The "How do you store your ancients?" thread got me thinking about attribution labels and cards... I am in the process of creating a database of...
We got this coin the other day with an interesting temple on the reverse and I've been having trouble figuring it out. I have typically seen...
Thanks Zumbly, that certainly looks close. It's interesting to learn that the "micro bust" is the former ruler Kotys IV. I was thinking that it...
So once again I seem to have reached a dead end in my research, but I know that someone here will get me on track to attributing this humble Roman...
She is the only 8 year old that I know that is into ancient coins. It's funny to see her talk about her favorite emperors with her friends and see...
Thanks TIF, your information helps a lot. I've never checked out the CNG archives before. It seems to be a great resource and is now bookmarked.
My daughter picked this out at the lcs and I've seemed to hit a dead end trying to attribute it for her. I believe that it is an altar within a...
#4 does weigh more than the others. It weighs 9.6g compared to #3 7.6g. Both coins are essentially the same size. I would guess that the added...
Thanks for the help. At least I was on the right path in trying to figure them out. I will have to track down a copy of Emmett's book. One thing...
My daughter (who just turned 8) and I went to a local coin show this morning. She has been becoming more interested in ancient coins than any of...
Thanks, John. Your point about wear is a good one and I appreciate you adding the attribution. Ironically, I happened across a couple of photos...
Thanks everyone for the input and speedy replies. I am always amazed at the wealth of knowledge present on this forum. I did find the Commodus...
My wife and took our daughter to a coin show this past weekend. It was a two hour drive each way for us but she insisted on going (and we all had...
I find myself in pretty much the same position as you. I would really enjoy meeting other ancient coin collectors in my area to learn from and...
My daughter has been really interested in coins for about two years now. We are members of two local coin club and go to each of their meetings...
Thanks for the thorough and speedy replies. Something about this coin didn't feel right to me. I have been leaning toward it looking more cast...
Hello, I've been getting into ancient coins, primarily romans, for a little over a year now. My 7 year old daughter is fascinated by them and her...
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