[ATTACH] (I hope this wasn't discussed before.) My favorite classicists are those who combine numismatic study with archaeological and...
Perfect. The information I was looking for. Sorry for the repost. I knew you numismatic folks would have the answer.
When I was reviewing an article about the Justinian plague at another site, I came upon these statements: “The bubonic plague seems to have...
There are some who wanted the coins to be “stored” at the British museum. If that were the case, they certainly would never have been seen by the...
[ATTACH] As has been frequently discussed on this site, there is a fear that coin hoards will disappear into a museum’s storage room, never to...
I’m sorry if this is a repost: [ATTACH] The silver coin engraved with a cup and the caption ‘Israel Shekel’ and the letters: Shin and Bet (the...
Thank you for this interesting and informative thread. Not wanting to judge anyone by their appearance (I’m nothing to brag about, for sure LOL),...
Thank you for bringing up this great discovery. I’m surprised about the lack of numismatic insight given by these initial reports....
For those of you who are familiar with the area, is the coin hoard near the battle site between the Romans and the Raeti recently discovered by an...
Here is an old thread from 2010 to a non-numismatic site discussion about silphium. (Many of the links within are now broken.):...
Thanks, everyone, for taking a look. Here’s the article source for me (unfortunately no coin reverse):...
I appreciate the knowledge and enthusiasm at this site for all things numismatic, especially as it relates to ancient history. I was writing on...
Great facts. I, too, have found Kenneth Harl’s book helpful, filled with great factoids and insights. I also enjoyed Harl’s lectures on...
[ATTACH] I was skeptical (at first) of the assertion that these coins were a hoard hidden from the invading Alans. I then found these maps from...
[ATTACH] Wonderful discovery, indeed. [MEDIA]
Thank you, again, for posting. I found this section of the article very intriguing: “The historians point to the possibility that the coins may...
It really is a wonderful story. I’m hoping to see more of the coins. Great numismatic find of historical significance. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
[ATTACH] A great talent who will be missed.
Interesting thread. Forgive my ignorance about Chinese coins (and really all coins since I’m an “accumulator” and not a collector). NGC has an...
This looks like a fine way to spend an afternoon (although I would consume a few adult British refreshments as I searched). [MEDIA] If nothing...
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