'Gil', please post that Semis. I'd love to see it....and perhaps someone can help eliminate your uncertainty.
Wonderful post Cyrrhus!!! I have a provincial TET or two on bid---hopefully one will fall within my maximum bid....A week or so will tell the...
I have been finishing this year much as I started it----- with a 'shot-gun' approach to coin collecting---attempting to 'replace' so many types I...
Congrats and Best Birthday Wishes Chrs!!!
It's a nice example of a type that is hard to find in decent condition---frustrating for those of us desiring to fill all those Emperor portrait...
Well, I still purchase a small amount each month---automatically--- so I have been 'stacking' while silver is still cheap and will continue to do...
Of all the statements of provenance, those attributed to historical figures like J.Q.A appeal to me most---the rest barely raise an eyebrow.
AH, to have such 'burdens' as AJ and I-O-M seem to have to deal with...;):)
I love it too !! It seems an exceptional example of the type. I would guess that 'AL' or 'A-C-G' may be familiar with the control mark My only...
It seems to me that all the 'problem coins' posted are examples I would purchase and probably for all the same reasons we all did-----they have...
Among all the positive things you mention about that Denarius......I will simply add that it is a gorgeous coin!!! Congrats 'V' !!!!
All 'ancient collectors' have a few 'problem' coins---some simply an accepted consequence of being thousands of years old and others that are just...
Wonderful posts!!!! And terrific information.... This seems to be my most feminine depiction of Roma that I possess (149 BC): [ATTACH]
Besides the two I have had for quite a while, I haven't been able to add to my 'hoard'---although I still throw in a bid or two....maybe next...
Wonderful coin!! But the type and the superb condition will always be one I admire from afar LOL I'm nervous when I give serious thought to...
Wonderful posts guys!!!
I agree with all the suggestions posted and would add some provincial TETS to the mix---they generally fall within that budget and can be...
D-J says it all for me as well!!!
Fascinating subject!! I'd be interested to discover what further research would reveal. I suspect Doug is probably correct although...
I Like the connection to the 'barbarians' who then dominated Italy and most of what was the western Roman Empire.... I hope someone can nail down...
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