Sorry 7C, I don't collect these and was only taking a guess. Chrismat might be on to something though.
I seriously doubt Levy's account is accurate, but it is probably based on myth known or believed at the time of the writing. On the other hand,...
It is amazing as you say. I will pay somewhat extra for a reverse that is "different" whether it is in pristine condition or not. As for coins...
It appears Islamic. Possibly Ottoman?
Doug, I have two of the coins you displayed in your last post, but now I need to find the others. They're all great with wonderful reverses like...
Another nice Gloria Exercitivs. :thumb:
Another decent coin Gil
I know nothing about countermarks. I know there are collectors of just the countermark regardless of the coin. I was just wondering if you know...
You so funny. It must be a grape Nehi
Can you tell anything from the countermark?
Great reverse detail :thumb:
Interesting coins Doug and I'll be interested in your review of Banti.
Better image Anoob.
I dunno. It seems I'm like an insect being drawn to the light when it comes to RR coins. And not just any RR coin. The reverse has to have a...
I was thinking the reverse might be a lion running right with the club of Heracles above.
Pan thingy????????
One of my new Roman Republic coins has a reverse dedicated to the legend of the rape of the Sabine women. Too bad the reverse is not better...
Ya know, it looks familiar and I've racked my brain for the past few minutes, but nothing is coming to mind. I'll stoke the ole fire and keep...
I can't help ya man. I know nothing about these coins. N-O-T-H-I-N-G.
Well, lately I've really been concentrating on the Roman Republic. I have three new ones on the way and will post them once they arrive.
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