Thank you, Theodosius:). Some last examples, this time architectural types for Antoninus Pius. Sestertius of Antoninus Pius, Romae Aeternae....
That is a great experience - I have been dealing with Spink at least since the early 80's and attended a few of their sales in London back in the...
Yes, very cool! and congratulations:)
From Ancient Aussies's posts I have gathered that he is fond of ancient coinage bearing architectural motifs. Here are a few of mine on the...
Happy 1st. anniversary, Ancient Aussie! It is good to have you in this forum:). I have noticed your appreciation for architectural issues. That...
I guess you don't have to be canadian/canadien to wish you all a happy canada day, so Happy day to you canadians! On a side topic, german TV ran...
Very good comments by IdeaOfMarch, and I agree with his assessment that the in-photo first impression of the coin is good. I have seen a few fakes...
Just in case I haven't said so before, everybody has posted some pretty amazing and beautiful coins in this thread!
Welcome to the world of roman silver! A nice coin and type to start with. You can't go wrong with a denarius of J.C. I am a bronze man myself,...
Well, least one can say is, you don't give up, do you?:) Will be looking forward to seeing your new Pertinax.
Last but not least, one of my better purchases so far this year. This sestertius of Vespasianus was part of the Prince Waldeck Collection, sold by...
Nero sestertius-Adlocutio: (better in-hand) [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hadrianus, sestertius-Restitutori Orbis [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Antoninus Pius, Ae As...
Trajan sestertius-The Partian king: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Domitian Sestertius-Emperor sacrificing before temple: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Antoninus Pius...
It has been a very active 1st half 2017... Marcus Antonius Legionary denarius - Legio II [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Nero et Drusus Caesares Dupondius:...
Maybe a few comments from my side, not just over the last 10 years, but over the last 15-20 years with regards to Roman coins, specifically...
I have to agree about 1802's and 1803's. These dates seem to suffer under the stigma of being too plentiful and therefore uninteresting. Somewhat...
These 3 denarii hammered way above the starting prices. I am guessing they are special, maybe somebody can explain what makes them so desirable....
I followed the auction on-line and I agree with TIF - no problems, plenty of nice material, and overall reasonable prices. I was intrigued...
I like it, damage and all!
That you all again for your comments:). I think I got lucky with this one, and that I was able to be present personally at the auction. The coin...
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