I know when a coin is in super shape one does not want to touch it much. But I think it would be worthwhile to take it out of the reflective flip...
Well, I have a page on those too! http://augustuscoins.com/ed/qf/ I think I have every variety! [ATTACH] The "quarter follis" (or "fraction")...
Some collectors like a particular type and collect its variants. We have some on this forum who like FEL TEMP REPARATIO coins from various mints:...
[ATTACH] Theodore I, Empire of Nicaea 1208-1222 (in Sear's Byzantine Coins as 2064) Electrum 35-30 mm. Chipped. 3.65 grams. Christ seated facing...
The genealogy of the Julio-Claudian dynasty is complex. A good genealogical chart might be the best way to see the relationships, but the...
@Suarez , that is a great coin. On the page of your coins that you linked to the second coin is an aureus of Gordian III.
I added this coin to my site just now. http://augustuscoins.com/index.html It is an early Christian type issued by the first emperor to use a...
This site addresses and answers your question: http://augustuscoins.com/ed/ByzAnon/ See the starred discussion right below the table of classes....
That is already very interesting and I expect we can look forward to more and more detail with with street views of whatever remains, much like...
Gary, that is a superb writeup. Thanks for taking the time and effort to share it with us. And, thanks for proving there is more to ancient coins...
It has been a year since I started this thread. It was time to renew my "Supporter" status and I happily did. If you enjoy this list and are not...
Here is a Roman provincial coin with a long legend: [ATTACH] Macrinus and Diadumenian, 217-218 Struck at Marcianopolis in Lower Moesia Asklepios...
I'll see your lyre and raise you one and an owl. [ATTACH] 19-18 mm. 3.29 grams. Trajan drachm. ΔHMEΞ YΠAT B [second consulship] Struck at an...
That is very clear and useful with things I didn't know and can use. Thank you.
This may be, but many of us associate "Make an offer" with a higher "Buy it now" price where offers below the current visible price are expected....
I could hardly believe this when it was posted. Last Friday for the first time in along time I put up an item for auction with a low opening bid....
I have an educational site on VOTA coins: http://augustuscoins.com/ed/VOTA/ I added this interesting sestertius of Antoninus Pius to the...
I agree with all the responders so far. After you have a thousand ancient coins, you can go for something really special. Until then, buy lots of...
I didn't vote because the option "sometimes" was not available. I have bought coins with "Make an offer" several times and failed to do so...
I recently bought Sear's Roman Coins and Their Values volume V. I have RIC, so I didn't need it but thought it would be good to complete the set....
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