Are you looking at the same coin I am?
I'm not at home, but the first coin looks very much like a "new" style Athen Tet. However, the new Tet should be silver.
Both are very nice, but I prefer the detail on the reverse of the first coin. I would love to have both or either in my collection. Congratulations.
Can't help you, but I sure do like this coin.
Good to see you back Gil. You're not alone though. Its been months since I last bought a coin.
I''ll certainly have time tomorrow, as the Christ child comes tonight in our family just like most of Europe. Regardless, my family wishes all of...
Thanks JA, and Merry Christmas to you and yours too.
Common or not, it's a nice looking coin. I'm at my son's house so I can't check my catalogue.
Very nice. Well detailed.
The crack seems to continue on both sides; however, there is a crack (very faint) on the obverse near the 11 o'clock position that does not seem...
I suppose then I shall catalogue it. I was just concerned about the weight. Truly, in-hand, it is a fine looking coin. As I said, I just...
In hand I do not see casting bubbles. however, I've tried to make the images larger so perhaps everyone can make up their own mind: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
In sorting through my coins today, I found this Julia Domna Denarius that I never catalogued. The problem is the weight. This coin only weighs...
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Beautiful AJ
The last coin appears to be from Nicaea, but the ruler is questionable.
Just to be certain. Every one of my attempts to identify above is a guess based on your images. I would not gamble very much that I am correct...
Number four might be: Aurelian AE Antoninianus. Siscia Mint, Autumn 272 - early 274 AD. IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right...
Number 3 is more likely Claudius II, but may be Quintillus instead. I can't be sure.
Number two is Probus. Possibly: Probus AE Antoninianus. Ticinum mint, 282 AD. VIRTVS PROBI AVG, radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left,...
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