I did have a problem with Canada post on a follis of Severus II that took three weeks to arrive from Toronto to San Francisco.
I don't really display my coins for security reasons. Instead I keep them in a felt lined box I got from Staples. All are kept in paper envelopes...
Tetricus II off center antoninianus. Quite crude in fact, almost a barbarous imitation. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Oh, opinion withdrawn.
They look genuine to me.
Very interesting coin. No idea why the reverse appears to be blank though. I thought that Gallienus had completely debased the antoninianus by the...
Usually by the local post, sometimes with tracking, sometimes not. I also have received a couple of coins via DHL courier when I'm buying more...
Interesting story and I'm glad that you shared it with us.
Nice coin and it is authentic.
Very interesting coin @Finn235 - you are starting to unravel a numismatic mystery.
Wow!
I guess good money drives out the bad. And presumably people decided to hoard coins of good quality as a hedge against inflation and other...
I am now looking to purchase a Valerian II sestertius, plus a Gallienus example from early in his reign. It is during the sole reign of Gallienus...
Too many Dunkin Donuts for good old Constantine.
Great coin @Mat - I really like that reverse as well.
Great coin there and a nice addition to your collection David.
Great coin! Second one is great, too!
Looks legit so I would pull the trigger. Reminds me of my (quite) worn denarius of Marc Antony.
I would sell it for more. Can the finder keep it? Or does it have to be sold because of the U.K.'s antiquities law? Super coin.
I also have a Postumus double sestertius. Here you go... Postumus A.D. 260 Ӕ Double Sestertius, 32mm 24.3 grams Obverse: L IMP C M CASS LAT...
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