Even within an issue you can see development of the beard. [IMG] [IMG] then the same reverse type but slightly later [IMG] There seem to be a...
The real coin is made of silver. The measures vary greatly at this stage. They are typically around 16mm but their weight can range from around...
It is a cast fake of a denarius of Septimius Severus. Obv:- L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP X, laureate head right Rev:- SALVTI AVGG, Salus seated left,...
I believe that I have the entire answer and chose my words quite carefully to avoid "blowing it out of the water" as I can see what Doug is doing...
I looked at this one. I have dealt with the seller. I passed on it. It looks soft. There appear to be bubbles on the obverse legend and near the...
Image 5 paired with image 6. Apollo on the reverse. Image 1 paired with image 4. Aequitas on the reverse. I think Image 2 is linked to the other...
Trebonianus Gallus - Antoninianus Obv:– IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped cuirassed bust right Rev– ADVNTVS (sic) AVS(sic),...
With the current shift in the Sterling exchange rate the whole world suddenly seems very expensive.
We can gather snippets of information. We can develop bodies of information through study and dies analysis. Mainly it comes down to thoeries and...
There are a variety of thoughts. Maybe a separate mint, maybe even a travelling mint. We simply don't know.
There are a bunch of COS II legend varieties from Emesa that have shortened elements in the obverse legend. I am always on the lookout for these...
Is that Heather? Wow. Long time no hear....
Constantius II - AE3 Obv:– D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, Pearl diademed, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right Rev:– FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Soldier...
Having more than 600 Probus coins means I will take my time helping to add them to the database.
I dabble with these and pick up things I find interesting when I see them. Nothing systematic just impulsive buys. Valens - AE3 - LEAF Obv:– D N...
I will have to be careful not to flood him with too many coins. I have started with 25 of my Alexandrians that were not currently in the database.
Ah yes. Add "cast in Gaul" to the question too. VIRTVS AVGVSTOR, S-C, Roma seated left holding Victory and parazonium, shield behind [ATTACH]
Constantius II as Augustus, Antioch mint. SMANBI in exe.
There is a decent definition here:- https://www.forumancientcoins.com/numiswiki/view.asp?key=limes%20denarius
It seems that I may be able to assist further. I need to weigh my coins first though as adding the weight is a mandatory requirement. I will...
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