I believe I see some minor smoothing but no obvious tooling. Like Pish and the others, It looks fine to me as well---far better than my modest...
I don't have any gold medieval coins, but I would be a bit shocked if the numismatic value wasn't far higher than the actual gold content----but...
While it is well known that Constantine the Great officially included Christianity within the Empire, it is not as well known that his father...
Happy Birthday, Fitz!!! Regrettably, I no longer own a variety of biblical coins, but the time-frame you indicated also would include the...
Wonderful Posts!!! I've been 'looking into' grabbing another myself---but with a non-eagle reverse to add to the blend.... I believe I saw one at...
Fantastic post 'Pish'!! The 'story' behind that Gold aureus of Nero should be fascinating.. I'd love to go there, but my back and knee would...
If it's any consolation, Steve, I LOVE yours as much as mine---plus yours has a 'six-pack' on the reverse, always one of my...
Lovely coins!!! I regret I have none of these types to post...and I'm as amazed as anyone what the ancient engravers could accomplish on such...
LOL.... Aint that the truth. Steve, I love that coin, but I always have had a soft spot for big bronzes especially sestertii. And I must admit,...
GREAT Posts!!! Presently, I only have one of the types as posted by JA and Steve above... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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