My only example, a sestertius commemorating victories in Germania which I chose because of the reference to struggles on the german frontier which...
Usually, I select my roman coin purchases based on two premises: either those which have historically interesting reverses, or, obverses which...
Very nice example of the S-3 variety, (characterized by a leaning 'R' in LIBERTY). Much better than my corroded VG8!
That is correct, Moekeever, it is an S-24. Maris called this variety the 'Scarred Head'. Sheldon's father chose a more endearing name - 'Apple...
Thank you, alurid. I am glad the lighting appears to be even. The pictures were taken with natural light. Nope (I wish it was!)
Picture-taking has never been one of my strengths. However, I think these came out OK and well reflect the coins as they are in hand. They are...
I only have one countermand ancient in my collection - this as of Nero bearing a countermark for Vespasian. The countermark VESPA is assumed to...
Thank you all for your comments and for posting your examples.
Very nice coin! I do not think I would have recognized Otho's portrait on this coin If you had not said so.
Nice example and a good find!
It makes a good first impression. It looks OK to me as far as being genuine out not. It seems to be a fairly scarce type. On-line sources...
Nero and Drusus Caesars were the older brothers of Caligula and the sons of Germanicus and Agrippina the Elder. This coin was issued by Gaius to...
jamesicus, thank you very much for taking the time to post this! I found it very interesting and educational to me as a collector of imperial...
An interesting and historical coin, Pmonney! The joining of hands as a symbol of harmony (or accord, mutual support) between two parties seems to...
That is a very pretty coin (as?), and a superb picture too.
On the positive side, you should have no problem getting your money back. I can see how something like this can really get you down (or any...
J-G, may I ask - did you send David Sear your actual coin for assessment (from FRK), or was his opinion based on pictures?
That is a nice denarius of Faustina the Elder, Roman Collector. Both obverse and reverse are well executed and harmonious. One of my few coins...
You have an uncanny ability to come up with good deals for your money, Mat! Excellent - Nice coin.
Thanks again, everybody, for posting your coins of Nerva. All are great examples of the coin of this emperor!
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