Interesting. It is possible that the same engraver was used to create the reverse owls, along with other design elements. I am sure that the...
I've discovered the pleasure of large lots, in particular Byzantine. In the past I have found some really nice and interesting coins, as well as...
Here are two more. Circa 465-460 BC, 17.14 grams [ATTACH] Circa 454-404 BC, 17.22 grams [ATTACH]
It is really quite amazing that such a delicate object has survived for millennia. The leaf looks extremely thin.
Here's a Parthia version of Athena. Parthia(?), 'Athenian Series' AR Tetradrachm. Hekatompylos(?), circa 246/5-239/8 BC. Attic standard. Head of...
Nice examples. Here's my rough sestertius, purchased at a small shop in Besançon in 1992. Rome Mint. This coin might be RIC 264. 23 grams...
I don't think Brexit has affected shipments between the UK and US. I have one shipment from Roma that seems to be moving along smoothly. If you...
Yes, there's some horn silver on the coin. It seems that the coin was cleaned, probably after it was found. I wouldn't try to move the horn...
Interesting. I have had a few orders from EU-based dealers this year, and delivery to my address in the US has been delay-free. Now, there...
Just purchased yesterday.... 1960 THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS / MEDALLIC ART CO. ISSUE #61 "ROMULUS AND REMUS..." DESIGNER: L. LENTELLI [ATTACH]...
Celts in Eastern Europe AR Tetradrachm. B-reiter Type. Transylvania, circa 2nd century BC. Celticised, laureate and bearded head of Zeus to right...
Yes, I have noticed other examples, apparently modern. So, this might be a "decorative" item. Further examination is needed. Thanks
The half-follis, with Justin II and Sophia seated, is pretty easy coin to buy in decent grade, but it seems that OP coin is the facing portrait...
Thank you. This is very helpful.
My theory is that the so-called barbarian kingdoms imitated Byzantine coinage rather than manufacture coinage in their name is that Byzantine...
That is true. eBay abounds in fakes, a virtual minefield for the new collector. After a while the fakes appear very obvious, often badly made...
Well, on this grey Monday, with much of the country in deep freeze, I decided to post this bronze object, purchased by the seller from Trinity...
For fixed price purchases, I mainly use Vcoins, MA Shops and Forum. I also use eBay, but only for sellers that I have done business with in the...
Interesting thread! Here's a koban that came to me by way of World-wide Coins of California. Koban, Bunsei Era, Edo (Tokyo) Mint, 1819-1828....
A fairly recent acquisition. Anonymous Æ Semis. Luceria mint, 211-208 BC. Laureate head of Saturn to right; (S) behind, L below / Prow of galley...
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