So with only 67 days to go for the International Hat Day on November 25th (which is a thing apparently), it's time for an Ancient Headgear themed...
Though not from Iceni celts, these Durotriges AV staters are from Celtic Britain. I've just recently bought them from a private collection:...
I agree - likely a fourree that has been heavily cleaned.
As most collectors, I'm limited by my budget. Fortunately enough, I have had some successes in selling coins that were either of lesser quality,...
I'm currently studying several archeological and numismatical articles on the restoration of ancient silver. There seems to be no consensus...
To my understanding, silver chloride can certainly be metallic: the naturally occuring chlorargyte is metalic....
I believe it's horn silver as well. I'm currently in the making of a detailed guide on horn silver, including a section on the recognition and the...
I recently acquired (and sold) these two Iberian AE 30. They were rather difficult to photograph. I'm not really certain about the period: some...
Thanks @FitzNigel. Sorry you missed it. I was not sure whether or not it is okay to mention it on cointalk (still not sure ...). I like those...
I have just sold this Cnut II in the last CNG 112 auction (https://cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=388294) My own photo: [IMG] Ruler: Cnut II...
So this silver Durotriges coin had a bad case of ironoxide (rust) and copper oxide deposits on the reveres (and also a little bit on the observe)....
@chrsmat71 The name "rainbowcup" derives from the folk belief that they could be found in ploughed fields after heavy rainfall, when the rain...
Having mostly focussed so far on the silver coinage of the Roman Empire, and adding some coins of interest to my collection, my latest purchase...
I was able to buy my first Celtic rainbowcup (German: Regenbogenschüsselchen, Dutch: regenboogschotel). It's probably a billion one, because it's...
My one and only Philip the Arab coin. I really like the patina and details on this coin. [ATTACH] Poor Annona looks like she's gonna puke. [ATTACH]
Again, a big thanks to @DCCR. Thanks for the extensive research (it sure must be a very slow day at work!). I've made the decision to buy the...
Happy 90th birthday! Your coins and website are a good read!
Thank you, @DCCR for the other examples. I have no objective doubts per se, I'm perhaps a bit overcautious and looking for confirmation on...
Hi @DCCR, thanks. It indeed seems to be the same. The British Museum coin: [ATTACH] The coin above: [ATTACH] What are your thoughts on whether...
@Pavlos Certainlly, I agree. However, it's not doubt per se: I have no sound reasons to doubt the authenticity. On the other hand: I'm not an...
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