Great artistry!
Nice coin with nice even wear. [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] PTOLEMY II PHILADELPHOS AR Tetradrachm OBVERSE: Diademed head of Ptolemy II right, wearing aegis around neck REVERSE: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ...
Ever is a long time, but I suppose my first Ancient coin will remain in my possession until one of those inheriting my collection sees no reason...
I'd love to have any one of those, but the last coin would be my choice given the opportunity.
Very nice. I purchased one of these a couple of years ago. [ATTACH] THESSALY, TRIKKA AR Hemidrachm OBV: Youth, petasos and cloak tied at neck,...
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[ATTACH] GALLIENUS Antoninianus OBVERSE: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head right REVERSE: LIBERO P CONS AVG, Panther...
I was there several years ago when my wife and I were on a Mediterranean cruise out of Rome. The crowds trying to get into Hagia Sophia were so...
Rough but recognizable. [ATTACH]
Thanks for the link.
Great find. Beautiful coin.
Nice coin. I can only salivate. [ATTACH]
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Just couldn't help yourself could you? And your statement is patently false!
[ATTACH] VALENS AV Solidus OBVERSE: DN VALENS PER F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right REVERSE: RESTITVTOR REIPUBLICAE, Valens...
My uninformed opinion thinks it may be Victory displayed in that countermark. However, I've never studied countermarks, so don't pay me any never...
I have been coming here for Ancient numismatics for a long time. I do not want to discuss anything other than that! I don't care about anyone's...
Certainly not ancient, but a nice coin nonetheless.
[ATTACH] CONSTANTIUS II AE4 OBVERSE: CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right REVERSE: VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN, two...
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