I echo TIF's statements.... I see no nothing to suggest anything but a genuine coin---and a beauty as well. I would have purchased it given the...
:rolleyes: BTW: This coin was purchased from a dealer, since retired, that some of you may know from years ago--Wayne Phillips.....Although the...
VERY NICE @Sallent !! Amazing how we all seem to stall in one 'area' or another for a while without even intending to. Great post guys!! My...
That's a WONDERFUL example!!.....I hope it's truly as genuine as I think it is. My only elephants include one 'tiny' example (RR) on a Macedonian...
Frankly, your guess is as good as mine. I NEVER have run across another quite like it. I purchased that coin decades ago (and i believe all it...
Me too!!:) My favorite, Ptolemy II, courtesy of A-Noob: [ATTACH]
Well, since I just picked up a modest, highly worn Billon Tet of Alexandria, I might as well post it.To me, its main appeal is that it depicts...
Well, TIF aced me:woot:....I missed a couple:confused:
Fabulous examples everyone!!! I'll just throw in this 'Macedonia Under Roman Rule' bronze (sort of East meets West): [ATTACH]
The OP definitely looks 'off'...perhaps tooled and that 'F' is out of place---not to mention a bit too modern looking. If it was a tad more worn,...
Wonderful posts guys!!! It seems @Alegandron and @stevex6 have a 'thing' for Apollo:p:D Well, here's two more of mine with Apollo; a diobol from...
Thanks guys!!!:D No one has anything comparable to post?? Apollo and/or Lyres??:(
This silver gem is a bit smaller than a standard 'good silver' denarius, perhaps 2/3 the weight or size. The artistry of the coin was just too...
COOL!! Love Crusader coins!! (Sold off all of mine years ago:grumpy:) Hmm, I bet @panzerman has one (or more:D of those)
All the examples posted are types I would love to own!! Congrats!!! I believe this is my only example of 'Cilicia'---Zeus and Nike from...
LOL ...That is such a cool, fun coin!!! Hmmm, I don't know @Alegandron....it kind of looks like 'Erwig/Kool-aid man' is sticking his tongue out...
Love that as well !!!! Terrific OP @Roman Collector !! Lovely posts all !!! I only have one...an old sellers photo of a Heritage purchase...
If you click on the link provided by Zumbly you'll see the reasons why we all are sure it is a fake....'casting bubbles', lack of sharpness etc...
It certainly appears to be a replica as everyone states....it's one of the most popular (and expensive) motif types of the Flavians. Sorry.
Cool and interesting posts!!! Love the 'odd' shapes!!!
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