I'm with you physics - I have some artifacts, but would really love a Greek amphora or other type of vase. Those things are pricey, though!
Nothing wrong with being a hotel clerk - you've probably escaped the crippling debt I'm stuck with! (Hence why I buy very few coins myself......
I generally use 1500 as the "cut off," but the Renaissance began in different areas at different times (this is the problem with periodization -...
It is Douglas Adams, and has been pointed out, he is dead. I'm a fan of Bill Bryson too - received my doctorate from him (he was the chancellor...
David Sear I believe is the best authentification service for ancients, but I have no idea if he does Byzantines. I'd start by asking him....
I like to use the Dansco albums, mostly because they fit in my bookshelf (whereas 3-ring binders do not) [ATTACH] Ancient & medieval on the left....
Agreed - I think I lucked out with mine as it has the distinctive pellet at the beginning of the legends, and if I'm understanding my Spink...
Thanks for the website Doug! I had been considering getting the Galata guide, but have been on a bit of a French kick at the moment... Might...
That is a bit rough, Fred! Should be easy to upgrade though if you wanted
[ATTACH] French Feudal, Aquitaine Eleanor, r. 1185-1204 AR Denier, 17.86mm x 0.8 grams Obv.: +DVCISIT, M above, A below, two cross pattee on...
Nice Herod coin, Ray! They all look good, but the Herod looks particularly nice from what I can see...
Wish I could claim it was my idea, but I found certain dealers were doing it. Seemed to make the most sense to me (aligning the paper front/back...
Very nice Mat!
Sadly, she's a little worse for wear, but they so rarely come available for a reasonable price, so I jumped on it. Might have paid a little too...
I may be a bit odd in this, but to save on paper and printing, I only create labels for my coins when I have ten ready to go in my album (My coin...
Lovely detail again - and love the peacock!
Lovely coin panzer! I have a lovely Gordian III Antoninianus that was a gift from my secret Santa last year! (I don't show it off nearly enough,...
Thanks Swish! I certainly did not catch that. Guess I need to bone up on my Edwards...
It's a tough series and I'll admit I've never delved into it much. Let me keep looking and I'll see if I can narrow it down. Letter forms help,...
never mind. I thought the inscription EDW R ANGL DNS HYB didn't continue outside EI's reign but it does. I guess the tell is style, which is...
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