6.74g, 20mm. These were struck with a fineness near 48%, with an average weight of 6.85g, and contained about 3.29g of silver. A contemporary...
I considered a die break too, but then noticed the laurel wreath is engraved over top of the 'ties' in question. Doing a quick search I found...
I'm still trying to get my coining caught up after taking several days off. This didrachm arrived last week. [ATTACH] Vespasian AR Didrachm...
There are some really great books in this thread! My reading list keeps growing ... Here is my contribution. The book is quite eye-opening in the...
Sorry I'm late to this thread (and many others!), but the last few days have not allowed me to do any proper 'coining'. At any rate, Domitian's...
I did indeed buy a B&L 7x triplet this past week and love it! The larger field of view and lens size is perfect for viewing coins and quite...
The lack of basic customer service on display by this auction house is staggering. I can't rationally understand it.
I really love the severe portrait! A most wonderful acquisition.
Sadly, another modern forgery. I really do hope at some point you consult a reputable dealer.
Wow! I'm really blown away by the stellar coins in this thread. Titus struck the Colosseum in bronze. He struck the Temple of Capitoline Jupiter...
Wonderful coins! I don't have a Nero to share, only this Ustinov. [ATTACH]
Awesome coin! Nice to see it found a good home where it will be appreciated.
Not a crack in the coin, but apparently a hairline crack in the die. It's in high relief in good metal and has the true 'ring' of a solid denarius...
Most of my Flavians are in my Forvm Gallery. If you ever want a type I don't have posted there please do PM me, I wouldn't want to bid against a...
I was genuinely surprised how low it went. I'm glad we didn't bump heads over it!
Correction: The provenance should read: Ex. Roma E-Sale 28, 2 July 2016, lot 456. Ex Thersites Collection. I cannot trace the provenance any...
Over the weekend the postman finally delivered my recent Roma win. [ATTACH] Vespasian AR Denarius Ephesus mint, 69-70 AD RIC 1399 (C), BMC 434,...
Nice pick up! That one wouldn't have lasted long in Forvm's store.
Domitian struck quite a few coins featuring him with an aegis I could show. However, it's this Vespasian tetradrachm with an aegis bust struck in...
Fantastic coin Z with a lovely obverse.
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