I believe the correct term is numis-porn.
Well, even if I never make out exactly what this coin is, at least I've learn a great new word by following this thread!
For me, the main purpose of knowing a RIC number is to fill in missing details about what is depicted on the coin, where or when it was minted,...
Actually, that makes you a good coin collector.
Pretty amazing neck on the example that you linked to! There have long been rumors that Aurelian's mother was an ostrich; this sure adds support...
I think it's RIC 244. According to RIC, coins from Siscia used Latin letters to designate officinas, so yours is the third officina. I also think...
Here's an as of Germanicus that I no longer own but saved a photo of. Has anyone ever seen a hole go halfway through a coin before? Any idea what...
I wouldn't say boring. The entire Fel Temp series is pretty interesting. They're just not impressive as a 1st-2nd century bronze. The feel of a...
Exactly. Most major auction houses and coin shops maintain customer want lists, so often a company is bidding on a coin they know they will...
You're right, of course. Gresham's Law is the exact opposite of what I typed.
That's not a foot. That's a mirror. Remember that originally these coins were silvered. A Roman holding this coin could easily see his or her...
I think Gresham's Law comes into play here (good money drives out bad). Less than 5 years after his death, his son Caracalla introduced the...
Looks like it's been corrected. Both Nero and Domitian were correct when I took it.
Here's a good example, minted by Maximian Herculius in Constantine's name: [IMG] Cyzicus mint, A.D. 311-312 RIC 89b (var., unlisted officina) Obv:...
I agree that it's probably legit. Not much reason to fake a $5 coin. And the style is spot on.
I agree. And I think the field mark in the standard pretty much nails it.
The first coin is probably from Cyzikus, based on what you wrote about the mint mark. The second coin is a DIVO CLAVDIO commemorative with a...
Looks like RIC 350, minted A.D. 351-355.
I've checked RIC. There is a difference in output between the two mints, one of which is unidentified. It's possible that the other mint was a...
The new photos confirm that it's Constantius II. You can see the IVS at the beginning of the obverse inscription on the right side.
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