Overall, I prefer black backgrounds. If I had the skills I would photograph my entire collection in the same manner of the first photo you posted.
It's really satisfying acquiring these rarities, but they can sometimes be a pain in the hind quarters to catalogue - and that takes up a lot of...
Recently, I acquired a small group of Domitian denarii that has some fairly rare coins among its number. This rare denarius from 84 is a notable...
Solid early style portrait on that one. Very nice indeed!
Unfortunately for my wallet it's working fine for me.
Provincials are the way to go for many 'expensive' emperors!
It's perfectly fine.
For cataloguing: RIC II.1, BMCRE II, RSC II, and RPC II. For background info: The Metallurgy of Roman silver Coinage: From the Reform of Nero to...
That's a fantastic first Nero!
Of course, I was being cheeky about the Sol coin. Your didrachm, on the other hand, is one type I do not have and is a realistic member of my...
If anyone has a spare one of these sitting around, hit me up. [ATTACH] Vespasian AR Denarius Rome mint, 74 AD RIC 689 (R3), BMC 47, RSC 571 Obv:...
My cheapest coin - a freebie. [ATTACH] Domitian Caesar AR Quinarius (Broken), 1.04g Rome mint, 75 AD RIC V791 (C), BMC V158, RSC 634 Obv: CAES...
A lovely coin as is Randy. Sharp details on the reverse and a nice portrait.
I certainly would if need be. Fortunately, hardly anyone notices the difference!
I chalk it up to CT being fairly active, and not to the quality of any individual post, thread, or coin.
I suppose I wasn't clear enough (now edited). The hypothetical question would apply to two coins in similar condition. And I agree with you, the...
Continuing the discussion @Valentinian brought up in this thread https://www.cointalk.com/threads/details-make-a-difference.289169/ ... here is...
So, not a variant of RIC 45 noting the different mint, instead it should be catalogued as unlisted with reverse of RIC 45? Just curious. If it...
Did you know Titus and Domitian were depicted with beards on their denarii? [ATTACH] Titus AR Denarius, 3.10g Rome Mint, 24 June-1 July 79 AD...
If the second coin was unknown to the RIC authors shouldn't it be listed as a variant of RIC 45? The different bust type and mint should call for...
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