WOW!!! So many superb examples....especially 'Ides' and 'Q's posts!! I have just one---a worn, left-facing denarius: [IMG]
EXCELLENT example @Bing!! WOW! 21 different legio's.....my sole example is feeling mighty lonely:D
Interesting coin...but unfamiliar to me:confused:. The unusual S C portrait obverse (?) resembles Gordian III to me but I may just be viewing too...
Nice!! I grabbed an example of the type not too long ago.... AE Follis of Constantine I; Trier, 4.54 grams, 23 mm: circa 310- 313 AD Laureate,...
Very nice capture---and the historical context is terrific too!:) Presently, I'm eyeing a denarius with the SICIL/Diana reverse....
Terrific example!!! Coincidentally, I was just re-reading a biography of Charlemagne....
:rolleyes:I'm happy to say I agree with the others!!:) The lack of patina has exposed the environmental damage/corrosion and does not appear to...
And two more.... Iberia, Belikio. 100-70 B.C. AE as (28.9 mm, 14.69 g, 3 h). Male head right; Iberian BE behind / Horseman right holding spear,...
I LOVE all the posts....and the reasons for buying the coins! I'll start with three that I easily can price. AR Antoninianus of Philip I "the...
Since I have been unsuccessfully chasing the 'Travel Series'---and still only have a worn fine+ sestertius and denarius---I decided to grab this...
The legend style is totally off from those I'm familiar with...as well as the devices in general. I suspect a modern reproduction. Hopefully,...
I lack any of the 'Zodiac Series' but that's a nice example of a very cool area of focus!
Ever since I returned to this hobby, I've embraced the simple 'maxim' that if there's any doubt, there's no doubt.... There are so many...
So far, I have an AS, a Sestertius, a Provincial bronze and two ANTS (I'm from NY and HATE roaches!!;))....and now you almost made me bid on...
Cool portrait(s) on that lovely piece of gold!! My only gold of a very few examples of Byzantine coins---a tremissis of Heraclius: [ATTACH]
WOW!!!!
I love the variety of coins posted!! Naturally, I 'like' IOM's incredible coins and the wonderful write-ups---that sestertius is stunning!!! Mu...
Very cool and interesting example David! I love the details/centering... Of course, @Carausius' example is incredible. I can't recall stumbling...
I really can't say. What strikes me as a bit 'odd' could very easily be due to wear and cleaning....:confused::confused:
Incredible story!! Yep, Brian is gonna love this guy;)
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