And just to make sure all the Roman litra denominations are included in this thread, here is an anonymous bronze 1/2 litra [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Here are a few Roman litra issued before the Punic Wars began, around 273-270 BC. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Roman Republic, anonymous bronze double...
A very nice coin! A silver tetradrachm of Augustus is on my (long and growing longer every day) wishlist.
I have been toying with the idea of collecting Byzantine coinage for a couple of years, but have been hesitant since I don’t know anything about...
I first started my ancient collection with fractions. Not only do I find these tiny coins fascinating, but they were (and still are) very...
Sorry, no link. Thanks for asking though!
That's a fantastic counterstamp with amazing detail. And to paraphrase Aidan...could you provide a citation for the book you are using on ancient...
I only own one Domitian, which I choose for my 12 Caesar set because I really liked the style (ok, I admit it, I bought it because it was...
Love the history! A beautiful coin.
Here’s an early struck post-reform bronze sextans of the Roman Republic with an eagle: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] 217-215 BC AE Sextans 26.3gm - 27 mm...
My favorite piece of jewelry has a hole in it! Without the hole, it would have cost about 5 times as much. [ATTACH] 963-969 AD Nikiphoros II AR...
An ancient civilization I knew nothing about before reading your post -- very interesting!
If you want a large show, head to the Florida United Numismatics (FUN) Coin Show in Tampa January 7-10, 2016 at the Tampa Convention Center. This...
Glad this thread picked back up, gives me a great excuse to post my coins.:smuggrin: Here are a few more Roman Republican coins with wreaths,...
Thanks for sharing these great images! I especially like the punic ram.
I doubt I will ever get to Berlin to see the Bode Museum, so I really appreciate the virtual visit provided by your photos -- Thanks!!
Fort Lauderdale Coin Club is very active and have monthly shows on the 3rd Sunday of each month. http://www.ftlauderdalecoinclub.com/ The Palm...
Love the boxer running - an interesting reverse!
Yipes, I skip reading this forum for a day, and miss an important celebration -- Happy Belated Birthday Bing!
I agree. The more 'history' I have on a coin and the time period it was minted, the less likely I am to ever sell the coin...regardless of condition.
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