Is that another letter to the left of the K?
Spectacular coins, Mr. Cheesman. I did not think gold would have a flan crack. Live and learn
You are most welcome, David. It found the right home! And it has a huge S C.
If only I had that penmanship on the original holder!
A large provincial: [ATTACH] AELIUS, Caesar. 137 AD. Philippopolis, Thrace. (Æ 33; 21.34 gm) Obv: Λ AIΛIOC KAICAP, cuirassed bust of Aelius, r.,...
Another example of a star not fully eradicated: [ATTACH] Elagabalus. 218-222 AD. AR Denarius (18mm; 2.62 gm; 12h). Rome mint. Struck 221-222 AD....
And there are the usurpers: [ATTACH] Martinian. Usurper, AD 324. Æ Follis. Nicomedia mint, 1st or fourth officina. Obv: D N M MARTINIANVS P F...
As my old brain recollects, cistophoric tets were tariffed at three denarii.
Q: terrific!!!
"The reverse is of poor condition" Happy-collector, I think the reverse on your second coin is quite good!!! Great buy!
Spectacular, Orfew! Great catch!
Here is one of mine, pre-Elagabalus, about which I cannot find much, but definitely related to this discussion: [ATTACH] Macrinus. 217-218 AD....
Spectacular, Al.
The "Athenian tetradrachm" should weigh about 17 grams.
A not so nice second reign: [ATTACH] Demetrios II Nikator. Second Reign, 130-125 BC. AR Drachm (17mm; 3.80 gm; 12h). Antioch mint. Struck circa...
First reign: [ATTACH] Demetrios II Nikator. First reign, 146-138 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm; 14.12 gm; 12h). Sidon mint. Dated SE 168 (145/4 BC)....
I think Tyche has a more elaborate headdress than a bunch of grapes. See: [ATTACH] Antoninus Pius. 138-161 AD. SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria....
I'll try this again.
I believe Saint Peter established the first Christian Church there.
I suggest you send it to an expert on authenticity like David Sear (google it: his name and " authenticity" ) or NGC in Sarasota Florida. The coin...
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