This is my legit version of what the fake should look like. [IMG]
These fakes were quite often seeded into uncleaned lots. The fact that lots of coins suddenly came into the market from the same die pairs was a...
They come with patchy brown. [IMG] and almost black [IMG]
Don't go in! I got too curious and now there doesn't seem to be any way back out again!
I chose to post mine because it is from the same mint but a different issue and officina to the OP. It is a reaching type as on the OP but wears a...
Here is a similar (but different) Cyzicus.... [IMG]
Where to start? I decided that an Eastern Sept. Sev. was suitable. [IMG] Elagabalus [IMG] An Aurelian - MARS INVICTVS - Mars, Sol combo [IMG]...
More.... Victory carrying Trophy [IMG] [IMG] Another single captive type [IMG] A varuety of two captive examples Common COS II [IMG] Imitative...
@Orange Julius . Your coin copies the eastern style of Laodicea-ad-Mare. I have a couple of "Limes" that also copy this mint. Bought because they...
When I see a barbarous galley I cannot resist pulling this pair of coins out for comparison. The barbarous imitative:- [IMG] The type it...
I have a few. Constans and Constantius, Victoriola and Phoenix. I think that these are official. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] These I am less...
A boyish portrait from Trier. Crispus - AE3 Obv:– FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES, Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right Rev:– PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS,...
Lovely looking example.
Every now and then I buy a new coin and it triggers another of my rambling posts that are primarily an excuse to show off more of my coins. This...
The joys of a specialist. Many happy returns.
I used to chase after these Probus types but lost interest in most mints along the way. The OP type comes with a variety of obverse legends, bust...
I particularly like the Lugdunum. I have one of those too. [IMG] And an //FSLG diademed type. [IMG]
I did have a half decent example of the Cyzicus/Trier coin too.... but alas I had to part with this sub-collection some years back. [ATTACH]
I had a Diocletian Rome issue example but different officina. Note that yours is PROVIDENT DEOR QVIES AVGG not DEORVM. I also think that yours is...
The Probus is a rare type. Probus collectors can spend large amounts on scarce reverse types, scarce busts and scarce legends. Even busts that...
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