So many other coins I would rather have for that kind of money.
I like the double border of dots, that is an unusual feature for any coin. How many coins include a double border like that?
That is a bit expensive. Not my collecting area but I could see how it would be of historical interest.
Cool coin. At 30mm and 9.53 grams that is a big coin as well. I think of medieval coins being 20mm and paper thin, maybe I have the wrong...
I agree TIF, it does look very modern. Strange how fashions come and go. :-) The Baktrian version does have the horn and ear (of a bull?) on it...
Heads I win, heads I win! One of the interesting things about the FUN show in Florida is that the true treasure hunters attend the show with a...
I lack both of these types. Very interesting that they come in two directions. John
Best is a wife who appreciates coins and other collectibles.
Take the time to shoot 10 of your favorites. You will be glad you did. :-) I have visited the tomb of the Black Prince at Canterbury in...
Last post before going to bed. :-) I picked up two Black Sea area coins from Pegasi as well. Nick let me cherry pick them from a wholesale lot,...
I finally bought a coin from Littleton Coin Company. :-) You old timers probably remember their ads from magazines back in the day. I noticed a...
I think I was looking at the same one. The mint at Syracuse took an As of Augustus, pounded it flat, and then countermarked it for use in Sicily....
I spent some time talking to Mike Bezayiff, who was sharing a table at the show. Mike is a very knowledgeable dealer who worked with Tom...
Nice coin, that must be rare! I don't think I have anything with Artemis. Only Domitian I have photographed is this denarius: [ATTACH] John
We want to see it smoking a Cuban cigar!
Just got back from the Summer FUN Show in Orlando. Had a good time, met some CoinTalk folks, and picked up some (48) great coins. I apologize...
Those chips in the patina where you can see the underlying bronze make it seem like an original patina. Rennwax leaves a lingering smell as the...
Very harshly cleaned. That is too bad, it would be a better coin in its natural state.
I keep improving my photography set up. Right now I am playing with high CRI lighting (color rendering index). Using 90+ CRI lights allows the...
Amazon sells it. People use it to sterilize things and for cleaning. It helps to soften some kinds of deposits. It will turn your skin white if...
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