It is true that there are many posts about ancient coins. You will find, however, that the enthusiasm for ancient coins is applicable to the study...
Keeping the Emperors and usurpers of the Third Century Crisis straight in one's mind is both challenging and fun: Here's a nice summary of...
Nice unusual perspectives. guy
I have great respect for the contributions that numismatists have made to the understanding of Ancient history. Although I'm currently focusing on...
I had to dust off the cobwebs for this. It's been a while since I've thought about Avitus. A little refresher for me and anyone else interested:...
What a wonderful set of maps. I'll have to examine them more closely later. I'll share them with others with full props to you. This is an...
For those who don't know, "Outlander" is a popular series (at least among a few female friends) on STARZ network. Its second season begins soon. I...
I ask this out of ignorance: Some of the lower graded coins have rim nicks and other problems. But they were deemed slab-grade worthy and not...
A little mood music: [MEDIA] guy
Our Beloved Sovereign Has Died. On this date (August 1) three hundred years ago (1714), our most glorious Queen was finally released from her...
Really interesting read (although outside my historical period of knowledge or interest). Good stuff. guy
What an interesting compilation of stats. Thank you. I'm surprised I made the list--longest contributing members at #24 (since 2006). There must...
Jeez. A tad harsh, I do say. I appreciate your experience in the business-end of coins and I think we all benefit from your insights. That said,...
I've always marveled at the "hand protection" that they use at PCGS. (See 1:50 of the video.): [MEDIA] guy
Nice coin. Nice write up. guy
Will "modern dipping" change colors in twenty years time? I guess we will see. Nice coin, BTW. guy
This article just perpetuates the image of the unloved halfpenny (worse yet for the farthing, to be sure):...
What a nice, nice coin. [MEDIA] Some great examples were on sale from descendants of the Boulton family. Question: When were the restrikes...
I always like Adrian Murdoch's description and review of the more obscure emperors: [MEDIA] guy
I respect anyone who can learn a different language, especially at an advanced age. And it's good for us. Learning a second language helps to...
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