I would suggest that it could be something from one of the Celtic tribes, but I doubt a crossword puzzle would go so far.
Clembo, welcome to my world. I confess, I have a much more extreme case. I don't even like collecting those little numbers on coins. What do you...
New Lincolns, New Coins & A Bit of Ranting~ I found this post on "New Lincolns, New Coins & A Bit of Ranting~" interesting and have...
I agree with GDJMSP. You don't need to know anything about ducats to see that those pieces were cast.
TRIVIA: Short Snorter? I found this post on "TRIVIA: Short Snorter?" interesting and have nominated it accordingly for "CoinTalk Thread of the...
I have to disagree with you on this one, Hobo. I think you misinterpreted the statement. There are no decrees banning the collecting of coins in...
That's quite a trick, because Licinius didn't come into power until twelve years after these coins were struck!
Roman Imperial, a bronze follis of Constantine the Great. Appears to be Trier mint, but I cant make out the mintmark (the two letters in the...
It refers to the standard reference for Roman Imperial coins. RIC stands for the title, The Roman Imperial Coinage, published in ten volumes...
Silver antoninianus of Gordian III, 239-244 AD. Obv legend: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Obv design: Radiate, draped bust right Rev legend: MARS...
As I said, its a tetradrachm. At this point in history in this area, the tetradrachm was a billon coin (low grade silver). Again, its genuine....
Of course! How could I forget Zeno? Its not only good for Chinese coins. I use it for Islamic, Indian, and pretty much anything that's old and...
Its an Egyptian tetradrachm of emperor Antoninus Pius, dated year 5, with Artemis on the reverse. Struck in Alexandria. It should date from...
[IMG] Kamnaskires-Orodes Kingdom of Elymais AE drachm – 16mm c 150 AD bust facing with long beard wearing diademed tiara; to right, pellet within...
Unfortunately, I can't be there. Give my regards to Doug and everyone else at the museum.
Tesserarum Urbis Romae et Suburbi Plumbearum Sylloge by Michael Rostovtsew. Published in 1903, but its still one of the most complete works on...
I don't use these too often, because its a tough place to start research. To search a database, you need to already know the proper terms to look...
These are my rules. They may not work for everyone here, but I guarantee they'll give you a more enjoyable collecting experience: - READ the book...
Roman and Arabic refer to the date. ie, 1856 vs MDCCCLVI
Alas, you catch me without any references. From what I see, it appears to be a penny of one of the Edwards, Dublin mint. Unfortunately, Irish...
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