HoooZaa!
I have a Sassanian dirham like that. Someone must have needed some small change.
To quote a famous New Testament observer (Paul) of mankind: "For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face." (RSV-Revised Standard...
Agreed in spades.
I'm still re-reading my copies of The Celator. It was a work of love for both Wayne and Kerry. I ran out of room so I had do divest copies, but...
Nice get Bing. I still don't have one though I have sold a couple that were very close to yours. So much history.
Nice bronze, c/m's give it character. Beats the heck out of zits on one's cheek. Jus sayin....
Glad you went there, it certainly is a work of love. I went to a coin shop that I haunt yesterday and was lucky enough to pick up five nice...
The year 10 Kyzicus follis, is most likely the product of a military mint, or other temporary issuer. The style is distinct. Here is a link to...
Countermark is Sol. Attached is a tet from Sinope Pontus and it's a 2fer. Two very fun c/m's. The other appears to be Zeus Ammon. A fun coin.
Merry Numismatics Day!
The coins of Elmais are fun to collect and are still very affordable. I have a few that I enjoy playing with occasionally. Fun stuff.
Glad you discovered it. I'm too deep into the Byz world, I can't start another field, and yes they are fascinating and some very nicely engraved...
A twelve nummi weight, probably for commercial purposes. Do a google for Byzantine weights. Best I can do for now. I never got into that...
Abbasid, sorry that's about it for me. I recognize the type. Not a scholar, but a neophite. I just had a piece similar in an appraisal. Here...
Yes please, I'll have a helping of those. Nice get.
Looks like sylphyum or a not so shaggy coconut palm.
Certainly looks like a grenadiers badge. I have a current one turned upside down; sorry no pic to send.
Already did that. I certainly hope someone finally stands up to the archeological lobby, it's quite absurd that they have that much power with...
Really nice set up. I like that system because is actually a simple concept. I learned that technique at an ANA Summer Camp a few years ago. I...
Separate names with a comma.
