The coin looks ancient enough to me, but that stamp kind of bugs me a bit. It is definitely a nice coin, otherwise. That's a nice budget...
Sounds about right. The harsh cleaning really devalues the coin as well.
The top image, you need to turn it so the Chinese character on the right is to the left. Ching Dynasty Emperor SHENG TSU AD 1662-1722 reign...
Very nice OP coin. I only have one fouree that's certainly not a tribute penny and not from that era.
That's definitely a nice provincial. About as worn as mine, heavily circulated indeed.
I've looked at a few Livia coins. I've never seen that one before. Congrats!
I hear ya on that. However, I recommend using both methods, by books and by websites. Otherwise, you'll not know the massive coin databases here,...
Very nice coins! Plautilla will be claiming vengeance in the afterlife. Who knows the true story. Sources say she was a big spender. Perhaps she...
Bingo! In ancient coins, you must do research. This is your first time. lol If you feel ambitious, tell us what each means in the legend. I...
[ATTACH] Septimius Severus AR Denarius. 200-201 AD, 1.6g, 18mm OBV: SEVERVS AVG PART MAX, Laureate head right. REV: RESTITVTOR VRBIS, Septimius...
[ATTACH] Septimus Severus AE Denarius. 196-197 AD. 3.5g, 19mm OBV: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII, Laureate head right. REV: PROVIDEN-TIA AVG,...
I had a similar problem. I accidentally dropped a coin down the drain when I was cleaning it. I took the pipes apart and all that and couldn't...
I think you'll like them. They are about very fine condition and problem free from what I can tell. Getting them from a dealer on Facebook. I've...
Very nice coin, Eng. Sadly, I do not have any campgates with doors.
I'll split it up to make it easier for you. DN IVLIANVS NOB CAES
Well wishes to your wife, JW. Yes, I know a little about what you said over the past couple of years.
64 is pretty good. I'm pretty sure you could get that count way up there if you wanted to. You got me beat by a landslide for other regions for...
Very nice coin there, Whizbang.
Byzantine, no, I would say. The Tantalus grid I have counts Anastasius and Julius Caesar. I have Anastasius, but not Julius. I never got around to...
Use a soft toothbrush and toothpicks if necessary for a initial clean. I have went as far as using a safety pin for more stubborn deposits.
Separate names with a comma.