Wow! That is quite an impressive catch! TIF is correct, in my write-up on my V853 I mentioned your new coin. Curtis seemed to have thought it...
Those are two really nice examples. Enjoy them and don't worry about overpaying - you did OK!
I have a coin that is an ex jewellery mount piece. I prefer that it wasn't. [ATTACH] Divus Vespasian AR Denarius, 3.26g Rome mint, 79-80 AD RIC...
That would be one of my favourite coins too if it were mine. A really nice example!
I highly recommend Marvin Tameanko's Monumental Coins: Buildings & Structures on Ancient Coinage. A wonderful book written with charm and passion.
Welcome to CT Peter! It's nice to see you here.
Great obverse!
Losing a pet is really hard, especially one you've had that long. I'm sorry for your loss.
As a companion book I purchased Butcher's Roman Syria, which I found very enjoyable.
An xoanon is a primitive cult image, in this it's case a meteorite.
Coinage in Roman Syria by Kevin Butcher is my go to reference for the region. It's not really a catalogue (although it contains one for bronze),...
Yeah, it's a device you don't often see on coins. Today, the meteoric stone is housed in a museum near the ruins. [ATTACH]
Flavian tetradrachms from Cyprus are fairly scarce. So, I was quite thrilled to have won this coin recently at auction. [ATTACH]Vespasian AR...
Awesome group photo. The stunning quality of the Vespasian Nemesis stand out!
I'm in a unique situation because the bank where I store my coins is managed by mother. Plus, she has a spare key to get in my safe deposit box if...
Beautiful coins in a lovely presentation.
This is very true. Once someone had made it past childhood the chances of living a decently long life were pretty good....
I've come across toned fingerprints on silver coins before. You can see faint traces of them on this denarius. [ATTACH] Titus Caesar AR...
Beautiful denarius! A wonderful consolation prize. And nice to see it can breath now!
Excellent coin with a wonderful portrait and great reverse! I agree with the others, don't do a thing with it. Cleaning may help a little, but it...
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