Love those Tyche's. This one has a visual appeal what with the way the patina turned out. And the counterstamp! That is great. I do not know...
I know you are kidding, right?
Obverse only reads behind bust and the reverse only reads
We collect 2000 + year old coins. Are you sure we're not crazy?
I read somewhere while researching this coin, that the domed top was representing the cap of Vulcan. Don't know for sure, but Steve's explanation...
I see the same thing you do, but I can't help you out. Sorry.
Thanks RB for the fun time. I was a tad over. C'est la Vie
yes.
Man, all these late comers. Oh well
McCabe knows his stuff for sure. You know, that is one fat Pegasus> I guess he/she was well fed.
Great architecture! :thumb:
I nearly bought the Petillius Capitolinus. Coins with architectural designs seem to catch the eye. Good purchases. Congrats. :thumb::thumb:
Good question Doug. But in looking around on the internet, I found some very nice examples of this coin. Of course, the price was "very nice" as...
I won this Roman Republic Denarius on a CNG auction recently. It's not in the best of condition, but I wanted to add it to my collection just...
Sure, but I don't want to hijack John's thread. I start a new one.
I recently purchased a poor quality RR denarius from CNG where the reverse depicts the tools used for making coins. I purchased it just for that...
The fact that the "C" does not appear to have any re-engraving leads me to believe that the wear on this coin is more natural and uneven. If this...
I have no idea if your description is accurate, but I assume it is. Very interesting JA
I can't believe this, but, if it's really the case, then owning tooled coins is inevitable. Most of the coins displayed here are not the mega...
Nice coin John. Love the patina.
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