Beautiful OP - I cannot believe how nice the reverse is. Most of these are so mushy from worn-out dies. Nice find.
Thank you zumbly for finding these - that is very helpful. I don't feel like I am imagining things to such an extent.
I wonder if the o/c strike on yours is just creating an illusion that the horn is higher than it really is. I wondered about that too - my photo...
That's a real beauty, Sallent. Nice Zeus on that one.
Just got a new big Ptolemy bronze hockey puck in the mail today. I immediately went to the The PtolemAE Project website for help....
Thank you so much, Doug. I appreciate the help. Since I've been on CT I've really found your posts on the Severus/Domna issues from different...
Beautiful coin. I've never even seen a solidus (a non-virtual one that is).
Nice Julia Domnas everyone. Here is my prettiest (not sure what mint...): [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Back in the 1980s-1990s I had very good luck with ancients bought from un-illustrated lists. But I wasn't buying a lot. eBay has kind of ruined...
Is the bust on LaCointessa's example "cuirassed"? I couldn't find an Antioch mint issue for this type on Wildwinds, but I was just wondering if...
It is extreme at 1.82 - and 7 grams! Wow. The weight variations on antoniniani is really compelling to me - I did find a post on Coin Community...
You are right, zumbly! It does feel kind of odd in hand - it is very thin and light (obviously) - it sort of reminds me of a potato chip. The...
Nice Gordians, everyone. I really like his coins and there are some fine examples here. Here is Gordian III situation I wanted to run by you...
Yep, I agree totally. These things do come my way while scrounging on eBay, but I'd never "invest" in one at full (or even close to) retail.
Good eye, Doug. I hadn't noticed it either. Note the coin capsules are two different sizes, so there is no way to reverse them without screwing...
How's about a framed Gordian III? Framed with, for no apparent historical reason, a Tetricus antoninianus? It is one of those "Glories of...
Neat coin. But I feel a little dumb - at first glance I thought it was the front end of a camel. Evidence, perhaps, of some of my ancients...
Nice finds, Doug. I'd have really had fun with a $30 bag of Roman Republics...maybe I need to start thinking about going to shows again.
I haven't been to a coin show in years but I like reading about the experiences. I like both of those coins, Doug. I'm just starting to get into...
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