This one spoke to me in the summer of 2013. :)[ATTACH] Faustina Senior AR Denari ca. 141 AD 3.15 grams, 16 mm Obv: Draped bust of Faustina Senior...
Mules are kinda like horses: [ATTACH]17.21 grams, 25 mm, AR Tetradrachm from Messana Sicily
This guy is sort-of prancing: [ATTACH] 2.6 grams, 14.5 mm, Corinth Drachm, 4th Century B.C.
My Vespasian AR Denarius with inverted legend: [ATTACH] This cool commemorative coin was struck by Titus after Vespasian’s death. It is from...
Hello ro1974, What model camera you are using?
[ATTACH][ATTACH] VESPASIAN - Died A.D. 79 AR Denarius - Rome Mint A.D. 80-81 - under Titus 2.85 grams, 18 mm. Obv: Vespasian laurel head...
This belongs in TIF's "looks-like" thread: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
[ATTACH]VESPASIAN - Died A.D. 79 AR Denarius - Rome Mint A.D. 80-81 - under Titus 2.85 grams, 18 mm. Obv: Vespasian laurel head right...
Roar: [ATTACH]IONIA, Miletos AR 1/12th Stater ca. Mid 6th Century B.C. 1.00 grams, 9.6 mm to 7.6 mm Obv: Forepart of lion facing right. Rev:...
A picture speaks more than 1,000 words. :) It would be difficult to fit 1000+ words on an AE16.
IMO the OP's coin is not a pattern coin & it is not a product of the US mint. I still recommend the OP read about the minting process in a book...
Valentinian said: ↑ If I had Doug's group, I'd keep the third one down and pass the rest along to Doug. I'll take the fourth coin (my fav) which...
Here is my favorite "rainbow" Lincoln cent: [ATTACH]
How do you like this one on the reverse of the 1961 proof half dollar? [ATTACH]
Others have recommended books. I recommend you gain some first-hand experience. When you attend a coin show make a point of looking at the...
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I've got some of those Athena-Owl coins of Athens.:) [ATTACH]Want to trade your $5,000 for my owl tetradrachm? Just kidding of course. (Unless...
OK, I gather that this is a portion of your portfolio that you want to put into precious metal. Just don't let it become too great a portion of...
Back when gold was trading at $308 per ounce I made the mistake of buying some (not recognized) bullion coins which traded for less money when I...
ANA is a TLA (three letter acrconym). :) ANA stands for American Numismatic Association. The ANA Website is www.money.org
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