I suppose they don't need ALL of those. They could probably give me a few.... :D
Don't worry GD, it doesn't count as breaking the rules if its done in a thick brogue.
Congratulations! Let me know if you need any advice with ancients.
That was my favorite for a while, take good care of it!
Are those gouges on it? could you get closer pics of that?
Degenerate coins, smoking all day. For shame.
The corrosion at 1 o clock on the reverse is a good hint that its real.
If you want to go further, shilling is based off of the Roman solidus. Not as easy to draw the connections, unfortunately. Good post!
Indeed, and I often have to explain to some of my more, shall we say, vehement AIA friends that the harsher the laws, the more slips through our...
The way the pitting appears only in the fields implies casting to me, causing me to question its authenticity.
The reverse shows the Sassanian fire altar with attendants design. Can you provide better pictures, preferably out of the flip?
I found a reference to your first coin, its lead, its English, and its late medieval. That's all I have time to say right now, but I'll get you a...
Very eloquently said. I personally love the idea of registry sets. Heck, you get to show off your collection! But in practice, its not as good...
This is where it becomes important whether you grade based on wear alone or based on overall qualities. Strictly speaking, a weak strike is not...
Drusus - could you send me the stuff from Moneta-L on this?
The little that I do charge for is all through dealers. If anyone here is interested *cough cough* :rolleyes: The reverse of your coin is...
Why slugs? Remember, GIGO. Garbage In, Garbage Out.
No, many late-Roman coins were struck with a thin silver wash. Compare: [IMG] This is a bronze coin (!)
1. Constantine I AE3 Siscia, 328-329 AD CONSTANT-INVS AVG Laureate bust r. PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG campgate ASIS double crescent in ex. RIC VII Siscia...
Too bad the Philippines reevaulated their currency a couple of times since WWII. But regardless, AWESOME FIND! Regardless of value, the...
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