This is another thing I love about ancient coins: tangible evidence of long lost civilizations and people. John
This type was the first silver ancient coin I ever bought. It was $30 in 1984. I don't have a picture of it but it is an ugly one the dealer...
The first seal posted by Arnoidoe is awesome. Looks like one of the dwarves from Peter Jackson's Tolkien movies. I wish the Byzantines had made...
i know just what you mean. Last auction that I was really excited about my fitbit showed my heart rate as 100 when I was just sitting quietly in...
That is a beautiful one, RaceBannon. The large size is definitely a very satisfying part of owning and handling one.
Do you folks think that is a die break in the area of Dionysos' ear or is that part of the design? I can't tell and thought later I would rather...
If I found 3000 denarii in any condition I would probably have a heart attack and keel over...
Nice portrait but really nice detail on Minerva. Look how her arm is gripping the shield. It is a beauty regardless of rarity or not.
This is a Thasos Tetradrachm I picked up at the FUN show this year. I love looking through groups of similar coins to find the one that appeals...
Great coins all! What is the significance of wearing a goat skin hat? I think they would frown on that where I work. :happy: John
Great story and write up!
Your coin has all the important elements! Pan is actually quite clear. Does it have 4 pellets on it anywhere?
Go to the very top of the thread on page one. Pull down "thread tools" and click on "Edit Title". I am just a newbie here and it worked for the...
You can actually edit the title of your thread. Look at the "thread tools" pull down. I just fixed a thread of mine that I messed up. John
Steve, I think you are right. Looking in my Sear at 1108 it is listed as a hemilitron. :facepalm:
I know it looks like a six pack of beer but it is actually a mark of value, the six pellets indicate the value of the coin. On some coins of...
I fell in love with this type a few years ago when I first came across one. Been on the look out for one and have been outbid several times for...
I always thought once Rome conquered an area they would start minting the standard coins of the day, including over striking or melting the native...
I like your collecting theme a lot, such interesting history. How many coins from any area feature a centaur? John
All nice coins I would have been tempted by.
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