I feel that this coin could very well be one that falls under the damnatio memoriae category. It is a sestertius, in very rough condition, of...
This little vignette is taking on a definite tone. Athens 164/5 BC Tetradrachm Caduceus reverse 17.0 grams [ATTACH] Next: A coin that has...
That's a nice, expressive portrait of Faustina Junior.
That is a really nice denarius, Gam3rBlake, and it is the perfect type coin to own, including, as you mentioned, Faustina Junior and her son...
Hi Kevin I think you would have a nice afternoon visiting the shop and perhaps grabbing a bite somewhere. The shop in located on Lincoln Avenue...
I've been thinking about setting up a database for the collection. The problem though is time, not enough of it given the number coins that would...
Good point. The son trades on eBay extensively, but as far as I can tell most of his items are US coins. The shop itself is a virtual Fibber...
No, this shop is in San Jose, Falcone's Coins and Collectables. If you Google their name you'll get their contact information and address. Sal...
Thank you all for your suggestions and comments. I've known this dealer going back to 1980, when he was still selling coins from his car, before...
Hi Barry When you evaluate a coin for authenticity, what analytical tools do you use, beside determining weight? Do evaluate the metal content,...
I am considering posting a thread about a local coin dealer, who has been operating his shop since the early 80s. I haven't asked him yet, and he...
Thank you for sharing the contents of this box, Barry. I've never seen what a shipment of high-power ancients to NGC even looks like. For me, it...
I was thinking that was the purpose of the hole, can't think of any other use, but a 10 ounces that is a bit heavy, unless it was only used for...
Interesting piece. I wonder what the purpose of the hole is, running through the length of the scarab, or tortoise or turtle? Apparently, the...
That's a very nice coin, one that I have seen before and is on my want list. The reverse, in particular, is really nice. Also, that Macedonian...
Thank you for the information - nice coin as well!
Thank you for the link. The Tabula Rogeriana, created by Arab geographer Muhammad al-Idrisi, is a remarkable map for the period (1154). Yes,...
Nice write-up and group! Trachy coinage for me is uncharted waters, something along the lines of ancient maps with unknown areas noted as "There...
Nice coins, Andres2. I especially like the obverse of Persephone, on the first Syracusan coin. The bull on the second Syracusan coin's...
Thank you, Donna. I will try to focus more on the first century AD empresses, once I get over my owl kick. Also, my apologies for the garbled...
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