Mr. Boersema just suggested that it is not a Tesserae at all, but a papyrus bulla of Marcus Aurelius or Antoninius Pius.
Received a reply from Gert Dear That looks like a clay papyras bulla - or is it lead? Can't judge very well from the photo. Regards Gert
Wow! That's pretty bad!!
I saw a thread from a few months ago where someone had a fake monogram. That's pretty scary stuff!
Judging by the facial hair I would guess it was "struck" sometime in the 2nd century. I'll email Gert boersema, he has some knowledge in this regard.
A little too "Late" for me as I specialize in coinage from 337-410 CE, but @Brian Bucklan and @ValiantKnight are experts for this era.
Thanks the Gods that I'm a Millennial! Here are two songs that were posted on another thread. [MEDIA] And [MEDIA] Now for the coin! [ATTACH]...
Why smoke? We haven't used up all the alcohol yet? ;)
You guys wanna hear a joke? SLABBED ANCIENTS'
Ah! I see now!
Okay?
That's pretty cringe worthy! :yuck::hungover::dead::facepalm::grumpy::vomit::spitoutdummy:
Give me 30 Siliquae and I'd betray just about anyone.
Damn, I really liked his store. He will be missed!
Yep, they were originally silvered! The last silvered coins were struck under Julian II, as Valentinian I demonetized the AE-3's and minted only...
I personally would choose a silvered example over a non silvered example 9 out of 10 times. This remains the case even when the silvering is...
Sorry about bursting his bubble. If he is interested in owning real Ancient Roman coins then here is a link for him....
The Vespasian is a cast fake and I think the two medieval coins are as well. As for the Augustus Denarius, I really can't see it well enough to...
Man, I've been waiting for over year to purchase a pre reform Siliqua of Constantius II and a Flavius Victor Siliqua. I'm just waiting for the...
Very cool!
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