I agree that US coinage pales in comparison, but we should give a nod to that short period in the early 20th century when US coins at least...
The only thing I'd add is to make absolutely sure that the BD is completely gone before you seal it. I would set it out, check it periodically,...
Nice find. Have you considered reporting it here: http://www.notinric.lechstepniewski.info/
I've given a talk to 5th graders before using a combination of powerpoint and samples that I passed around. Most of the students were very...
Maybe the Pannonians had a hard time telling metal from plastic?
. . . and his son: [IMG] Bronze Antoninianus Gallic Empire, unidentified southern mint Obv: C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES Rev: SPES AVG - Spes, walking...
Thank was after his stint making flans for Byzantine trachys.
Here's another example of the later commemorative series with Pax reverse. Can't tell for sure whether this is part of the "Tiny Neck" or the...
For all you interesting-neck-beard fans: [ATTACH]
I checked RIC XII, IX and X, and I can't find any obverse inscription ending -S NOB C for Alexandria.
I agree. That's why I started off collecting by buying uncleaned coins. It was a great way to learn how to ID ancient coins and about ancient...
Actually, my preferred loupe is a cheap little 6x plastic thing that I picked up at a coin show many years ago for around $4. It's cracked, and...
Like your original, mine could also stand an upgrade: [IMG] Rome mint Obv: CRISPINA AVGVSTA Rev: VENUS - Venus, standing, facing left, holding...
My first guess would be a DIVVS AVGVSTVS by Tiberius.
Interesting thread. I have two questions about the OP coins. What are the size and weights? The first coin is referenced to "MIB Vandals." What is...
Since coins in uncleaned lots usually sell for around $2.00 each or so, depending on the size of the lot, that makes it even more confounding. Why...
Turns out I used to own one from the same series with a different "local" symbol after the "SIS": [ATTACH] I assume this is legit, though, since...
Sad to say, that one would have fooled me. Thanks for pointing it out.
I think the "animal" counter stamps are actually heads profiles, facing left: [ATTACH]
Reverse is GENIO IMP-E-RATORIS - Genius, nude except for chlamys hanging from shoulder, standing, facing left, pouring wine from patera in right...
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