I am glad you managed to get the coin you were after, and at a good price. That one has a very interesting and unusual portrait of Gallienus.
A few more examples of Nero asse with the VESPA countermark. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
A number of years ago at a local coin show I came upon a seller who among other offerings, had a box containing badly worn and corroded ancients....
Good question. For me it would depend how badly the coin is affected. For example, how extensive the fissures are, and whether they affect both...
Somewhere I have a denarius of Vespasian with a sow and her piglets on the reverse (can't find the pictures now or the coin right now). That is a...
Lovely denarius of Vespasian, Deacon Ray:) I find the reverse quite endearing. He does look at little earnest, doesn't he.
Mike, that is something which is called 'Plata Agria' in spanish. Translated literally: sour silver. Not an uncommon phenomena in the coining of...
Very interesting coin!
Here is an of Hadrian which I have not posted before. Hadrian, 117-138, AE As COS III (125-128), Rome. Obv: Draped bust r. Rev: Galley sailing...
Very nice write-up, Sallent. It is difficult to interpret Julia Domna's state of mind or true feelings as she showed little emotion when...
My Otho: Otho. AD 69. Denarius. 9 March - mid April 69. Obv: IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P Bare head of Otho to right. Rev: PONT MAX Ceres standing...
Nice coin, alde. I am glad you got it. Well chosen. Being at the right place at the right time (actually, looking in the right place at the right...
Nice, well centered coin with nice portraits of Otho and Alexandria:). Congratulations, Randy, I think you chose well.
A sharp, handsome portrait. Great coin! Pupienus sestertii are easier to find than Balbinus, I agree. I have not been able to find a suitable one...
I used to be an assiduous buyer at Heritage, but lately Heritage to Germany means: Heritage + Germany = +19% Duty + 6 wks at Customs + 45$...
Severus Alexander, if you decide to go ahead and treat with Verdi care that nice A.P sestertius you showed us a few posts back, pls don't forget...
I've not seen a single slabbed ancient at any coin show in my area yet.
And my last addition. A low grade example, but I like the reverse on this one: maybe there is a way to gently remove the green oxide deposits....
Great portrait on the O.Ps coin! I like the patina on this one. Antoninus Pius was a handsome guy and his portrait looks somewhat majestic and...
Randy, how could you!?!!! Great coin b.t.w :)
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