This one shows obvious signs of casting, notably, the weakness in the designs on both sides. In addition, the minting equipment depicted on the...
Yes, T. Carisius. 46 BC. AR Denarius. Head of Juno Moneta right, two locks of hair fall down her neck; MONETA behind / T. CARISIVS, anvil die with...
Archaeologically, a hoard is any two or more coins found in context. A purse with three cents in it technically qualifies as a hoard. Of course,...
I LOLed
Nope, Salonina bronze antoninianus, VESTA reverse. $15
I've noticed this myself, its downright funny sometimes. Shirts are just a little lower cut, skirts a little shorter - but still tasteful. And who...
Some Notes on Ancient Dies and Coining Methods by Cornelius Vermuele The Roman Economy by A H M Jones Social and Economic History of the Roman...
I love the IDEA of the iphone. (If you've ever used one, you'll know what I mean) But I'm not a big fan of the hardware itself, and I don't like...
I would never condemn this coin based on the criteria you listed. All three of them could be chocked up to a difference in style of the engraver....
I always felt it was for general discussion that fit into neither the US/World or Ancient/Error/Paper forums.
I'm almost glad. While the concept is great, and I can't think of any more fitting group to honor on a commem than NASA, I still think they're...
Wonderful coin.
Wow, Lady Liberty aged pretty bad! Look at those wrinkles!
He needs to get presidential pardons on a bi-yearly basis?
Thanks guys, about what I thought. It has a nice subdued luster in hand, not the regular brown of a more heavily circulated cent. I can easily see...
I think the Istros is fake, sorry. But the third looks like a genuine Elagabalus denarius. I'll get a better ID for you later, if no one else does.
The second one looks like Philip II of Macedon, Alexander the Great's father. It looks like its supposed to be a silver tetradrachm. If so, I...
That's nothing: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=37996.0
The denarius you posted is a completely different type, toad. And I'd recommend using wildwinds.com for reference, they have a much wider variety...
Looks like a worn cast fake. I would steer clear. Note what appears to be a casting defect on the nose of Diana. His other stuff looks fine,...
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