Nice coin.
I received it today and snapped a couple of pics. Waning light/sunset means the light wasn't quite right but I may try again tomorrow. [ATTACH]...
My tacitus ant should be arriving shortly. First of 2020 or last of 2019, take your pick...
If it's a late roman it is a small AE4, probably a mid-to-late 5th century piece. There might be a monogram on the reverse, can't tell for sure.
Hard to say what it is.
Cool coin.
Very nice additions to your collection for 2019. I hope you keep it going in 2020.
Hi and Welcome to CoinTalk. I don't see anything obvious that indicates it is a cast, e.g., bubbles but on the other hand there are no flow marks...
Also, the sentiment reminds me that I need to put a denarius in my mouth before I pass away so the boatman ferries me across Styx to Elysium....
Yes, I am one year closer to living to 2,000. That is if the longevity gurus of Silicon Valley figure out a way to stop aging, e.g. (aging is a...
Very nice Erin. I hope you have a happy new year and are prosperous in 2020!
Nice find.
Thanks for the link.
Roman Egypt chimes in... Commodus (180-192. A.D.) Type: Billon Tetradrachm, 25mm, 11.06 grams Obverse: M AVΡ KOMMO ANTΩNINOC CE, Laureate bust...
Mine weighs in at 7.2 grams - so slightly lighter than a double majorina but heavier than a typical majorina. Any thoughts on the exact...
I have yet to get any Chinese coins. Since I don't read Chinese characters I am afraid I would be a bit lost as far as attribution. Interesting...
$2 - Less than a small coffee at Starbucks or Peets. Quit a find for a 1000 year old coin.
Wow, just awesome finds!!! You have done it again @galba68 !
Some nice new coins to close out 2019. I like the reverse of the Constantine in particular.
Weird lettering and no flow lines at all suggests a forgery - steer clear.
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