"Mark" or "Mark of value." Would an obverse or reverse design be considered the mark of the issuing authority?
I always thought somewhere in Sicily was the first to issue bronze coins (as we understand them, circular in shape with obverse and reverse)....
I can't get them to open, but perhaps it is an iPhone connectivity issue.
Heard this one recently: What do lawyers have in common with sperm? There are millions of them but only one has a shot at being a real human being.
I hope you win it. Something somewhat similar happened when I was told I was outbid at my max bid but later found out that I had won. Here's the...
Great score. "Sweetly toned" indeed!
So it turns out gold ancient coins are as awesome as other ancient coins with the added bonus of being gold! I might have been bit by the gold...
Huh. I guess I never had a caduceus but a rod of Asklepios this whole time! This was on the wall of my grandfather's office for about 50 years....
Mine is a Christian shrine but has a large Acheloios statue on the main altar and many other deities: [ATTACH] Then there is Livy's altar:...
That's a nice example. This new pic is much better. Well done!
The wife is sending provocative pics while I'm away at a conference! [ATTACH]
At this point I am dying to see these coins!
I'm with Bing- not nearly enough. Most of mine are locked away. I do keep a small collection of Greek bronzes at hand so I can show interested...
I like it. Enough of the right Janus face is showing for me to be comfortable with owning it, and the patina looks nice too. AI always has good...
I've got a nice MFB Tet to help celebrate : [ATTACH]
Happy birthday. Unfortunately. I have no empresses or Roman tets.
I'd certainly follow your advice since you know these types and that gut reaction is very important.
I was asked by Alessandro Calciati to post this link. He and Massimiliano Bertelli have been working very hard to bring CNS online. The first...
The avatar piece is a real winner. The early Italic traditions involving astragaloi are fascinating, particularly in Locri, but all over, really.
An early Christian seal box featuring the Theotokos- the ultimate mother! (Could also be Thekla) Roman Christian Seal Box, 2nd-3rd Century AD....
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