Most are like this and not much is known about them. This one is from CNG archives. [ATTACH]
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Looks like two competing designs that are over struck.
That's a great piece! I see one come around at least once a year, so somewhat scarce. Here I talk more in detail about the denomination.
That's typical for these, mine is broken as you can see and heavily crystallized completely through. $20 is a great price.
These little issues always intrigued me and I could only find a little information on this series. The most I could dig up is that this coin as...
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I'm no expert on this, but I was always under the impression for base metal imperial issues that they circulated until worn, after which they...
Wonderful! Would love to own one like it.
Congratulations on your 1st denarius, I think you will find collecting empresses interesting. I only have a few. [ATTACH] Faustina Senior AR...
Ebay is chocked full of errors. Best to do your own research. [ATTACH]
Nice coin Ajax. Tons of mints and fun to collect. [ATTACH] Osca After 204 BC AR Drachm Obvs: Male head right, Ж٣ behind. Revs: Horseman holding...
They were cast that way from the mint, purely stylistic choice I believe. [ATTACH] Alexander III [ATTACH] Antiochus VI [ATTACH] Demetrios I...
Originally I thought Sidon as well, but I believe you are correct with Samaria. The standard for the obol is 0.72, so it is under weight. I don't...
Top one is a modern fantasy piece.
Weight? Actually a Phoenician obol, and commonly are fourree's.
That still is not stopping some from claiming repatriation of artifacts. Many museums have been asked to return certain items acquired in the...
Holding history left sometime last year. I used to talk to Bill Rosenblum regularly at shows and he expressed dissatisfaction with their...
Definitely not true these days, I have two myself. Unfortunately Clio collects these.
I still have 2 to acquire from this series. This one was in my top 10 from last year. [ATTACH]
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