That is a very appealing Septimius, JA. (please please do not dip it, it looks great the way it is)
That is quite funny, zumbly. Bon Jovus Eventus indeed! You are given ancient coinage a whole new meaning.
I like your new sestertius too, (and I ain't just saying that!). Its a nice one. What caught my eye is the seemingly different portrait style vs....
Two denarii of Lucius Aelius Aurelius Verus. The Mars type has an exceptionally high profile on the obverse, almost like a little sculpture in...
This one commemorates Verus' early death whilst on a campaign against the Marcomannen (germanic tribe) in the northern frontier. Interestingly, my...
Like that Sestertius, Steve. How may one say, 'expressive' portrait?
One of my better coins for Verus . Lucius Verus 161-169 ad. Sestertius, Rome 163-164 ad. RIC 1409 Victoria holding military trophy, Armenian at...
I am very glad to hear you are better, Marshall. PLEASE take care of yourself .
Hi guys, well thank you for your comments. Yes, it was very exciting finding that coin - it came out bright out of the ground, but toned very...
Thank you, Bruce and MaineBill for your comments. Now, if I just had that 1794 half dime………….
Thank you all very much for your comments and assessments. I have come to the same conclusion. Even if the coin does not show signs of harsh...
Fall of 1991, during a walk with my wife in a densely wooded and windy hill-top, I found this:[ATTACH] [ATTACH] My first ever ancient coin....
May I have your opinions on this one, please. I am actually on the fence here - it is not cheap (80 % of retail for F12), and am trying to decide....
I like that 1809 best. Quite an appealing coin for the grade.
1795 H10C[ATTACH][ATTACH]
Capped bust dimes, one of my favorite series. Superc, to get your thread going - 1809 dime, 1st year of the series. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] My only greek coin - a drachm for Alexander the Great. Rhodes Mint (I think) Zeus seated on reverse.
Interesting coin willieboy2, and intereting history behind it. English mediaeval coins are in general a very intriguing area. I have a small but...
That is a nice Gordian, Randy. Nice addition. And that picture is still way better than what I am able to shoot.
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