I haven't posted this coin of Sextus Pompey in quite some time, but it has a very interesting mythological scene on it: [IMG] "A stream of fire...
I wouldn't call you crazy. The portrait of Athena on these coins is indeed far less refined than many examples from Corinth proper, and this is...
I see nothing wrong with a mixed set (which is what I'm doing as well). I have some emperors represented with multiple coins but I'm generally...
Thanks! It is definitely worth attending coin shows, if for no other reason than to handle numerous coins. I make a point to look at coins outside...
Congratulations! It must feel good to complete your set. I have five more to go - I should stop buying more coins of Nero and focus on the...
"Just because" is more than enough reason to acquire a nice ancient coin! :)
Despite the Kennedy gold fiasco, I had a very productive and successful ANA show, adding several new coins and having a great time meeting with...
I've had two coins lost from the same auction house when coming here as well. They weren't terribly expensive and I was reimbursed quickly but...
Thanks everyone! At my current rate of one post/writeup per week, it'll be several months before I'm finished with my new purchases... it's been...
[IMG] While second nature today, the original use for the earliest coinage is still unknown. It is unlikely that the first person to put an image...
:) You're correct - the reverse is indeed concave, with the eagle coming up almost as high as the coin is deep.
Thanks :) Yes, I only post coins that I own.
Beautiful coin!
[IMG] Oinoanda, an ancient Greek city located in the upper valley of the Xanthus River, was built on the top of a high mountain in the ancient...
Thanks! There were indeed several examples which I couldn't justify bidding on, and a some others which I would love to own. I'm grateful that...
Thanks! I was indeed sold on this coin by its reverse. While the obverse could be better centered, I don't mind it either and find Brutus'...
Thanks! It was certainly a case of "trust but verify" :) I had many expert eyes over this coin to verify its legitimacy. The mark behind the neck...
[IMG] In school, we all learned about Brutus’ assassination of Julius Caesar. For me, it was a compelling story, further enhanced by the reading...
I love the style of that stater and I really wanted to bid on it when it went up last year but couldn't get myself to overlook the graffiti in the...
Great additions, and while it's of a high grade, the style on your Alexander I Balas tetradrachm is what draws me to it the most.
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