Thank you, Orfew for your very kind words. This is a very interesting thread you have started. Here is another coin related to Elizabeth I which...
This one is not going to win any beauty contests but there is something very special and feminine about the way Venvs delicately holds an apple on...
Thanks for all your comments and for posting your Antoninianii. Very interesting portrait on you coin, mat!
I finally found the pictures of my Elizabeth I coins. Elizabeth I, silver penny. London mint. Fifth issue 1578-82. S2575. A tiny coin!...
I think to fully appreciate this coin you have to see it up close. In the link that Orfew provided you can see a bigger picture. On it you can...
Nice! I see you are expanding beyond silver denarii. Elizabeth I and Napoleon were both certainly significant historical figures.
You guys shoot some really nice photos:) Some really beautiful ones here. I am envious....It's an art I have not well mastered. That is my weak...
Next up is an 1827, variety JR-2. This is a very scarce die marriage characterized by the flat-top '1' in the dominator. About 40-45 are known...
It is a die flaw. Or, the celator messed up a bit. But it is not damage.
Nice coin @ToughCOINS! I am almost sure your 1829 is a JR-11 variety, which has a rarity rating of R-4. Pretty scarce as they come. @Skyman, I...
Guys, thanks. zumbly, that Antoninian of yours is a Wow! coin for me too.:)
This is a coin I would like to get your opinions on. It is a Hostilianus Ant. in what I would consider to be very good (exceptional?) condition....
No, I am focusing more on 94's.
Nice coin. 1796 DBCs are relatively scarce, and that one has a nice appearance. Have not verified the variety but seems to be all there. I would...
That is a very nice Titus denarius with a well styled portrait. The condition is also very good, you can even see Titus' beard and the winkles on...
I actually think that coin is quite nice:).
Hey, I hear voices too.....'Must...buy...coin..!' (At least now I know what to call my 'illness', and I have had for a long time) Sorry TIF, I...
Denarii of the Columna Traiana. Traianus (98-117). Denarius (3,53g), Rome, Winter 114-Spring 115 A.D. Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER...
A dupondius and a sestertius of the Columna Traiana. TRAJAN. 98-117 AD. Æ Dupondius. Struck circa 112-115 AD. Obv: Radiate and draped bust right...
Than you very much, Ancient Aussie.:) I had an opportunity a few years ago to see some of these monuments in real life and up close. Romae...
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