The problem is that most counterfeiters choose Alexander the Great in their wicked work because it's number one in demand for most collectors and...
Elagabalus wanted to introduce the worship of his Syrian god " The ultimate god of the Sun " into the Roman myth or religion . His god would be...
Was there any charge or motive for the assassination of each Emperor stated above ?
Yes. That's what I thought. The second photo might look better, but the old one looks more natural to me due to the sandy patina.
Is there any way to try cleaning this interesting coin ?
The second face of the coin (down) should be turned 180 degrees clockwise. It's an Islamic coin.
I think I'd better share my owl Tet with all my coin-friends.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Maybe Delta H and M for Demetrios, thus Seleucid.
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Here are 2 Sestertii. The first having Apollo on reverse, whereas the second has Sol on reverse. Hope you like them.
The reverse of this Roman coin shows Mars raising the symbol of peace.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Civic issue, struck in Temnos and commemorating Alexander III, this Tet has grapes surrounding a vase in the lower left field of reverse. Price...
This one is also a life- time Tet of Alexander the Great. Price 3038 .[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Could be Trajan..
Great. We always feel the need to keep up the hunt.
Thanks Ax. The second coin is much worn. Could the reverse tell anything?
When I picked up these 2 coins, I thought they must be scarce because they show female figures on the obverse. The first is Seleucid and serrate....
I guess the engraver had a barbaric or prehistoric inspiration.
Thanks TIF. I guessed so from the beginning but noticed that all gorgoneians in my possession were different than this. I'll be searching.
The reverse of this Seleucid coin shows an elephant heading right under which we can read Basileos Antioxoy. Easy so far. But the obverse has an...
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