In Wren's "The voided long cross coinage" he gives Walter as the moneyer at the Canterbury mint only for classes Vc-h. After looking closely at...
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He is referencing ASD or Autism Spectrum Disorder. In particular, he is calling attention to Asperger's syndrome which is considered too be on the...
I love this coin Warren. I have my eye on one at the moment. I like the contrast between something like "Arabia Acquired" and the Germania or...
If people like you and Bob keep showing these Parthian beauties I may have to buy some.
@ValiantKnight A very nice writeup. This is a fascinating area of collecting. Yet another example of how the coins tell a an interesting story....
Lovely coins @octavius . I especially like the denarius. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I spent some time cross referencing RSC BMC and RIC. I put sticky notes for all of my coins in each volume. It makes finding the coins much...
James, you sneaky devil. I count 21 coins in your man purse!
One of my favourite quotes. “All things in moderation including moderation “ Erasmus
Thanks for the kind words @Ryro . Thanks also for posting that coin. I really like it.
David, when I saw your post I thought "That looks just like a part of my bookshelf". I use the same 4 books very often. I seem to have RIC and...
Stay safe @Sallent . The same goes for all Floridians in the path of this storm. Vespasian [ATTACH] Titus [ATTACH]
A very lovely coin. Yes, you are right. RIC 265 (Titus) is an aureus has the lighted altar with the reverse legend PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS. The...
Wow David, that is a fantastic coin! I love the toning on it and that portrait is great! Thanks also for posting your commentary. The more I learn...
That is a wonderful coin @Valentinian
Thanks David. I appreciate your posting that information. I would love to have that book, but the only examples I could find were over 200.00 USD.
The denarii of Domitian’s first year as Augustus Obverse Legends IMP CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG (Group 1) A)IMP CAES DOMITIANVS AVG PONT (Groups...
I am glad to be a collector of ancient coins where grade does not seem to matter as much as with modern coins. I confess myself confused that...
Glad to hear that you are Ok @TIF. I hope the power returns soon.
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