I was finally able to get a shot of the coin the way it actually looks. When I took the original I could not get the lighting right. Imho the...
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You are right @TIF the resemblance is "striking".
I think you will be very happy with those. In hand they are both great coins!
@TheRed I am thrilled that you got that one. It belongs in the hands of a mediaeval specialist. It is a very tough coin to find if you are looking...
The first coin is a very nice early Galba denarius. It was a part of the Gemini XIV auction by Harlan Berk. It was also owned by Dr. Jyrki Muona....
I am really glad you got that one David. It belongs in the collection of a Flavian fanatic. It is a coin for a specialist.
Thanks @Nemo for the kind words, they are appreciated. I agree with you about the portrait, it is stunning in person.
@Gavin Richardson Congrats on picking up the Otho! It is good to know that it will have a good home. It is also really nice to know that others...
@Orielensis Thanks for the kind words. I am glad you got those 2. I really liked the Charles VI too, but it did not fit the collection anymore. I...
My friend, my jaw dropped to the floor when I saw the hammer on that one. I knew it was rare but I had no idea it would attract that much...
That is a nice one Curtis. It is 692 in the new RIC.
I had 68 coins consigned. 12 did not sell. I am still quite happy with the results though. A few coins surprised me regarding their desirability....
I was at a coins show this morning. There was only one dealer with ancient coins. As it happens he is a friend- Gary Miller of Londinium coins. I...
Here are a few of mine that made me say wow. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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Excellent pickup David, congrats.
I agree. The other amazing thing is that the 1900 year old coin has higher relief than the modern coin. It really did take almost 2000 years for...
I have this book and recommend it wholeheartedly. Thanks for the excellent review. I prefer APA to MLA, but as you say that is a personal...
Coins of his grandfather Mircea of Wallachia do show up from time to time. When they do there is usually some very healthy competition for them...
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