With respect. The Alexandria coin is from modern dies. These dies have been deemed to be modern fake dies and have been published. It is number 6...
Lovely.
Some types are harder to find. Good luck. I look forward to seeing them.
I have developed a soft spot for the type. Here is a small sample of contrasting mints from my collection. Alexandria [IMG] Arles [IMG]...
Very nice. Very classy looking coin.
Antoninus Pius, Denarius Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head right Rev: TR POT COS II, clasped hands holding caduceus and grain-ears....
Absolutely gorgeous. To me anyway.
I give up.
I have one but it is awfully out of date. I did start again but am finding it difficult to find the time. I need to pull my finger out and...
In what way? This is the obverse from one of my IMP II eastern issue coins. Septimius Severus denarius Obv:– L SEPT SEV P-ERTE AVG IMP - II,...
If you would be happy to part with it then please send me a PM and we will see if we can come to an agreement. Many thanks. As a specialist...
The images are a bit small but it would certainly appear to be an AVG II C with a BONI EVENTVS - Fides reverse. If you ever decide to part with it...
The left hand coin is a cast. The flan shape and wear patter is identical to that of the example that I posted. This is simply not possible with...
These are modern fakes I am afraid. The following come from a fakes coin database. Left hand coin:- Antiochos Eupator, Antiochos V, silver...
Here is the Papius referred to above for reference. [IMG]
I have spent more time looking and BSISM would appear to be the answer. I have been mis-reading my RIC. RIC VIII Siscia 225. Many thanks.
Very nice.
I must admit to being a bit of a cheapskate and didn't pay what I consider a very high price for this one. Regards, Martin
Yes. You trade Aperture size (the higher F numbers giving you more depth of field) for shutter speed (slower speeds as the aperture size...
I take all my photos with a macro lens at F8 on a tripod with a hands free release (either timed or remote). I have a fixed light setup.
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