I don't want to influence you, and I really don't have a preference whether the coin is encased or not, but it's important to be aware that unlike...
Here's a silvered Ant that's a little off-center on the reverse but still quite nice: [ATTACH]
One of the features on Wildwinds that I really liked was the link to a database program that helped identify Greek/Provincial types through...
Nice coins all. Always liked these. Here's another: [ATTACH] Pontos Amisos Ox: Wreathed head of Mithradates VI as young Dionysos right Rx:...
It's a listed variety for Claudius II. His coins are not of the greatest style in the first place so I see no reason to doubt its authenticity....
I love picking through bags and boxes of ancients; it's where I get most of my coins. One of the things you learn over the years is to recognize...
A very underappreciated Emperor (translation: inexpensive) for collectors but he does have some interesting types. Here's a tougher half follis of...
I have never even looked to see what coins were posted off my site. There's quite a few and it's really nice to be recognized this way. Thanks...
I need a swig of Pepto every time I think about this coin: [ATTACH] Jewish War, 66-70 AD, AR Shekel (13.6 grams, 22mm). Struck and dated to Year...
What I really enjoyed around 20 years ago was going through all the different ebay venues (U.S. and England mainly) hunting for ancients. It was...
After the group talked @Greg Heinrich off the ledge earlier this week I started to think of which coin in my collection is the only piece I would...
For some reason about 15 years ago I decided to sell off my early Roman pieces on my website and just keep the later period coins (Constantine and...
These SALVS REI - PVBLICE types were struck for Theo II, Johannes and Val III, and this one is almost assuredly Johannes. Can kind of make out a...
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