That's quite a coin!
Well they were scanned through the slab, maybe that's why? No idea. It's a friend that has the scanner, it was done just for the heck of it. I'm...
I am new to ancients, but just going on my observations, my guess is that both, their intentions were pure gold and silver, given that all of the...
[ATTACH] The results: [ATTACH]
So I had my Athenian owl and Faustina aureus X-rayed today. I know there are many discussions about the possible purities on these… well, on...
Great coins! :)
Very cool! Apparently the ancients bug has bitten me and it's in the blood now, apparently incurable. :D I have very little to show that...
Nice coin! I have one similar.
Thanks! :)
That's an awesome example!
Thanks everybody! :)
You guys impress me with the knowledge! I appreciate all of the comments and information! I am proud to own this and hope to add others in time....
My friend looked it up and said this: RIC III 394c Sear-4562 Issued at the Rome mint in AD 141
Haha! Nah. I like the presentation. I can appreciate these in hand though.
:nailbiting:
And likely NOT my last. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I think I jumped in today: My first aureus: :joyful: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Great coins in here! I feel that I'm slowly being sucked into the ancients world! :woot:
Indeed it's a pleasant backround and, this particular coin looks good in direct sunlight!
Arrived today! :) [MEDIA]
Separate names with a comma.
