Wow, this thread sure has a lot of eye candy. Thanks to all.
One day I hope to start a thread..
:D Brilliant!
Amen brothers and sisters. A most excellent discussion, the first posting is most certainly a Constans II struck over another Constans II....
Great fun, and thanks to all who got involved in this subject. I will indeed check out the movie. As the marine said "...we are not Greeks, we...
Right church, different pew. Byzantine coins minted in Roman Carthage are usually, to coin a EAC/C4 term, scudzy. Hard to get hold your breath...
Been here NYC since Thursday, will be flying home tomorrow. Had a wonderful time seeing a lot of my dealer friends most I've know for over twenty...
I too have seen the barred coins of Constans before. Steve Mansfield's "Early Byzantine Copper Coins" book clearly shows the bars. I do have two...
The Warthog is not new either. However, my son has a jones for one. I just finished a He 162 in 72nd that was captured by the Russians after...
Call this posting a numismatic brain fart from one collector to another. I must say that I have been following the Ancients forum for a bit....
I was given a deal on it and am quite happy. I looked at your Forum collection, quite excellent. Good fortune is always appreciated. I have...
I found this tet of Alexius many years ago. Still one of my favorites.
Thanks so much for this thread. I was stunned by the half follis of Anastasius I. What a fantastic coin and yes, very rare. I don't believe I...
A fantastic trip provided by a very curious and generous collector. Love that piece. Thanks for posting. I know I came to this late but I...
I'll be there. Haven't been since 2009. I guess it's about time.
Fun pieces, keep looking as you never know what you will learn. Thanks for the post. I do collect the elephants of Mysore as well as ancients.
Indeed, a very fun thread. The silver of the empires that arose after 1204 are quite intriguing. I think there are bargains there. Nice Coins.
To To FurryFrog, we are the black sheep of the ancient family. Wear the badge proudly. I don't know of anyone else in my state that collects...
Always look at the "bright side of life." There are some really fantastic coins available to the collector because of the drop in cost. Take...
I have over 100 items I have picked up from attending and volunteering ANA conventions since 1998. Hard to keep track of, I normally will pick up...
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