Clemency and Moderation: The Forgotten Virtues of Tiberius “The evil that men do lives after them; The good is oft interrèd with their bones” -...
That's a pretty cool piece!
Thanks! :)
Great collection!
This type can generally be found for around $100 to $200. The portrait style can vary a bit, but some are quite nice. This one is ex Harlan J....
This is probably my rarest coin. It's a post-publication addition to RPC Volume III, and an apparently hitherto unlisted type for Trajan. Unlike...
I agree!
I think you did well. I might have tried offering less but IMO the asking price wasn't outrageous by any means. That Heritage Caligula, on the...
Ha! I had that one on my watch list and in my cart. Couldn't decide whether or not to spring for it. As the dealer noted, it's a nice problem-free...
Heartiest congratulations @JayAg47 ! What a beautiful acquisition. You chose well!
Alas, I don't have any crocodiles yet. I have been keeping my eye open for a nice Claudius dichalkon with a croc, but haven't found one yet that...
Wow, that is a beauty! I didn't even know there were ancient Chinese gold coins like that.
Looks fascinating. Thanks for sharing!
$15 is a steal!
Egyptian coins are referred to by denominations (drachm, obol, chalkous, etc.) But I haven't seen specific denominations named for any other...
Thanks everyone! It's definitely a collection favorite. :D
Been awhile since I was this excited about a coin! :D I was browsing the new inventory of a well-known dealer and saw an as of Commodus listed...
You picked out a really nice one - great portrait and an interesting reverse type. Congrats!
The die looks to have been about the size of a drachm. Note how much wider the flan is than the actual strike. You could always send it in to NGC...
Provincial coin of Trajan Decius?
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