Thanks Mat. I overpaid me thinks, but in the end it was worth it after seeing the coin in hand. For some reason CNG's photography over enhances...
Thanks Bing! Oh, before I forget, 26mm, 13.00 g. ;)
I'm really happy my CNG winning lot arrived today! It's a somewhat worse for wear tetradrachm struck for Vespasian in 69 or 70 AD [ATTACH] AR...
I had this happen to a coin that was supposed to go from Germany to the US, instead it went to the UK. I eventually received it about 2 weeks...
What a really nice example of the Jupiter type. I'm glad it's now breathing free! Bing is correct, it's RIC 849, one of the more common types...
A most wonderful "distraction" Martin! I love coins which show flow lines, such as these examples do.
Steve, I think your Phillip is worth every penny you spent on it. Of course, whether you like it now or not is another matter entirely! I wouldn't...
A lot of solid advice and great ideas in this thread. I wish to echo Doug - collect what you like (coins that speak to you) and don't worry too...
Thank you all for the kind comments! I really do love these early year one tets of Vespasian from Alexandria (or should I say AΛEΞANΔPEIA?). They...
What a severe looking portrait. Very fitting that the patina is black!
I got this beauty in the mail today. [ATTACH] AR Tetradrachm Alexandria mint, 69 AD RPC 2404 (16 spec.) Obv: AYT TIT ΦΛAYI OYEΣΠAΣIAN KAIΣ; Head...
Neat coin with a fantastic history behind it!
A most wonderful coin! I love the portrait and the amount of wear is not too distracting and gives the coin an eye-appealing ancient look. Congrats!
Awesome coin shernan30! I'm a Flavian collector and I live in Ohio too. Here is a full attribution for the type: RIC V1081 (C2), BMC V269, RSC...
I actually purchased the coin from a fellow Forvm member, so it may indeed be the same coin!
Happy belated Birthday Steve! I can't really choose a favourite coin, but I can show you a recent favourite of mine. [ATTACH] Vespasian AR...
Great coins guys and gals! I have no coins of Trajan to offer, but I'm vicariously enjoying those posted here.
Spectacular coin with a mysterious reverse Z! I love those types of coins with those kind of stories behind them. Awesome.
Great coin Z! I love the honest wear and the fact it's a scarce type is a bonus. Congrats!
I really love that reverse from Caesarea. Awesome coin!
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