Once again 'JB', absolutely terrific examples!!!!......All have already posted exactly how I feel...I'd love to have each and everyone in my...
I also have an Alexander and club reverse--but a bit more modest than Steve's...Has anyone been able to find an example like the OP coin, with...
I don't know how I missed this thread, but its got me on the edge of my seat !!! I'm as amazed as anyone that such a phenomenal assortment of...
WOW !!! That appears to be an EXTRAORDINARY lot of assorted coins!! They all seem to be in high grade and gorgeous to the eye---and some scarce...
I have to lean towards JA's opinion on authenticity---I think it's a replica too....but I could easily be wrong. The details look a bit too...
Bing, From what I've seen, your newer photos are superior to the old and if the color is an accurate depiction of what they actually are, then...
Cool examples guys!!! And an interesting tidbit regarding the PF and PIVS F varieties. My modest example was purchased a while ago on e-Bay from...
Here are a few of my bargains, won off a Forum auction---Polish medieval with a cool eagle and horseman... [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Like most of you that posted, I have a passion for all coins, especially 'old' and then ancient...and since I'm replacing 90% of what I once...
Add me to the list Steve!!! It seems more 'realistic' and natural than the typical types of that era......
The thread Bing left a 'link' for is good reading to start off and there are countless ways to google and find a few references to what interests...
AHA, I just found my modest Gratian...It's missing most of the legend, so it was listed as UNK..... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Very nice additions of 'three new Romans'...they all have aspects that I love in those types.......just as all the other posts exhibit as well!!...
I'd say Bing nailed it!!! In case you're unfamiliar, the Dupondius and AS are two somewhat difficult to distinguish denominations; the Dupondius...
Without even 'double-checking', I'd have to agree---as I once had a few of those types a few years back....
Hmmm, I think TIF and Pish will have something to say about that!!o_O
Terrific write-up and coin presentations---Love your newest gold and that 'tray' is so attractively set up..... As Bing, mentions---obviously a...
Ditto!!!
My only contribution, at this time, would be my British Museum Electro-plate replica, which I'm sure no one really wishes to see again....so until...
Hmmm, apparently, we have two threads for the price of one.... Hey, doing that kind of stuff is my job!!!:D
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