@dougsmit has some good points. I can tell you why I am thinking of switching. I am writing a web page on coins of the First Tetrarchy...
Yes, although these are just modern names. The antoninianus began under Caracalla and commenced a gradual decline in silver value until the reform...
@bcuda , you have set up your membership so that no one can start a private conversation with you. I would message you individually but I can't....
Use of nine on a coin: [ATTACH] Diocletian, aurelianus, struck 293-295 [RIC] ЄΔ (5+4) used for 9 because, in Greek, 9 is theta (Thanatos was the...
I'm glad the coin showed up. We hear stores of errors by the Post Office, but I want to put in a good word for them--at least my local people....
On the top shelf above my desk I have these: [ATTACH] A small statue of a scowling Caracalla (I don't recall where I got it--see the Capitoline...
@DonnaML , welcome! Your photos are good enough--better than many, actually. Often members post the seller's photos. I don't think anyone minds....
For those of you who don't know, there are many YouTube videos about Roman hairstyles (search "Roman hairstyles"), including several here:...
No. [ATTACH] Crispus [ATTACH] Constantine II [ATTACH] Licinius The question is whether this is a Christian symbol. Licinius was not...
Bronze of Trajan: [ATTACH] Trajan, 98-117. as. 27 mm Green patina. VIA TRAIANA, SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI Via Traiana reclining, holding wheel RIC...
For many years I have paid attention to early Christian symbols on Roman coins. I have a website on them:...
It is not offered for nothing. It is easier for banks to deal with than checks. Zelle is an alternative to old-style checks. Think how much easier...
I was not interested in that coin, but I can see why others would be. The reverse is VICTORIA GERMANICA. It is RIC (IV, part III) 154, "R2". If...
Magnificent!
If you collect Roman Imperial coins one way to organize them is to use Sear's numbering in his five volumes. For each emperor he lists coins by...
The Berk/England catalog has very good photos. I think it is Berk #4 you are thinking of where the catalog is all Byzantine AE with poor photos....
I got out my earphones and did the interactive investigation for 25 minutes like they said it would take. It was worth it. I agree with the...
The coins at the top of this thread are in wonderful condition, unlike mine! I have Sear 1977 in two sizes: [ATTACH] Sear 1977 19 mm. 2.41 grams...
That's a nice and informative page. I just added it to my page of links to good sites about ancient coins: http://augustuscoins.com/ed/sitelinks.html
Actually, my calculations shows that buyers pay less using TransferWise even while the seller gets full price. The TW fees, which are paid by the...
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