I'm going to cheat a bit. I think the engraver had Vitellius in mind while working on this coin's portrait. [ATTACH]Vespasian AR Denarius, 3.45g...
I have to admit, I felt well pleased when I obtained the piece. If it had been mounted in a ring the reverse would have been hidden, and that is...
To Bing's point, here is a Domitian denarius I rescued from a jeweller a few years ago who was going to make a ring with it. [ATTACH] Domitian...
Superb in every way! Congrats on your win.
Yes. I believe it's an artefact of the photography, not the coins themselves.
Well, I've purchased many genuine coins from him in the past and never had any concerns about his honesty. Is it possible a fake slips by once in...
He is a well known honest ancients eBayer that has been around a long time. I don't see any forgeries. Why do you suspect something is wrong? You...
Fantastic reverse! I love these architectural types. This is my favourite 'temple' coin. [ATTACH]Titus AR Cistophorus, 10.64g Rome mint (for...
That is a lovely coin. I like how the engraver's guide circle is quite prominent.
Yes, same reverse type, but that one has a mintmark. So, RIC 1406.
Yes, the coin has been thoroughly examined and that 'squiggle' is just a rough patch. The lighting in the Hirsch photo above exaggerates it. Here...
Lovely coin with a superb portrait!
Ephesus produced some of the most stylish Flavian portraits. Even when the portraits are subpar they are better than most other mints.
Thanks Randy, from one specialist to another.
It too me ages to find one. [ATTACH] Vespasian AR Denarius, 3.15g Rome mint, 69-70 AD RIC 1396 (R2), BMC 431, RSC 280b, RPC 806 (2 spec.) Obv:...
@Orfew Great coin with an awesome provenance!
Love those tets Mat. Well done!
A most lovely coin JW. Congrats!
Any one of those reasons would be good enough. Needless to say you got a very neat coin!
I'm glad to hear you are OK and that you are not discouraged about Southwest Florida. My mother grew up in Punta Gorda - it is such a lovely part...
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