Cool OP!! Well, I chose Claudius because Suetonius' description of him always struck me as the exact opposite of how an Emperor would appear in...
:rolleyes: @old49er IMP CC VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG; CONCORDIA MILITVM ; with the XXI value.... Struck at Cyzicus, RIC 306 ?
Well since my 'A' examples are well represented, I'll just throw in a Provincial bronze of Augustus: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Cool posts everyone!!:woot: Love the OP :) and I really like Steve's 'sensitive pig' coino_O:D Since the 'milestones' of coin or post are not...
I'm at a loss as well. Although I recall, decades ago, that I had 'similar' examples from an uncleaned lot stated to have been found in the...
Fantastic coin @dadams !!! Full of eye-appeal and just a great choice!! Now that you're 'officially' hooked beware of late night impulse...
I also think you did exceptionally well for the overall type and grade---and far better than I did when I started with uncleaned coins and ended...
That's definitely a very cool reverse !!!
I agree with @zumbly ....and what a terrific hemidrachm!!
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Cool coin!!! The original 'church key'...or the inspiration for oneo_O:p
Here's a link with 'similar' examples and what they sold for....assuming you decided to consign that denarius in the future. As they say 'This is...
I thought the slabbed tiberius was a bit overpriced too, but sometimes people do pay far more than market value for a 'plastic NGC'....and simply...
LOL That reminds me when I accepted a cousin's invitation to go ice fishing at lake George (upstate New York) and they had a cabin with an...
Terrific photos and coin @Ancient Aussie !!! I absolutely LOVE those coins @TIF and never tire of seeing them and that fantastic thread you...
Well, I have a few 'mythological' types like the gorgon already posted .....and this RR denarius of Carisius (Sibyl on obverse) with a sphinx if...
I was waiting for you Brian:D
@lucas jackson ....Yep, follow the instructions above....but please try to limit coin ID to one at a time and especially after you tried your best...
LOL.... Now that's what I call a 'helpful hint' Brian....Well, definitely for me anyway! Hmmm, I wonder what @stevex6 does to protect his...
Since the OP has been attributed, I'll just add I also regard it as authentic but harshly cleaned and worn by circulation..... and perhaps a bit...
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