Very nice photography Kurt. Maybe in my next life I will learn how to use a camera.
It looks fake on both sides. I think I may have found a match on Forgery Network: http://forgerynetwork.com/asset.aspx?id=~x~2seNCjQIIU=
I have to agree with Doug. I don't think you lost anything cleaning it. Now you know for sure what you have. The way it was could not be...
Another fine and desirable coin. Good detail especially on the reverse.
I saw this one in your gallery at Forum, and like JA said, one of the best Rhinos I've seen.
Bummer!
Wow, TIF. Fantastic collection. Sorry I cannot help with the ID/attribution, but it looks like you have it well in hand. A pound you say. Put...
That is a wonderful Tiberius dupondius. Is it that dark in hand?
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I can't seem to find it as a Hadrian. Could be Antonius Pius?
Not sure. You may be correct TIF, but the Latin word for purple is puniceus.
I wouldn't even know to look for something like this. Congrats are in order. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I try to collect RR coins whenever I can. This one looks to be in fine condition. One of the things I always look for are the devices scattered...
This is my first and perhaps my only foray into medieval coins. I know this does not belong in this section, but you guys are my family and, hey,...
Perhaps one of my all time favorites: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] AMISOS, PONTOS AE 20 OBVERSE: Head of youthful Dionysos right,...
As part of the lot I purchased just as the year ended, I received these two coins of Sicily. Neither are particularly noteworthy, but I thought I...
Birthday???? [ATTACH]
Any chance I get I like to show this dupondius: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] VESPASIAN Æ Dupondius OBVERSE: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M T P COS V CENS,...
Very nice portrait of Titus. It's really nice to see all your coins.
Or my $20 example. [ATTACH]
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