While I agree that unrestrained looting of important archaeological sites is not a good thing, I don't necessarily agree that it's an "emergency"...
The hysteria around repatriation is casting a shadow over honest and legitimate collecting, and it's largely based in ignorance, and an...
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Wow, what a thoughtful gift! A very nice coin, too!
The ancient Chinese were masters of intricate and artistic bronze work. This coin shows off a beautiful bluish-green bronze patina: [ATTACH]...
That was my initial thought too, but the weight (3.57g) seems pretty heavy even for a solid silver issue this late in the empire.
@lordmarcovan That's really cool.^ [ATTACH] Next: More of your favorite patinae
Wow!! What a spectacular group lot!
My main focus is in ancient coins. I haven't settled into any niche yet, and my interest is about as broad as ancient history itself! But I'd say...
Kind of hard to see, but it's there! [ATTACH] Next: another (non-mythical) sea creature
I've come close to buying these small quadrans at times, but as with @lordmarcovan my primary interest in Roman Imperial coins are the portraits....
Shooting totally from the hip...I'm going to say maybe anywhere from $70 to $100? Try looking it up on VCoins or CNG. That will get you a good...
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Io, Saturnalia everyone! This morning I was pleasantly surprised to learn that today marks the beginning of Saturnalia. (For some reason I had...
Wow, beautiful coins! 1, 2, and 3 are my favorites. In particular, I like that Pompey the Great portrait coin!
Hmm...coins by the nightstand? I hadn't thought of that, but it sounds like a great idea!
Whatever it is exactly, it's very cool!
Yeah I think of all the provincial mints, Antioch was the best in fine portraiture (and artistry in general).
It's nice enough, but the portrait style would not be quite what I'd want. Reminds me more of a provincial portrait than an imperial one. But, I'm...
Beautiful coin! Congratulations!
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