Numiswiki is written by people like you and me that take the time to add to it or edit it. Maybe that was a reference to one particular coin...
There are quite a few regions with minor kings with portrait coins. They include Kings of Pontus, the Bosporus, Bithynia, Lydian Satraps,...
I wonder if there should be guidelines on the value of coins gifted. Last year a lot of the coins later shown here as gifts were well over $50...
Dishekels of the type from Tyre weigh c. 13.3 grams and there is not a larger denomination. That coin is "too good to be true." It is a modern...
[ATTACH] Cilicia. Stater. 21 mm. 10.28 grams. bare head right of Hercules with curly hair, lion's skin around neck (which is how we know it is...
@DonnaML , I love to see your extensive list of references. It shows you have put the research in to find out all about your coins. Good for you!!
Traditional economics says this is an inevitable result. However, traditional economics has been unable to explain Japan's lack of inflation for...
Vetranio issued only six AE types in his name. I have emphasized late Roman AE for many years made it a project to get them all. I managed it and...
Many ancient-coin collectors have the series of Roman portrait coins in mind. Of course, many also collect other themes as well. I have been at it...
Here is a Helena AE3 from Heraclea, ex Knoblock collection, Stacks, May 1984. [ATTACH] 19 mm. FL HELENA AVGVSTA SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE SMHB in...
There are two similar AE types of Nicephorus II. They are the only two follis types for that emperor. The first one just arrived and I've had the...
For many years "Roman Imperatorial" was just the tail end of "Roman Republican." It is cataloged in with Republican in all the major reference...
Actually it says $350 + fees. Why did it get sold to someone who flipped it after only a year? My guess is it isn't a coin with much quality. It...
You could make a collection out of this one reverse type from Trier alone. In fact, and entire book has been written on it: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Here is a MARTI CONSERVATORI AVG N for Maxentius: [ATTACH] IMP C MAXENTIVS PF AVG Mars right with spear and shield, foot on captive. RET in...
@SensibleSal66 , welcome to the great hobby of collecting ancient coins! Here is a large website you will want to visit:...
I agree. That is a nice coin and a good catch. I have thought of making a mini-theme out of collecting long-form names. Often emperors begin...
Another cartoon had snakes pulling a chariot. Here is my Republican example: [ATTACH] 18 mm. 3.97 grams. Denarius. 78 BC. Moneyer M. Volteius...
One of the cartoons had a griffin seated right raising his left paw. No one posted one, so here is my contribution--a small example from Teos,...
I have that FECVNDITAS type as a denarius: [ATTACH] 19-18 mm. 3.15 grams. Denarius. Faustina Jr. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, bare-headed and draped bust,...
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