@Bing Are there any specifics that we can discern from the photo as to why this is fake. Is it a modern or antique fake?
Thanks, good to know. I see how the bust is very flat and I just thought that was circulation wear but can see now how the entire surface may be...
Well- I am just on a steep learning curve here. Please tell me why it is MUCH better. Is the die break a very big deal?
@Johnnie Black Here is one of those with a nice patina and I think a nicer portrait anyway for a bit less...
[ATTACH] Sassanian ring seal: c.300-600ce translucent Chalcedony intaglio with standing bird of prey and script
Thanks Bob!
Thanks Deacon, very interesting. Have a great Christmas!
I may have the same issue or King anyway- on this here coin but I lost the slip from many years ago and now I think I have the details! Looks...
Thank You Ed, great video. So then they didn't use casting molds for silver and gold I suspect. Interesting that there are only 50 to 100 ancient...
Thanks Bing. Maybe @Deacon Ray would know about these?
@Ed Snible , Here is a bronze 4 prutah inexpensive lead/copper alloy that appears to have a seam. Do[ATTACH] [ATTACH] the same parameters apply to...
Here is the link on ebay for the very similar coin - sold for eleven...
This was just sold on ebay:Circa 100 B.C. SHARP DETAILED and RARE CILICIA Ancient Greek Coin. It measures 20.5 MM and weighs 6.96 Grams....
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Thanks for the great clarification on this critical issue of authenticity. I have always wanted some ancient Judean silver but never had the...
I keep this old beat up sestertius of his next to my computer as a touchstone of sorts. It is worn so all it says is 'Antoninus Aug Pius" and...
Amazing coins Curtisimo. I especially enjoyed your write-up and praises for Antoninus Pius who is undoubtedly a blazing light of justice during...
The masada prutahs are one of my all time favorites and yours has a nice patina. Stunningly beautiful patina on the Gorgonian from Pontos!
beautiful coins Ed. The Macedonian drachm is awesome- the toned silver quality just sings ancient Greek silver at you as does the Ionian diobol. wow
In honor of Chanukah which ended yesterday but does not really end cause it is bout religious freedom, here is a coin minted by the fourth great...
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