Late roman Constantine-era bronze. Not sure which ruler, though. I don't do well in LRB's. Someone shall be along shortly. Until then, see if...
Currently, I have 1 coin in New York Customs. 1 coin that was allegedly shipped at the beginning of June from Belgium that hasn't arrived; which...
I feel like I need this.
Red Beryl was recognized as the rarest mineral in the world back in the 2000's. The only gem quality specimens have been found in the Wah Wah mtn...
nailed it.
@randygeki You may appreciate this; due to living in proximity, I have fairly easy access to the area in which it's found. Can anyone guess what...
I use Photoshop because it's free at work. There is another online editor that forum members use, but i can't recall the name. While I was at it;...
Martin will be by shortly.
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looks like sunlight. Outside?
Nice addition. Mine. [ATTACH]
#1. I'm all for off center strikes and die errors, but not really into broken flans.
some time after the coin was severely worn. The coin could have been worn in the first 100 years, the graffito applied, then the coin hidden to...
The markings are a lot sharper than any other object on the reverse. That tells me that the coin was already significantly worn before they were...
Engraver finally meets him in person: "oh boy, the chin, we didn't know about the chin." "Quick! To the Mint!"
Speaking of graffito. This may be the strangest example I have. Take a look between the staff and ΑΛΕΞΑΝ∆ΡΟΥ [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] My father pointed something out after looking at the photo of the Solidus. Located on the Vexillum is a "Chi-Rho" symbol: ☧. The early...
May be one of the most detailed obols I've ever seen. Beautiful.
Maybe a close second behind Collect89's. His coin is ridiculously stunning.
Toning is awesome.
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