@PeteB Very nice obverse legend on that example. Thanks for posting that one.
The coin arrived today. Here is an updated photo. [ATTACH]
Wonderful writeup @Jochen I really appreciated the way you explored this topic.
@Andrew McCabe Congrats of acquiring that beauty. What a lovely example. I look forward to seeing both sides when you get a chance.
Wow, that is a gorgeous coin. Congrats on adding that beauty to your collection.
@VDB A truly wonderful coin with a nice provenance. Congrats on starting out with an excellent coin. I have consulted RIC (Roman Imperial Coins)....
@Al Kowsky Nice catch and a beautiful coin. I always check the seller's attributions. I found a number of errors. As you noted, sometimes these...
Wow, what a wonderful grumpy portrait!
Nice piece! I have been after one of these Chios ducats for a while.
Thanks @Roman Collector for posting that link. It is an interesting example of an aspect of the hobby I find fascinating.
I have run into the same attitude. I was at a pen show in Toronto (yes that is a real thing), and I saw an item I was interested in. I asked for...
I am very happy to acquire one of these. Until a few minutes ago I was unaware that this variant existed. My sincere thanks go out to @David...
I handle my coins quite often. Some acidic residue is nothing compared to their being buried for 2000 years. There may be reasons not to handle...
A very nice coin Mat. Congrats! Here is my groat of Edward IV [ATTACH] Great Britain, House Of York, ND Groat, F, Edward IV, First Reign,...
A lovely coin. I would love to have one like that.
I refreshed the vcoins newly posted items page and this one popped up so I bought it. This one is my third Otho denarius. This one will join my...
Wow, great portrait and a very nice reverse.
Super coin @Aethelred I would really like to have all the reverse types for Sabinus.
Congratulations AJ on landing that one. My Carausius is much more humble. [ATTACH] Carausius 3244. Billon antoninianus, RIC V-2 -, Webb...
Here is one of my favourites-Cato the Younger. It also has an interesting provenance. [ATTACH] M. Porcius Cato. Quinarius Africa 47-46, AR (...
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