I am too new in the ancient coins world so perhaps I am mistaking, but on the auctions I watch carefully I sometimes see abnormal things. Usually...
Thank you. I will buy some pure acetone as I know it doesn't affect coins. I am not sure if it's oxide - I soaked the previous coin, not this one...
Hello ladies and gentlemen, I have 2 coins, from different auctions, but most likely from the same source (I have seen many coins with the same...
Finally added my first Faustina II denarius. [ATTACH] Rugged surface but the details are satisfactory RIC III Marcus Aurelius 696 ; RSC 139a...
I remembered this thread from last year and since I try to add coins with "uncommon" reverses, the wedding cake was on top of the list. Snatched...
The quality of the Victorinus Antoninianus is well above average for this, but I agree with you - the price seems at least strange. Good quality,...
Not bad. They could have found a better spot but I am not bothered that much.
Much appreciated. RR coins are out of my league (for now) but the design of this coin made it a must have for me.
Thank you @DonnaML. Do you know what is the explanation for the.... Countermark (?) on the reverse legend, L CENSOR? Not sure if you meant my coin...
I just bought a Lucius Marcius Censorinus coin, inspired by older posts. I am not a specialist (at all) in RR coins but I liked the symbolism on...
You are skilled. I think i have some coins with the same type of encrustations but I have always considered them extra worn. Could you please...
@Alegandron to be honest I first saw a coin with a winged boar in your previous post. I have no idea about the mythological meaning of this. But...
I will keep this in my pocket and every time I hear "when I see pigs flying..." I will show it. [ATTACH] Klazomenai, Ionia, AR diobol 499-494 BC....
[ATTACH] ... yes, this is what I also say about IDing this coin. Probably provincial, I suspect Pius, Marcus Aurelius or Verus but I am clueless....
My first (and only) Byzantine [ATTACH] SB 1681 Theophilus. AE Follis. Syracuse mint. Theofil Basil, crowned bust facing with short beard,...
I think this is my favorite Greek bronze. [ATTACH] Aeolis, Aigai Æ12. 2nd-1st centuries BC. Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos / Forepart of...
:) sometimes I'm annoyed my parents didn't name me with a Roman name. Former Romanian president (2004-2014), Traian Basescu [ATTACH] New football...
@DonnaML - yes indeed. Traian, Cezar, Aurelian, Titus (less common) Octavian, Constantin, Claudiu, Tiberiu. Just the first examples in my mind....
Good job @Only a Poor Old Man Here is my first Greek bronze. Had no idea what it is, at that time I had a very small interest in ancient coins,...
Something rarely seen on CT. [ATTACH] Stephen the Great of Moldavia (1457-1504) Groat, cca 1488.
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