I believe there was a fair amount taking place in Syria during the Severan dynasty (not nearly as much as Julio-Claudian though). And some there...
I found this interesting too. In thinking about it, I don't think the empire had any problems with claiming this money (that they didn't make) as...
That Chi-Rho is really crisp and shiny!
Nice one! It has such a dynamic reverse, @furryfrog02!
Hopefully FDC.
That makes sense, and what I had done (it was a pretty low offer), but was just curious about how it worked and confirm what to expect. Thanks for...
I just realized, does frank send out an email when your bid gets outbid? Or do you just bid and hope it's enough at the end of the day? I placed 2...
Here are some more resources discussing differences between cast/fake and real coins: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/moonmoth/halo_coins.html...
Silver cleaning approaches and bronze cleaning approaches are very different.
Though you say your coins is really shiny, your denarius has a nice mild grey appearance. Meaning it doesn't reflect the light like a mirror or...
Here is the "oozing" or seeping over behind the legends on yours (all radiating from the center-ish): [ATTACH] Silver coin composition changed a...
Another thing to pay attention to and is apparent on your Gordian example (And is mostly seen on silver coins and not as often on bronze because...
I'm thinking of offering a similar service... I've got a seal! [ATTACH] And 24 carrots too! [ATTACH] *not intended to reflect any bad will...
Recently got this Class H & Class I... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Give one away...? ;) Was gonna say, you love those brassy sestz! It is VERY NICE!!
That excitement is great to hear, Juris!! Here's hoping the ancients coin bug has bitten you! Welcome! And I'm impressed that you took the time...
For that coin and condition, I'd say that is the going rate (+1/-1). The condition is the key there, as a collector would be willing to spend a...
(I'm not an expert) I'd land on the real side of the analysis.
Congrats, Z! She's beautiful! It's definitely on my want list, but out of price range for a while... Hopefully in the coming decade.
I thought I'd get a response out of you, SA! :angelic::D:D And that portrait is so fascinating! Is the Alexandria mint considered an "Eastern...
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