book about ancient history. There are many excellent beginners' books about Roman...
Not wanting to hijack this thread ... but the modern rendition of the Britannia of British coinage was modeled by the young and beautiful...
Nice reverse, indeed. Although not usually the most expensive coins and sometimes crudely made, these tetradrachms are my favorite and are...
I noticed that, also. The price of these tetradrachms have been surprisingly low. I won't comment further except to say that many relatively...
How 'bout Ramen noodles for a headdress? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] EGYPT. Alexandria. Nero (AD 54-68). BI tetradrachm. Dated RY 12 (AD...
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Quoting a previous post of mine: According to Kenneth Harl, in his book Coinage in the Roman Economy, Egypt created the world's first successful...
Nice examples above. Here is more humble example (but not my pictures). Despite Galba's ruling for only nine months, his image quickly spread...
Great history and wonderful coins of Argaeus (modern day Mt. Erciyes in Turkey). Thank you. [ATTACH] (Not my pictures, but a current visitor.)...
My simple mind requires a simplistic explanation (in cartoon form, no less) of the research surrounding the Harzhorn battle site. [MEDIA] [MEDIA]
Not wanting to hijack this excellent thread ... Professor Pearson noted in his book on Maximinus Thrax that an axe-head was found at the Harzhorn...
Thank you, again, Julius Germanicus for the interesting post. I believe the coin on display (with the enlarged photo of the coin behind) is of...
[ATTACH] I agree that this is a well-written and entertaining book by Paul Pearson. I recommend it highly. In the book, Pearson writes,...
Thank you for showing the beautiful coins. This period of Roman history (Third Century of Crisis or the Age of Chaos) is both the most unstable...
[ATTACH] Although I love the history and coinage of the Roman Third Century of Crisis, I always need a quick review of the events: [MEDIA] (A...
From Heritage Auctions: [ATTACH] Sold for:$10,575.00 includes Buyer's Premium (BP)
Since I only look at early British copper, I found this disclaimer (while looking at an early 18th century farthing) interesting and possibly...
Nice blast from the past. [ATTACH] As my brain has ossified with age, I need this cheat sheet to jog my memory about the family tree of the...
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