Ok, Steve, you win--I'll post the only two counter-marked types I have..... ....one recently purchased at a JA auction ----Antioch Ad Orontes,...
Best to check out acsearch or the archives of any auction house (i.e. Heritage, Agora, CNG etc).....to view the actual sales and current market...
LOL......Just trying to get the thread rolling:rolleyes:;)
My Magnentius is was struck at Amiens.....and my Decentius at Trier.
Now that's so unusual to me that it DOES make it interesting!! I don't seem to have any of Artemis...but a few Eagles and some 'late' Troas...
Looks like a sweet deal...and I see nothing to suggest it isn't genuine, but I've been wrong more times than I'd like to admit...Getting the coin...
Am I correct in assuming the 'Secret' part of Secret Santa means we know who we are sending a gift to but the recipient is unaware of who 'Santa'...
A-C-G and AL, the only way to resolve your dilemma is with My Solomon-like wisdom---GIMMEE NOW!!!!!
Once you see such unbelievably gorgeous and perfect coins, it's so hard to accept one of a lesser grade---but my budget constantly reminds me that...
Fantastic coin!!! Congrats 'BC' !!! It has phenomenal eye-appeal!!
I know we have a lot of Lucilla examples out there in ancient coin-land---Here's my sole Denarius of her (I think she looks far more attractive on...
A nice Lucilla Sestertius for just 7 bucks??? That's a super bargain as far as I'm concerned. CONGRATS!!! This one costs me 12 times as...
Wonderful posts one and all !!! Looks like I already need an up-gradeo_O:D
That's almost as terrific as your first---A wonderful reverse!!
A first for me as well. I LOVE it!!!
A perfect choice in every way---a gorgeous coin!!! Congrats!!!!
I'd happily 'settle' for that denarius JA----It's a beauty just as it is!!! I'm still looking to add that type to my collection.....sooooo, if...
Here's another modest choice from Syracuse (a bit dark as well)---19 mm bronze of Agothocles (317-295 BC) with Kore and a bull butting....6.2...
Here's my one cup-shaped Bi-trachy of Isaac---and they do stack nicely.....perhaps ancient poker players preferred them two to one over flat...
Gorgeous posts!!! I'll start by offering this 19 mm bronze of Hieron from Syracuse (and yes I know, the sellers photo has the trident upside down...
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