Nice. It looks in better condition than the initial photos you posted. I'd bet it's a $30-50 coin. You planning on hunting for more? :):smuggrin:
I posted these on the first $75 post not knowing there would be a $30 post... They were purchased for $35 & $30 (plus a few bucks shipping each)...
I picked up a similar one last month, but mine looks like he almost has a mustache too, with the bare chin. Paid $30 + free shipping. [ATTACH]...
Thanks to @lehmansterms help above, I think I found it in wildwinds. [ATTACH] Tranquillina, wife of Gordian III, Empress 241-244AD. AE 25mm of...
Looks like a late Roman coin, maybe Provincial bronze. Bust looks female, like Otacilia Severa, based on the braided hair and the bottom curl...
Maybe they missed the decimal point when entering the number... 350.00
DING DING DING! I THINK WE HAVE A WINNER! It certainly does look like this! WW [IMG] Thanks so much you two! @Ajax & @TIF!
Could that tall, vertically elongated D-shape be a bow instead of a shield? I didn't even consider that before... [ATTACH]
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I definitely thought so too!! :shame:
The coin is 10-12mm bronze, and about 2mm thick, yet it appears to be a small flan for the die, or maybe trimmed/clipped, and the strike might be...
I'm torn... I'm both a bit sad and proud (my fiance is proud of me, I know!) that I have yet to cross over $40 for a single ancient coin yet. If...
Sometimes it's the little things! :) A nice and unique example, @Roman Collector! I personally was up until 2am officially attributing a few of...
LMFAO!!! Denver mint!!!! HAHA!! :hilarious:o_O
Hi all, I'm in the market for a reasonable Julia Soaemias coin. Thanks!
A great Public Service Announcement for beginner ancient collectors. I know I've had "scares" of fakes so have put my own guard up and leveraged...
Lmao :joyful:
Haha! I couldn't think of any other legit reason for it... But it is quite funny!
Some screenshots of some highly misinformed Ebay sellers. First, this is listed as a Hadrian widows mite. And at $4,900! Looks like a Valens...
Yea, me too!
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