Favorite coin? Gosh, that's as hard as trying to pick one's favorite child, dog, or wife. Well, maybe easier than the last category. But perhaps...
Wonderful reading above, from all posters. Establishing provenance when known is such a rewarding exercise. Attached is a photo of a well worn,...
What a nice coin! You did very well! And a sensible holder, too! Here are a few of my trachea. The second, a very worn Alexius I from...
The dealer who sold me mine told me it had a Bulgarian provenance.
Very nice! Here's my Byzantine ring. Despite the inscription, my name is not Leo, but it fit my finger, and one must takes these things as they...
A very nice addition to your collection! I think of Theodosius' demise whenever I mount my horse. Attached are several of my "Theodosii". [ATTACH]...
For Easter, what can be more appropriate than a 9th c. Byzantine miliaresion, in this case, one of Michael I? [ATTACH]
Found while cleaning my mother in law's house a shilling of Elizabeth I. Pretty worn, but date (15)64 was visible. House is not in the UK and no...
I've driven through Histiaea, but alas, there's not much to see.
Here's one of my brockages, of Caracalla and Julia Domna. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Decius is not my specialty, which is late Roman and Byzantine, but I will add 2: a sestertius and a double, that I acquired from a good friend who...
The coins keep you young and your Classical languages alive!
Ziggy9, I too had cancer - in 1994. I'm so thankful you are in full remission. God bless you!
Keep using that subjunctive, Doug - I do! If I am feeling particularly ornery, I sometimes use 15th c. English words and expressions, just to keep...
You're most welcome. Happy to meet another Latinist!
Dear Roman collector, very nice summary of the oblique cases and their uses. Just one point: you've indicated "locative" twice. For the second...
Although I have some late Roman/Byzantine gold acquired decades ago, it is not an area of current interest to me, so I avoid those pitfalls. But...
Dear Doug, seeing your nice Justinian II struck on a earlier quartered follis reminded me of a photograph I took years ago of 4 of my similar...
Black Friar, That's a very nice Justin II! Here are a few of my year ones. The follis has a bearded portrait. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
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