The nice thing about ancient coins (including medieval) pre-machine coins is that the dies were individual works of art (no "hubbing" etc.)....
Really nice selection, Doug. To go from those beauties to my beast, here is my only Philip elephant, somewhat reduced through the centuries......
Beautiful OP - I cannot believe how nice the reverse is. Most of these are so mushy from worn-out dies. Nice find.
Thank you zumbly for finding these - that is very helpful. I don't feel like I am imagining things to such an extent.
I wonder if the o/c strike on yours is just creating an illusion that the horn is higher than it really is. I wondered about that too - my photo...
That's a real beauty, Sallent. Nice Zeus on that one.
Just got a new big Ptolemy bronze hockey puck in the mail today. I immediately went to the The PtolemAE Project website for help....
Thank you so much, Doug. I appreciate the help. Since I've been on CT I've really found your posts on the Severus/Domna issues from different...
Beautiful coin. I've never even seen a solidus (a non-virtual one that is).
Nice Julia Domnas everyone. Here is my prettiest (not sure what mint...): [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Back in the 1980s-1990s I had very good luck with ancients bought from un-illustrated lists. But I wasn't buying a lot. eBay has kind of ruined...
Is the bust on LaCointessa's example "cuirassed"? I couldn't find an Antioch mint issue for this type on Wildwinds, but I was just wondering if...
It is extreme at 1.82 - and 7 grams! Wow. The weight variations on antoniniani is really compelling to me - I did find a post on Coin Community...
You are right, zumbly! It does feel kind of odd in hand - it is very thin and light (obviously) - it sort of reminds me of a potato chip. The...
Nice Gordians, everyone. I really like his coins and there are some fine examples here. Here is Gordian III situation I wanted to run by you...
Yep, I agree totally. These things do come my way while scrounging on eBay, but I'd never "invest" in one at full (or even close to) retail.
Good eye, Doug. I hadn't noticed it either. Note the coin capsules are two different sizes, so there is no way to reverse them without screwing...
How's about a framed Gordian III? Framed with, for no apparent historical reason, a Tetricus antoninianus? It is one of those "Glories of...
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