I made some book recommendations part way down this page: http://augustuscoins.com/ed/numis/learnmore.html There are different types of book....
Right. I decided to explore my Mac for symbols and found a shortcut Control-Command-Space bar for the menu that yields many sets of options...
I use a MacBook and option 8 makes a dot: • Good to know!
I agree that the CFDL outs only low-quality fakes. However, the number of bids on many "obvious low quality fakes" makes it clear they are...
True. If you could like "EF" or "VF" US coins, you could find lots of nice coins in shops that dealers are wondering if they will ever sell. If...
Usually I sell coins under $100, but this time I have two Greek silvers that cost much more, and other coins that don't. Details are here:...
In US coins a small difference in grade can make a big difference in price, especially at the top end. The difference may not be so pronounced in...
There is an excellent novel with Severina and Aurelian as main characters, The Unconquered Sun, by Ralph Dulin, copyright 1963. I highly...
You might think that reserves would be necessary or prudent, but that is not the case for good Greek silvers sold in Europe on eBay by established...
Actually, there are many good coins on eBay that start at 1 euro ($1.17 today) in Europe where some sellers believe in real auctions. There are...
I challenge you to come up with a more magnificent cape! [ATTACH] Constantine SOLI INVICTO COMITI Sol right, head left, raising right, holding...
Here is one that is different from the usual: [ATTACH] 22 mm. The difference is that it is in the name of Maximinus II (305-310-313). RIC VI...
I just added this beautiful AE2 coin to my Constantinian page. [ATTACH] Constantius Gallus, 351-354 Large. 23 mm. FEL TEMP REPARATIO, solider...
Wonderful! I (and the rest of us, I'm sure) appreciate your sense of humor.
There is a proposed MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Algeria that includes the intention of restricting the import of certain ancient coins...
To me, Indian and Chinese coinage are in a different area. Books on ancient coins and sale catalogs demonstate that scholars and (most) collectors...
Here is an excellent Macrianus. He was Augustus for less than 1 year! [ATTACH] 21 mm. 3.54 grams. 12:00 die axis. IOVI CONSERVATORI. Jupiter...
@Pavlos , look at his "other items." Most, if not all, of them are fake too. Unfortunately, eBay does nothing about fake sellers even if...
I have the OP type: [ATTACH] 37-35 mm. 12:00 die axis. 25.84 grams. Same obverse die as the OP coin of @chrsmat71 (Note the die break...
@Pavlos , welcome! We have had threads for beginners before. This one:...
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