Here's a couple: My question in general is how did the Romans shave without shaving cream? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I've often wondered about die preparation and engraving. Definitely it is a lost art. Considering the tiny tools which must have been used to...
Great new finds @galba68 !
Higher percentage of silver in the Antioch tets, it looks like.
Here's my Nero tet: Nero from Alexandria: Type: Billon Tetradrachm, 25mm 12.73 grams Obverse: NERW KLAY KAIS SEB GER, Radiate crowned head...
Amazing coins.
The fact that the Roman civilization lasted so long has led to many of its influences even in modern society that are invisible to the average...
Great coins @kevin McGonigal and a very interesting idea for a topic. I've been accumulating more and more of the Byzantine coins lately and many...
I concur with @Ryro
Great new coin and a nice addition to your collection!
Delmatius, 335-337 A.D. glossy black patina [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Next: A finely toned silver coin
This is from the CNG website, a zodiac example of Helios in Leo (OP coin) recently sold for $4500. Since I am still looking for a zodiac drachm...
Can't read the legends so it is hard to know, but good guess I think.
That ring got my attention. One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. [ATTACH]
Some nice upgrades there.
I have not purchased anything from them. Sounds like I will not be doing so in the future, either.
Great couple of coins and nice article @Claudius_Gothicus
It looks OK to me but others will chime in I'm sure.
Nice new coins.
Probably someone changed their mind or didn't submit payment. Hence it got re-listed.
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