I used to sell these, but haven't researched them much. Some more examples http://www.romancoins.info/CMK-legionary-West.htm
Whoa, I wouldn't. I see corrosion above Persus. Honestly I think the patina makes the coin, and I see nothing unusual about it. I think someone...
Just did this one today. [ATTACH] Tiberius II Constantine
Siglos should be affordable, at least they used to be. Otherwise could go with a fourree (siglos with a bronze core), they also make smaller...
As far as I am aware the only Seleucid 'marks' are the anchor punches which are commonly seen. [ATTACH] I would guess yours was not purposely done...
Sorry to tell you, but it is illegal to sell real ancient coins in Greece, not sure when that law was passed though. All of the above are tourist...
I believe he is referring to the weight of the second coin, also an imitation of a denarius. The aureus I guessed to be authentic before your post.
Judging from the style and size of lettering I would say Justin as well.
The top one is a common fel temp type, which you can try to identify yourself. Total attribution will be difficult due to the wear. Here is the...
We can do a comparison on that too. [ATTACH] Castulo Early 1st century BC AE Semis Obvs: Diademed head right. Revs: Bull advancing right, L and...
I would agree with TIF. One of mine. [ATTACH] Aretas IV Mint: Petra 4 to 3 BC Obvs: Aretas IV head right. Revs: Two crossed cornucopias. Caduceus...
I don't have an Tetradrachms at the moment, I think yours is fine though. Primarily mine are from Spain. Here are a couple. [ATTACH] Celtiberian...
Here is mine for comparison from Siscia [ATTACH] Obvs: FL DELMATIVS NOB C, Bust laureate draped cuirass right. Revs: GLORIA EXERCITVS, Standard...
That's funny you mention Clio, he out bid me on this lot where it went almost 9 times estimate. It seems he has done that to you as well? It is...
There was a previous post that may answer some of your questions....
I prefer the Catalogue of the Byzantine Coins in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection. 5 volumes covering Anastasius to the fall of Constantinople.
RIC is a must have for hard core enthusiasts as far as the standard references are concerned. Expensive but worth it in my opinion. To get away...
I think that is a good idea. I see from your profile page you are from Beirut, I have purchased many from there but there are so many fakes that...
Is it my imagination or am I seeing a seam here? [ATTACH] And I agree the first is a cast.
The above Tetradrachm is an electrotype by Robert Ready. I am surprised they listed such a sloppy weight on the coin. It is customary to list to...
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