Tell me about it! I am not buying at the moment, but plotting and planning :D
The only coin I really want is William the Conqueror because there is a family connection. I doubt that I will ever be able to afford one!
And a Radiate Fraction [IMG] [IMG] Another black one. Constantius I (Caesar) Coin: Bronze Radiate Fraction FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES -...
My only Constantius I as Augustus, he is a bit tatty, but he will do for now. Black patina, yes, hard to photograph [IMG] [IMG] Constantius I...
My advice is to take your time. If you are determined to aim for a set, have a look around to find a coin (not to buy), but one that you really...
If you want biblical this Pontius Pilate was reasonably priced [IMG] [IMG] Pontius Pilate Region, City: Judea, Coin: Bronze Prutah [TIB]ЄPIOY...
If you are looking for inspiration, you have to look at AncientJoe's site http://www.colosseocollection.com/home
Thanks JA, it is on my To Do list.
I turned down an Alex silver Tet with these strange markings, I thought it might be a sign of being a fake, I think I made a mistake.......
Another awesome coin Ro. Tell me where these coins are coming from. Honestly, nobody else is listening........
My other Ptolemy (apart from the 42mm) is a baby [IMG] [IMG] Ptolemy (don't know which one) Coin: Bronze None - Zeus right - Two eagles facing...
That is the first Claudius Denarius I have seen. Awesome :D
Got to have a home for your coins :D
Perhaps we could have a sticky with general guidelines and links to existing databases.
I'm afraid I am going to have to stick to the Hobby of Peasants :(
Nice Steve, I have one, I am still in two minds whether to clean it up a bit or not.. [IMG] [IMG]
I have a coin depicting Marsyas, I wonder why he is on the coin if Apollo defeated him. [IMG] [IMG] Phyrgia, Apameia Coin: Bronze - Turreted...
[IMG] [IMG] Trajan Coin: Bronze As IMPCAESNERVAETRAIANOAVG GERDACPMTRPCOSVPP - Laureate bust right SPQROPTIMOPRINCIPI - Single-span bridge over...
Certainly are :D
And the one from CNG doesn't have a pointy bit either.
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