Really noteworthy set of sestertius! I really like the Lucius Verus. John
Looking at coins like this is great practice in attribution. It is easy to identify most EF examples. I think most of us here enjoy a mystery and...
Does have the look of a Gallienus.
Get 5000 20 sided dice and we can play this battle out! :-)
From what looks like flowing robes around the legs I might guess the reverse to be victory. John
Very nice!
What was it about the 5th and 4th centuries in Greek cities that resulted in such incredibly artistic coins, which in many people's opinions have...
There are many bronze coins of Alexander that are the same size and design as the drachms so don't assume it is silver and drop it in lemon juice.
Hey Jackie we are easy going here and like seeing other people's coins. This thread is about photography and not any specific type of coin. :-)
It helps a lot to specify the weight in grams and the diameter in mm.
Great toning on the first one. Are those vertical lines on the coin or is that reflections on the holder? I think your photos came out very...
Ha ha that was bothering me too... John
I have found each week's coin to be interesting and worthwhile. I don't enter to allow others the chance to win. I would have loved to enter a...
Whatever gets sent back to any of these countries will be for sale on the local black market the next week. US ancient collectors need to at...
I don't know why I did not post this in your Vespasian thread @Smojo, I just totally snoozed on that. Duh. :-)
Thanks guys, looks like RIC II 77. That counterclockwise legend threw me off. :-)
Folks, I received this denarius recently and am having trouble identifying it. I think it may be a Vespasian? [ATTACH] Post your favorite...
You sir, post the most interesting coins and stories! Tip of the hat to you. :woot: John
Great cleaning job and very nice photographs! You are an artist. :-)
I like the cleaned version much better. It did not come from the mint with all those deposits on it. Half the details were obscured on the...
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