That's interesting thank you. I noticed the mention of Messina in the link you sent and that the region is renowned for earthquakes. I researched...
I thought I would share this Janus as I really like the patina. [ATTACH] Janus Bifrons As HGC 2, 1690. Uncertain mint in Sicily, late 2nd...
[ATTACH] PESCENNIUS NIGER. 193-194 AD. AR Denarius (2.82 gm). Caesarea in Cappadocia mint. SALUS STG R, FEEDING SNAKE HELD IN HER ARMS. ALTAR AT...
For comparison purposes here are mine acquired over recent years. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] 17.22 mm 3.17 g [ATTACH] [ATTACH] 18.27 mm 3.14 g...
[ATTACH] Mark Antony. AR Denarius, autumn 32-spring 31 BC. Legionary issue. Patrae(?) mint. Obv. ANT AVG III VIR R P C. Praetorian galley right....
As a consideration, @Rich Beale's comment is a good one. Savoca have held some lower value coins back for me on a couple of occasions where a...
I bought a coin last week from a Spanish dealer registered with MA and it turned up today in the regular mail at a cost of approximately $8.00....
Oh this is superb, thank you @FitzNigel I really appreciate this.
Of the referred references cited by the auction house, I only have North which I like because of the profusion of plates, my posted Coin for...
This is my scarcest Sestertius and I post it as a complete contrast to Caligula as he really had no time to spend a billion never mind three...
Although I appreciate this is not a "follow the leader" thread I thought I would contribute my penny for comparison as I seldom can add coins as...
I have to say I have blind faith when ordering from overseas, most people are honest and wouldn't last in business long with a reputation for...
It’s a interesting book @panzerman. You won’t find any any Surf’s in it though, that was a typo, the only Surf in England is to be found in the...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] John Short cross penny type 5c Walter on Lund [IMG] I bought the coin in December and read Dan Jones book this past weekend...
Thanks Guys much appreciated.
[ATTACH] 277 AD. Lugdunum mint. Obv: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG legend with radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: MARS VICTOR legend with Mars...
I wonder if someone could help me please? I have been offered this Caligula/ Divi Germanicus Sestertius. RCV 1799 and I am researching it. The...
[ATTACH] Domitian dupondius with COS XV in the obverse legend. Roman Imperial Domitian (81-96), Dupondius 90-91, Rome mint Obverse: radiate head...
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Given a current thread about criticism from another forum, to me this thread epitomises everything CT stands for. Coins, history and nice people....
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