Somehow, I think those 'imaginary' holes make the coin even more attractive---it's a wonderful coin!! That's such a cool example...I love it!!...
Ok Who won the pool???? I think I had a '5:00 AM post' when he finally gave in;):D
All the questions have been wonderfully answered so I'll just add 'Redbook' is a terrific reference for those of us who want to complete a 'Type'...
I think it's a fascinating coin! The mystery of whether it's actually Sosius or Octavian/Augustus intrigues me.
As one who was literally forced to sell off my initial collection five years ago and later returned to the hobby back in January, 2015 I also...
I couldn't agree more!!! That's such an incredible coin!! The style is indeed 'superb' !!!
Well, now that I realize I was thinking the OP was a drachm instead of a TET (missed the millimeters) I have to agree...but I would've held off...
Incredible example !! I also become suspicious when coins look too good LOL I have to agree that very light smoothing seems evident, especially...
I'm looking forward to your future posts!! Glad to have you with us!!!
Cool posts!!!! Ironically, considering my old and current avatar, I've stalled at these bronze examples and have been consistently outbid on any...
WOW!! So many posts of coins on my 'wish list'....and that has become an imaginary and infinite compilation LOL....So I just try to purchase...
Phenomenal OP @red_spork !!!! One of the very best I've ever seen! Terrific posts all !! Here are two that I managed to acquire; a quinarius of...
That's a very attractive example!!! I managed to pick up two types through FAC (FORVM) auctions early last year; Orodes III, 90-10 AD and Shapur...
WOW !!! @dlhill132 That's truly a gorgeous stater !!!!!
While they look a bit different than those I run across from time to time, (I.E they seem to have have a suspicious texture/Fabric that make me...
I hope they prove to be genuine but I suspect modern replicas. How did you happen to come by them??
I'm 'paraphrase' what Steve posted: I'm glad you're having so much fun----within financial reason, of course:p And, I think they're cool too...
OK @stevex6 , You 'forced' me to post my lifetime bronze as well...Another FAC auction cheapie: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
So far, I'm still unaware of any spelling errors within the legends of the coins I currently have....but now I have to keep looking...Thanks alot...
Interesting thread!! All my 'mystery' coins are long gone and were probably low grade Islamic issues found in the 'Middle East' from uncleaned...
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