Like my last thread, I purchased several new coins in succession and one of them happens to be this Saloninus tetradrachm. I already own a...
Well I am sure Elagabalus would be a circus in the sack, but I prefer women so I would choose: [img] Orbiana (225 - 227 A.D.) AR Denarius O: SALL...
Honestly, this is the first time I have seen a double strike on an Alexandrian tetradrachm, but I am sure there is more out there. So IMO, very...
That's a fine coin. If it was on eBay, I would have totally skimmed by it since the portrait is done well.
An upgrade to a poor version I previously had. [ATTACH]
Ugh, wheat backs of ancients. :hungover::shifty:
They just keep getting better and better. Great pics, Barry & thanks for sharing.
Coin is fine and the tag in the photo is correct.
This coin is OK.
Pure drool material. The scratched one doesn't look like it belongs there, just send it to me & I will look after it.:angelic::angelic::cool:
Happy birthday & nice score for a few pounds. [img] Mariniana (254 - 258 A.D.) AR Antoninianus O: DIVAE MARINIANAE, Veiled and draped bust right,...
Beautiful. Maybe it's just me, but these and the last thread, I prefer the silver over the gold pieces.
[img] Tiberius & Drusus ( 14 - 37 A.D.) AR Drachm CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea-Eusebia O: [TI C]AES AVG PM TRP XXXV, Laureate head of Tiberius right. R:...
Thanks for finding/posting it. I updated my forvm gallery with that. And agree, looks like a die match for both sides. Heck, even the wear almost...
Looks like you could play frisbee with the deka.:eek:
Nice coin, Doug. It would be interesting if there was more info regarding this reverse type & why it's scarce.
I can say September has been my best month to acquire some new ancients this year. And they all have something special about them. First to share...
Galerius was the last to have them issued. This particular date isn't the last, but close. [img] Galerius (305 - 311 A.D.) Egypt, Alexandria...
I like the back much better. Great collection too.
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