but for criticising myself I have countless reasons, and first I will begin with my face. For though nature did not make this any too handsome or...
That is an amazing example with the SC intact. It did get me wondering. Is there any other detail on a coin so prevalently worn down to nothing...
This is probably the most surreal example of auction mayhem I've ever seen. I genuinely thought you were making a joke.
[IMG] Here's my version of your Divus Vespasian. It's in quite rough shape (and is duller in hand) but the complete obverse legend sold it for...
In my experience the estimates are usually undervalued. However, in some instances I've noticed that the auction house will be very reluctant to...
Thank you very much for this, it was very helpful. Is the SOLI vs SOLE simply an arbitrary preference of spelling or is there something more to it?
Great write up. I don't have any Constantinople coins to show myself. The bust style for Constantine on the Constantinople mint is very...
I have seen it listed as holding the bust/head of Sol when the radiate crown is present. I am no expert though.
Is there a resource where I can learn about the difference between the varieties? I am not knowledgeable about this so it's definitely one of...
[IMG] I got this from vcoins recently. Paid a lot more than yourself (£50!). I really wanted a Sol holding Serapis and this the only one I could...
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[IMG] Sellers pics for this one. Really lovely toning and portrait at an affordable price due to the reverse.
[IMG] I really love this portrait of Domitian. I was looking for an affordable coin of Domitian and this appeared on MAShops the next day. It...
I'd say it's a bit more obvious in these photos.
It looks like it has been through the wars. My initial thoughts was that this has resulted from a very overzealous cleaning attempt, perhaps with...
I bid on 8 coins and didn't win any. Most went for about double what I planned on paying, and way over the estimates. Fancied this Geta and...
Everyone is noticing the huge inflation in rare and slabbed coins recently, but even Imperial Coinage bottom feeders like myself are noticing huge...
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