Spork - You've made some great progress on your collection this year. The murex shell on the Purpurio is one of the most detailed I've ever seen. :)
The purpose of serrations on Roman Republican denarii. [ATTACH]
Here's a few early denarii: Anonymous Denarius, Sicily circa 209-208, AR (4.20g, 19.7mm, 12h). Helmeted head of Roma r., with loop beneath visor;...
I tried to buy this Becker from a recent European sale that was from Haeberlin (not the famous 1933 sale). Alas, it sold for well over my bid at...
As usual TIF, your depth of interests confirms you are a Lady of Parts. Very interesting write up and super coin. Thanks for sharing.
Congrats Mikey. I've always like the design of this issue too. [ATTACH]
Happy Thanksgiving!! [ATTACH]
You can always sell. Wait until you're sure.
Unless that is a known legend error, I'd say it's absolutely fake. Even then...
TWF - That Was Fun! Thanks for doing it.
Congrats on the new coin, LordM. I like the reverse type and have one of a young Caracalla still from my old collecting habits. [ATTACH]
Such an amazing piece!!!
AJ - That manitis is wayyyy cool!!! :cool:
It's only happened once and I'm still wondering what to do with it. I'm thinking about making it into a cufflink but I really need two for that...
Interesting coin and comments. The anonymous victoriati and denarii take some serious patience to attempt to unravel. I'm not remotely close....
Gold > bugs. Carthago approves!!
A fabulous story, Pierre!! Here's the coin. [ATTACH]
Stunning, stunning coin! :jawdrop:
Laugh as you might, but I have my copy of Sear Imperatorial Coinage signed and dedicated to yours truly. Serious geekness!
Neat coin and really fascinating write-up! Hunting for your coins from rubbings makes it even more fun finding them. Thanks for taking the time...
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