Human remains uncovered by University of Leicester-led archaeological search reveal circumstantial evidence consistent with battle wounds –but not...
"They should have taken them to a country were the US has no jurisdiction" North Korea? Dear Leader to host coin auction. :)
A lot less expensive is a gold coin from a later Roman emperor, Theodosius II: [IMG] Theodosius II Solidus Constantinople Diademed,...
"Statutes of Limitations" only apply to prosecutions. They don't apply to retrieval of stolen goods. Stories appear all the time about...
Religious mottos on coins is an old story. :)
I wonder if the OP (Original Poster) has contacted Mr. Berk about the coin? :)
Two years ago I tried using them to pay the driver of a carpool. He thought that they were play money. The other passengers didn't know what...
Someone recommended that I look into the 1988 film "The Last Temptation of Christ" for my "Coins in Movies" internet section. I did and saw an...
But what about the missionaries? :)
The Romans buried their coins. That is why there are so many around thousands of years later. :)
Your item might be related to these items, Egyptian Magic Coins: [IMG] The coin shows Egyptian symbols on both sides, one side has a pharoah...
Did Zorro get a hold of that Spanish Maravedis coin? :)
[IMG] Afghanistan 1 Afghani SH 1383 (AD 2004) :)
Even the Egypt Magic Coins can be toned, judging from this example. [IMG] Definite NT not AT (naturally toned not artificially toned)....
From Emesa, but earlier emperor: [IMG] Antoninus Pius - Provincial AE - Sacred Black Stone of Emesa Syria Laureate bust right AVT KAI TI...
I suppose that since 1900 the largest circulating coin might be Mexico's 40mm Cuauhtemoc 5 Peso silver coin struck in 1947 and 1948. [IMG] :)
I bought my dream Roman coin almost two years ago, an aureus of my favorite emperor, one of the "good guys". :)
Real nice coin! :)
Still Big Max: [IMG] Maximinus Thrax Denarius Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG Salus seated left, feeding...
[IMG] "Speak softly and carry a big stick" :)
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