I've always found it particularly fascinating how history has captured the content of a particular king's dream on a specific date, whereas we...
This was one of the lots that I knew from the start I wouldn't win, but felt like I had to try: https://leunumismatik.com/en/lot/21/416 [IMG]...
I placed probably over $7,000 worth of bids on a few dozen lots, got blown out of the water and unfortunately couldn't watch the lots I really...
I've never understood why his imperial coinage is so expensive. Most major auction houses that specialize in "better" ($100+) individual listings...
When I stopped buying garbage lots and decided to start a "one of each" collection, I thought I could get just one coin of Constantine. I...
Not unlike the currencies of the modern world, Roman coin was historically backed by the "Full faith and credit" of the Empire. All bronze coins...
Really nice pickup! These are fun because: 1) Who doesn't like archaic wads of silver with intriguing designs? 2) These were considered extremely...
I find it interesting that 5mm seems to be the lower limit that few manage to break through, and of those that are smaller than 5mm, I have never...
Not talking trash, but its important to know that as a person with zero experience in ancient coins, you don't know a good deal from a bad one....
Welcome to the dark side! I'll echo that Savoca is a good place for bargains, although it is important to note that most European auctions charge...
IMO, the ethical thing to do is to point your buyer to a reputable source. Taking a cut of the sale is for your hand in making the right selection...
My favorite is either an even brown [ATTACH] Or else a medium/dark green [ATTACH] [ATTACH] In hand, I do appreciate a glossy black patina,...
Thanks all! And some very nice Othos! @Julius Germanicus, looking at your coin more closely, I wonder if it was struck by the same dies as mine?...
Recent purchase of mine that I just got around to imaging, from Savoca London Otho AE of Antioch, Syria 24mm, 8.01g Obv: IMP M OTHO CAE AVG,...
I think I've briefly owned a Trajan drachm, but not this type. It fascinates me how these provincial coins have essentially identical artistry to...
I went for a few but got blown out of the water, as I figured I would. In particular, I was interested in the Plotina and lifetime Marciana -...
Excellent coins all! I also have one as Caesar - not perfect but I'm pleased with it (and it wasn't too expensive either) [ATTACH] And one as...
I'm inclined to say fake. Roman coins of the era usually have thin, almost wiry lettering, whereas this one is extremely blocky.
Congrats! I haven't submitted any coins to wildwinds myself, but have owned at least two that are featured there currently [ATTACH]...
Very nice write up! The lineage of Mark Antony is indeed a fascinating thing to study - so many ancient Roman lineages came to a well-documented...
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