I got an e-mail ad from Berk that says they will have videos of all ancient coins in their current fixed-price sale. The coin they linked to (an...
We have heard from many members who have refocused their collections. I am one of the members who might not have responded in this thread because...
I think it is genuine. Only the high spots show wear and dings. The rest is as sharp as it should be. I see no signs of casting and lots of signs...
Why do you think coin prices have gone up? Perhaps the headline coins in Coin World have gone up, but most coins have not. As my local dealer...
[ATTACH] Drachm. 14 mm. 3.70 grams. Persian Satrap of Caria, Mausolos, 373-353 BC. Apollo 3/4 facing right. Zeus Labraundos standing right with...
Dating is more often by TRP number, which when used, changed yearly (Dec. 10 in the early empire). For example, Hadrian Was "COS " in 117, "COS...
I know when a coin is in super shape one does not want to touch it much. But I think it would be worthwhile to take it out of the reflective flip...
Well, I have a page on those too! http://augustuscoins.com/ed/qf/ I think I have every variety! [ATTACH] The "quarter follis" (or "fraction")...
Some collectors like a particular type and collect its variants. We have some on this forum who like FEL TEMP REPARATIO coins from various mints:...
[ATTACH] Theodore I, Empire of Nicaea 1208-1222 (in Sear's Byzantine Coins as 2064) Electrum 35-30 mm. Chipped. 3.65 grams. Christ seated facing...
The genealogy of the Julio-Claudian dynasty is complex. A good genealogical chart might be the best way to see the relationships, but the...
@Suarez , that is a great coin. On the page of your coins that you linked to the second coin is an aureus of Gordian III.
I added this coin to my site just now. http://augustuscoins.com/index.html It is an early Christian type issued by the first emperor to use a...
This site addresses and answers your question: http://augustuscoins.com/ed/ByzAnon/ See the starred discussion right below the table of classes....
That is already very interesting and I expect we can look forward to more and more detail with with street views of whatever remains, much like...
Gary, that is a superb writeup. Thanks for taking the time and effort to share it with us. And, thanks for proving there is more to ancient coins...
It has been a year since I started this thread. It was time to renew my "Supporter" status and I happily did. If you enjoy this list and are not...
Here is a Roman provincial coin with a long legend: [ATTACH] Macrinus and Diadumenian, 217-218 Struck at Marcianopolis in Lower Moesia Asklepios...
I'll see your lyre and raise you one and an owl. [ATTACH] 19-18 mm. 3.29 grams. Trajan drachm. ΔHMEΞ YΠAT B [second consulship] Struck at an...
That is very clear and useful with things I didn't know and can use. Thank you.
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