Quite hard to make out. But yes I believe that is Vespasian on your coin. Just something for your consideration: your denarii are not in focus in...
Sorry, but this is simply not true. NGC doesn't guarantee the authenticity of ancients, yes. However their experts (who post on this board) have...
Not really. The surfaces of these coins have enriched silver. XRF measures the surface silver content, not the core. So, silver purity is not much...
A shekel of Tyre. Weight and diameter would help as always. This type is heavily faked due to it's biblical connections, be careful. I do not...
The weight of 19.1 g is all the proof that's needed. Real examples should weigh about 16.9 to 17 g, or less if the coin is worn. Style of this...
This is far outside my knowledge, but the style is so crude that I very much doubt it is ancient. You can compare it against silver Menander...
It looks like some members thought it was a bronze coin. I see you have edited your first post, but it may be a good idea to try and include all...
It is not at all like ebay sniping, because the auctioneer or automated system will wait for any additional bids before closing the lot. There...
If you really want a coin it's best to attend the live session. For many reasons. Although live bidding sometimes attracts additional fees.
Some auctione have live bidding some time after the pre sale bidding closes. During the live bidding each lot is called up chronologically. When...
Some members in other threads here have posted about Lanz and Roma working together, or something to that effect. Not just once, if I recall...
Gold doesn't oxidise or tarnish, not even after 2200 years. Well not unless it's from the Boscoreale treasure.
Grading was useful when coin photographs weren't available. Now that they are, they are quite redundant. One can form your own opinions from the...
Buyer's fees vary across the auction houses. They rise periodically. It's best to check the T&C to be certain.
Likely fake, sorry. Reverse doesn't look like it was struck.
Wrong attribution. Not Phocas. More likely to be Constantine VII. Also, no weight, diameter stated by seller. Auction is ongoing and I can't...
Weight of the solidus alone should be about 4.5 grams theoretically. In reality it should be about 4.3 to 4.4 grams. Purity depends on whose...
Here is one I never thought I'd own. A denarius of Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio which I read about in Sear's book on the imperatorial...
I really was confused when I read this. It just didn't fit with the usage of the word "decimated" which I've seen through the years. In case...
Thanks. Yes, focus stacking combines several photos to create an image that is in focus throughout. Most useful in macro photography, and...
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