Maybe not a $1,760 coin, but a nice example nonetheless. The quality control at the mint was pretty good at the time, your 'normal' coin is proof...
Ahoy there! A very nice fleet you there.
Nice to see hear things are returning back to normal @TIF, and more importantly you're acquiring new coins! Wonderful additions!
I love Dr. Walker's comments in the Nomos catalogues and certainly enjoyed and agree with the above. Thanks for posting this here.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I can provide a modius of wheat for our CT feast. [ATTACH] Vespasian AR Denarius, 2.98g Rome mint, 77-78 AD RIC...
I've noticed this as well. At first I thought I was imagining it!
Nice one Jay!
I cannot improve upon Martin's answer, he explains it pretty succinctly.
Excellent example @alde! Left facing is rarer for sure. @Bing, your coin is different not only because it has a right facing portrait but also it...
I agree and was quite surprised I won the piece under the estimate. That doesn't happen very often with CNG auctions!
That one is on my Christmas wish list. I hope Santa is listening!
Finding Flavian tetradrachms from Alexandria in good condition can be very frustrating. Often they are seen heavily worn or corroded, which makes...
A respectable example. Congrats!
That's a fantastic Domitian. Almost certainly the legionary or trader who lost it was regretting it for days!
Oh gosh, I really like that coin. Superb!
Sweet denarius RC! I like that portrait.
Beautiful coin and nice write-up!
That comes as no surprise. Over half of the Domitian Minervas I come across are misattributed. Your instincts paid off!
Fantastic additions, especially the D393 - very rare and in excellent style!
A 'double-faced' Flavian you don't see everyday. [ATTACH] Vespasian AR Tetradrachm, 11.87g Alexandria mint, 75-76 AD RPC 2447 (14 spec.). Obv:...
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