Another factor I would point out is that the second one looks to be of good silver, while the top one is typical. Second is also Laodicea ad Mare.
Picked up from another collector here, H8_modern. Charles II Half Crown [img] William III Crown [img]
I would leave it too, nice find.
I like the second best, of course for the breastplate.
Beautiful coin, like the toning on it especially.
Neat coin, especially the horse head.
That's a nice one, especially the Rome code.
Roman Empresses: Been into their coinage & history pretty much since I started collecting ancients. Roman Tetradrachms: Whether it's Syria or...
Yup, whatever is affordable. I focus on Great Britain and some South American but I enjoy Mexico too.
Kinda do, usually named after the city it was centered at.
Both are lovely coins I would gladly take.
And today, in L.A., blue skies and gonna be 74 today.:cigar: I actually like that they name storms & hurricanes. Easy to distinguish if they talk...
Very nice.
Know nothing about them but cool coin. Would take one for the historical aspect.
I think it's a great bronze despite some roughness.
Thats cool!
Ah yes, Slabs. Anytime we ancient collectors mention "The S Word", a debate/long thread ensues about the right/wrong of plastic....
Great pics, always enjoy seeing "coin porn"! I do think the prices, especially the slabs, are a f-en joke. I also dread the time when all...
I once had that type. Not as nice though. Lovely toning & portrait.
Nice grabs. I think the Gordy looks good, shine wise, At least it doesn't have the overcleaned look like to the point it was polished.
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