Compare coin minted in early 16th century Germany to so called stuff minta are putting out today. They had a lot more going for them 400 years...
Very true, esp. in Low Countries Medieval gold. Their grading is ultra conservative, so you will be pleasantly surprised with your coin.
Thanks! Just got that piece a year ago from Gallery 51 Auction sit/ Belgium.
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Thanks, one thing that I am puzzled by, why do the Lions in Lydia have a nob on their nose!
Thanks! At least he lived out his reign peacefully. He had a problem with his General Basiliscus, but in end won out. He could be cruel, he had...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Here is a teeny-weeny(not a polka dot bikini!) 1/12 EL Stater (Hemihekte) from Lydia. Issued circa 650BC by King...
Thanks everyone for nice compliments....nice to be able to share these.
Thanks, that was my second ever ancient coin! I won it NFA auction in 1987. I remember how excited I was when I the invoice in mail...knowing I...
Amazing coin! There have been many times in coin history where really small coinage were in circulation. Lydia (Hemihektes) Lesbos/Phokia 1/48...
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Thanks Bing....was the first ancient coin I bought back when I had my first ever job with lawncare company after highschool. Never regretted it!
Really nice examples, distinctive portrait of emperor....
Sorry, should be Rome Mint, not Ravenna or EGAD RONE mint...must have taken stupid pills!
Western Roman Empire AV Solidus Ravenna Mint[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Thanks Mat. That explains it fully. I seen some auctions where they listed denarius for Severus Alexander/others Antoninius for Marcus Aurelius!...
Stupid question from a novice...what is difference between AR Denarius AR Antoninius? I just about to collect these guys.
Mat, nice coin. I have to confess I never knew they made 1/2 Follis. I have learned a lot since joining your coin group!
Good baby to have, beautifull reverse! Too bad the Aurei did not use it.
Steve: I would wager, yours is a LOT rarer to obtain! Great coin!
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