I've recently received this coin, part of a small lot from a recent Roma auction. It was unsold in the Roma eAuction 72 (Lot #301), but in that...
Oh. So we've moved on to left sided stars, have we? Unfortunately, these are in rougher shape: [ATTACH] London mint, A.D. 312-313 RIC 246 Obv:...
I have a few in my collection from the same emission. Here's a couple of obv/rev combinations that haven't been posted yet. (Some of these may...
Also Moushmov 524: "Homonoia with kalathos (hat), seated, holding patera and cornucopiae." For some reason, Wildwinds shows a photo of a coin...
Start a new thread and ask for ID help. Upload a photo using the "Upload a File" button--the middle button on the right below the text box. Be...
Right-facing busts tend to be much more common on ancient coins, but in most cases--there are a few exceptions--there is not a premium on...
You're right about the brassy streaks, but I can usually remove them by soaking the coins in distilled water afterward. Still, if you've found a...
If you are going to use metal tools, you might consider going to a hobby shop and buying a few thin brass rods and then filing the ends down into...
I placed about a dozen bids in this auction, but I didn't win any of them. My first thought was "Yep. Ridiculously low estimates." But when I...
Good point. I missed that!
True. Or even a fourrée core. Perhaps the gash on the cheek is a test cut.
You coin of Severus Alexander is from 227 AD, the reverse is P M TR P VI - COS II P P and, as you noticed, depicts the emperor with a patera,...
I paid $1 for the coin, at the time uncleaned, below. Not exactly rare, but a hard-to-find reverse type. It's the reason I decided to begin...
Despite all the challenges of the year, there is still much to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
Of course, if you are looking for really nice coins, you best bet is auction houses, like CNG, that specialize in ancient coins.
Here's a good alternative to eBay for beginning collectors of ancient coins: VCoins. Prices tend to be higher than eBay, but the dealers are more...
I don't know if it's the same person or not, but his avatar looks like the obverse of a Miletos obol, which was one of the coins in the lot that I...
I just won a small lot of Greek coins. They were from the Michael Higley Collection. Does anyone know who Michael Higley was/is?
I just saw your photo. Absolutely a great deal on that coin. Congratulations on a good score.
Most collectors would buy the coin because of the portrait of Vabalathus on the opposite side. If that portrait is destroyed, then the coin is...
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