That's pretty funny and surprised it was still available...
A simple Trajan denarius: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Nice coins everybody. I'm afraid I don't have a single Libertas type. Here's a coin from Mr. Un-Liberty, and by the mid-third century what was a...
Great coin @Parthicus !
I've purchased coins from the U.A.E. and have never had any problems, fortunately. However, on my last trip to Egypt and Jordan I stayed for four...
Really interesting story - not sure why the transaction was flagged nor why they mentioned bitcoin/cryptocurrency - most unusual.
I have several "rare" coins and some in top condition. To me, a coin has to speak to me upon regarding it. If my goal is to get a coin of each...
Very tooled. Shocking in fact. I wouldn't buy it. But coins of Cleo are few and far between in good condition. I suppose the buyer will console...
Here's the Richard Burton version, maybe a better movie than Oliver Stone's: [MEDIA]
Too bad you didn't score the coin but there are always more out there. I love architectural types and the last one I got was this Phillip the Arab...
Maybe copper was easier to make into round bars - whereas orichalcum may not have been??? :)
I agree with Justin - a distilled water soak followed by toothbrush/toothpick work. Sometimes yields good results, though not always. I'm hoping...
Gratian: Gratianus AE 2, 379-383 Obverse: D N GRATIANVS P F AVG - Diademed bust right, draped and cuirassed Reverse: REPARATIO REIPVB - Gratian...
Well, a generic enemy. - Maybe Sarmatian. [ATTACH] With regard to @Hamilcar Barca 's post the Romans tried several times to replicate...
My Volusian sestertius exhibits the same squared-off planchet: [ATTACH] Volusian (251-253 A.D.) AE Sestertius, 29 mm 16 grams, Rome mint...
Frank has an auction ongoing now that closes on July 16th. You can email him your bids. He always responds quickly. Shoot him an email to get on...
Here's one I am waiting to arrive...unusually good detail on the goat. Usually they are poorly struck on the reverse or have worn dies. [ATTACH]
Great comments @Sallent - a very murderous and murdering family indeed.
I think you'll enjoy getting into Byzantines. The earlier types are chunky, heavy, and pleasing in hand compared to the miserable AE4's struck...
It is a late roman bronze of Constantine II or Constantius II struck as Caesar. If I could make out the obverse lettering I'd be better able to...
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