I forgot how much I like the FH types. Maybe I'll search for one or two in 2015.
Nice coins Z. [ATTACH] ALEXANDRIA TROAS CIVIC ISSUE AE 19 OBVERSE: CO-L TRO, draped and turreted bust of Tyche...
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It was means whereby the Romans were able to keep track of quality control and quantity minted. As JA said, this has carried over to modern...
Even older than the RR. A coin like that will go for plenty I would imagine.
Those Antioch FH types are better than any I own.
Jerk? [ATTACH] I actually had another word in mind besides putz, but I don't want to get banned from another site. "...already soo tired"....
That is a beautiful coin. I do not know this coin in particular, but I am assuming it is a Roman Republican. What you are calling "swastika" are...
My favorites are the Johannes and the Claudius Gothicus. The portrait on the CII is awesome.
I guess I've been doing this too long, but if they are 2d Century or earlier, the portraits are fairly easy to ID. It's when we get into the...
Putz!
The closest I have is a RIC VIII 267 from the Rome mint. It too is a junker, but one I like. Actually, I like yours better for the same reasons...
The Xs represent vows taken by the emperor for a certain number of years. The number below the vota can vary.
Really? Like who and for what reason?
I'm in agreement with ice-man, but that denarius of Plautilla rocks.
I was banned more or less just for supporting Steve
FUN is at Orlando Convention Center. FUN = Florida United Numismatists I will not be able to make it this year because of my wife's scheduled...
I'm and interesting kind of guy!
My favorites are numbers 20, 24 and 28.
Sorry about that coin7225. Doug, once again it's amazing how you find these things. Truly awe inspiring.
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