Although I was already involved in the hobby, Doug Smith's articles taught me how to collect, that there was much MUCH more to this "hobby" than...
Still gets to keep the house but has to pay extra monthly - and the coin probably appreciated more than the house - but who sells these? I would...
Wonderful provincial sestertius, especially the reverse
I recall reading somewhere, perhaps on Moneta, a discussion on the rarity of dupondii of Septimius Severus. I do not think there was much of a...
Nice coin - I have always wondered why Rhodes struck such large bronzes - perhaps the need to only strike silver wasn't there in times of peace?...
I find that the longer I am involved with ancient coins, the less I am concerned about condition. I recall seeing this coin on your site, and had...
I was going to add that I have not seen a Geta as Caesa sestertius in major catalog sales of sestertii such as the October 30, 1995 Sternberg and...
Beautiful coin - I looked for one for a long time and never was able to find the right mix of price, condition and rarity
This is a more complete description of a subject I mentioned in my introductory thread: Although my collecting interests eventually resolved down...
I'm not sure about "heavy patina" since too much patina tends to obscure details. But, like you, I love patinated coins - in fact, I only collect...
Outside of the "Augustan Histories" are there any sources for the reign of Aurelian? This was a time of terrific upset - too bad not much has...
I have yet to find another example of this coin in a sestertius - I have seen examples in a denarius. I believe Banti --I have searched the...
Wow! These are some fantastic coins! The Julia Domna with the "exposed" behind is lovely - I used to have an example, but sadly I sold it because...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I apologize in advance if this doesn't work but this is the first thread I've attempted. Like many collectors my collecting...
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wonderful series of photographs and commentary - this is...
Magnificent coin! I recently purchased a Macrinus sestertius with a platform scene reverse ("LIBERALITAS AUGUSTI") from a seller on eBay from...
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