Yes.
They were capable of it, certainly. But it usually just wasn't worth it - too much work. The weight of the coins was regulated differently as...
I've been incredibly satisfied with the system I use. PVC free flips with detailed typed descriptions in a Dansco 7000 album. [IMG] [IMG]
Its a 3rd century AD tetradrachm from Roman Egypt, struck under Emperor Probus. Year six, so 280-281 AD. Its absolutely genuine. Value fluctuates...
Are you sarcastic or serious? I'd be glad to answer, but my response depends on this... :mouth: WOW! I am most jealous.
Post something English! [IMG] Henry V AR Penny York, 1413-1422 HENRICVS REX ANGLIE Crowned bust of king facing; mullet to left and whole annulet...
Acanthite is spot on, but it is unfortunately a fake.
Barbarous imitations are contemporary counterfeits from the Roman Empire engraved in poor style. Its often theorized that these came from beyond...
Yes, that is fine.
Damn! I have one of these at home! I'd better buy this one, and then destroy it - can't let my investment drop in value. :D
So wait, you only spent $15 at a coin show? How u do that? ??? Neat token, there.
Wow, I guess this is one instance in which tanstaafl doesn't apply.
There isn't enough detail on the reverse to really decide - its a Rorscach test! Whats the size?
Because that's what the bust looks like, from what I can see. That and the style of the reverse is consistent with imitations of Tetricus.
The last one is a barbarous imitation of a bronze antoninianus of Tetricus I, mid 3rd century AD.
Doubt this is it, but it is by Huszar http://www.vcoins.com/ancient/maltergalleries/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=2356&large=0
Lol, count me in.
That's probably the best thing about slabs - they can be tracked in case of theft.
"You order pancakes, you get waffles - THAT'S good enough" Name the show and win a prize, lol.
I'm a bit shaky on the chronology, but I believe what happened was that they issued a flat coin of a particular shape and fineness (solidus) and...
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