I've always thought the reverse was a city gate. More importantly, as mentioned above, these gates (from either a camp or city) or signal towers...
I love the history that these British Celtic coins exude. [ATTACH] Thank you for the write-up and the link. I always need to refer to the maps...
This thread has been both enjoyable and educational. [ATTACH]
Very nice write-up. That said, the Third Century for the Roman Empire was, indeed, a near fatal train wreck: rebellion and civil war, incessant...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canopic_jar "Canopic jars were used by the Ancient Egyptians during the mummification process to store and preserve...
I don't want to repeat myself, but I've mentioned before that Egypt seemed, in many ways, as enlightened (if not more scientifically advanced) as...
[ATTACH] That's a very nice picture, indeed. I always like coins that inspire me to relearn the history: [MEDIA]
Nice coins. Keeping the history straight during the "third century of crisis" is always difficult for me: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] guy
I admire the work of Janet Stephens who did these videos. She has the title of "Hairdressing Archaeologist." She is a professional hairdresser who...
I know this might not be of interest to many, but this "alternative" history of Marc Antony is a short, but thought-provoking read. The essay by...
[ATTACH] When I'm not studying history (especially Ancient history, English/British history from 1688-1837, and the Italian Unification /...
I must say that these are all very nice pieces of history: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] (My coin, not my pictures) Here's a nice introduction on...
Very nice collection. I am glad someone else around here appreciates the fabulous farthing.
Very well put. I was also thinking of the Klingon comparison but I wasn't sure that anyone would have understood the reference. :cool: I thought...
I agree that this is a beautiful coin. I am not sure, however, that I would have liked to have seen a triumphant Carthage under Hannibal....
We will soon begin a new year. I always like to look at coins that are celebrating a centennial birthday. Here are three coins of mine...
I don't need the bling. I like the history, however. Here's a nice piece from the auction (I won't be able to afford). I had to read about this...
I am more an observer than a buyer, but I have seen many fine collections (numismatic and otherwise) get sold at Heritage. More times than not,...
Great coins. Great history. [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] Beautiful coins. A nice Zenobia, however, is one of my dream coins. (Images of Palmyra above.)
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