Very cool countermark, never seen it before. Still need to get a Sasanian as the two I had in the past were like smeared when struck.
Lovely #2, one of my favorites of yours also. I thought this would be #1 myself.
Latest ancient for this empress, Lucilla I am building. Got 7 reverses to get still, about halfway there! [IMG]
Oh, weird, well at least they are with someone who can enjoy them.
Nice, I like the Sev. A more but the pius has some nice colors going on with it. How'd they end up under a tarp for so long?
I pretty much buy what I like but I have been told by a few I am a portrait collector. I try to get the best coin with the best portrait to my...
Well reread my top 10, that sept. severus. I would only part with it for an Eid Mar, lol. But I was able to part with my second coin I ever...
That thing would be on the fast track to ebay or trade, lol.
Definitely an improvement over the older one. Its one of my favorites portrait wise of yours.
Just post a thread here asking before you buy or PM one of us ancient collectors, we'll gladly help.
Its real. Flow lines around the legends are a good indicator. But sometimes you cant go by that. Philip I (244 - 249 A.D.) O: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS...
I just have mine organized from the beginning till the end, meaning...greeks followed by republics then by emperor/empress in the years they...
Lol funny stuff.
Indeed it is a very nice piece. Its no wonder you use it for an icon. I dont think I would know who you are without it, lol.
Beautiful, excellent addition. Love the early portrait of liberty.
I remember that thread. Glad you were able to get some Will! They're neat.
Love the patina and its an excellent portrait of Pius as well.
I like the art and history that each coin could possibly tell. Whether its a 1 year old coin or 2500 year old ancient, its fun to think what...
Whatever floats a collectors boat ;) I can have my opinion.
Hmm, so far the majority of the coins I wouldnt have even considered slabbing. And I find the whole VAM thing silly. Hope the NGC ones are a bit...
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