Very nice! Looks like my Islamic idea was wrong. Any idea on the other 2?
I was going through my Greek coin collection crimping up some staples (thanks to the recommendation of a CT friend) and found these hiding in the...
People often talk about the "modern" technique of fighters these days. We have been doing this stuff at least since Herakles took on the 12 weight...
Thanks for your expertise in helping ID this lil oldie but goodie. As well, thanks for the best practice on using pliers to smooth out the backs....
Thanks! That looks very nice. I need to get some of those plastic boxes and I would really like having a tray to display them on. Thanks TIF:)
...or should I post this question in a new thread?
]:eek: My eyes! My eyes! (referring to the cardboard, mylar, and staples... not the coin trapped within :D) Haha! I get it I get it....
Holy cow:woot:!!! (Rim shot). Wonders never cease. I fell asleep looking through the post lordmarcovan sent. Thank you so much for that. btw, that...
So, I am pretty sure this is Greek silver and it is about 16 MM...other than that I am afraid I'm lost and it's toast. But I figured I'd post it...
Likewise. I always enjoy and never cease to be jealous seeing your finds. Keep em coming!
Great coins and wonderful presentation!:artist: Seleucid coins are, IMO, a hidden treasure (pun intended) in numismatics. I just wonder why they...
Way to make an entrance! Marcus Arelius is one of my favorites:rolleyes: his meditations are a GREAT read. "Very little is needed to make a happy...
Say what??? An Antoninus Pius elephant coin. My new hunt has begun. Also, very cool Backtrian and Indo-Sythian elies!
Very cool article, and site! As always thanks for your insight Doug. Any cool elephant coin you really like I could get you to share? I've loved...
Fantastic! I didn't think to check Vcoins. An elephant sized THANKS! And what a cool coin too. It's quite heavy in hand. Now it's time to buy one...
So, my dad (the one who is to blame for giving me this addiction/love of ancient coins), really likes elephants on coins. So for Christmas one of...
That's a beaut! By what method did you clean it?
As always, thank you so much for the knowledge. Very interesting. I assumed since they are labeled Thasos that they were all from there and it was...
Thanks! That's a good sized little lady (the daughter and the coin!) Yeah, the boys were 7 pounds 4 ounces and 7pounds 5 ounces, 20 and 20.5...
Thanks! And, WoWiE!!! Would that be considered a masterpiece? It sure looks like one to me.
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