Thanks. I agree, most coins I see are from Roman Republic era. Nothing wrong with that but it would be nice to see a few more LRBs' or Siliquae,...
Thanks Sallent. One reason I prefer silver coinage to bronze is that I live in a very humid environment and am deathly afraid that my coins will...
Here is one of the last coins I purchased when my funds were low. I can't remember what I payed for it but it obviously wasn't very much. This...
As the others have said, fake.
I agree with Anoob et al, this coin just strikes me the wrong way and doesn't look like a die match. If it were my choice I would not buy it...
Well, looks like we all screwed up. :bag: And this is why I should only stick to verifying Late Roman coins!:rolleyes:
Choice Very Fake :hilarious:
That's still more than I would have guessed! Now if you want to talk about Siliquae then I'm your man;):D:p
Not my area of expertise but I think @TIF or @John Anthony would know what it is. Best of luck!
I don't like it either; the style just doesn't look right.
Great coins and books everyone! I finally got this bad boy in hand so it's tied with my avatar for my favorite coin. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Might have to get me one of those one day.:pompous:
Very nice TC! I really want to add a few Tets to my collection, specifically ones of the later Ptolemies. Here is one of my favorite lines from...
[ATTACH] My choice for a coin should not be much of a surprise. As for a book... [ATTACH]
My only Commodus [ATTACH] Commodus AR Denarius. Rome Mint 181-182 AD. Obverse: M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG, laureate head right. Reverse: TR P VII...
Nice!
Late Empire fo life yo! [ATTACH]
I agree with Anoob and Sallent, a contemporary fake.
Very Nice, 7C!
That is sometimes true, but we actually have evidence to back up the historians claims on Caracalla. Ex Defaced coins and statues of Geta support...
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