Thank you for showing the beautiful coins. This period of Roman history (Third Century of Crisis or the Age of Chaos) is both the most unstable...
[ATTACH] Although I love the history and coinage of the Roman Third Century of Crisis, I always need a quick review of the events: [MEDIA] (A...
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Since I only look at early British copper, I found this disclaimer (while looking at an early 18th century farthing) interesting and possibly...
Nice blast from the past. [ATTACH] As my brain has ossified with age, I need this cheat sheet to jog my memory about the family tree of the...
Very educational video about coin with Sejanus inscription: [MEDIA]
I believe you are correct.
Paddy: Thank you for the information about tin. Despite having been a chemistry major at university a long time ago, I haven't thought about...
Charles II Year F VF EF 1672 40 225 775 1673 45 240 800 1673ca 125 500 1674 50 250 850 1675 45 220 800 1676 one known 1679...
[ATTACH] I love giant copper and bronze pieces. King George IV and Queen Caroline were one of my favorite disastrous royal marriages:...
Embrace a relatively narrow numismatic interest ... and pursue it with all your strength and energy. For many in the Ancient subforum, for...
What a beautiful collection and great photos. Thank you. It is good to see someone trying to do things right in regard to numismatics. It saddens...
I am sorry that I came to this article rather late. Here's another (slightly more scientific) review:...
What a great thread. I really enjoy the thought and insight that people share here in the Ancients sub-forum. Always an education. (By contrast,...
Nice coins. Do I hear a Quietus or Macrianus minor (children)? I learn a lot when I am forced to review the usurpers. Thank you. Nice review:...
After coming across a tin William and Mary halfpenny (1690), I was forced to learn something about the coinage of tin farthings and halfpence....
Wow. I really appreciate the fact people are going deep into the more obscure emperors. I had to remind myself about Quintillus: [MEDIA]...
I can't speak for the collectors since I am not one. There are many of us, however, who study numismatic material to gain deeper insights into...
[ATTACH] I don't collect coins. I do, however, accumulate a few pieces. What makes the Ancient subforum so enjoyable is that any ancient coin,...
I agree Marcellinus is a great (and relatively easy) read. Not only does he give great descriptions of battles, he also give insightful social...
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