Yup, a tetradrachm was equal to 1 denarius.
Interesting new book regarding pompeii coins. http://coinsweekly.com/en/News/Shedding-light-on-coins-from-Pompeii/4?&id=5445
Ah, but would you have been tempted if he offered a bag of Gordy III coinage you don't own?o_O:confused::cool:
Very nice additions!
Thanks for the fix, Doug & great coins, everyone.
Haven't stopped with my tetradrachms. Here is an Antoninus Pius Alexandrian Tetradrachm I picked up back in March. Some may dislike the chip but...
I've had some coins with the rust look to them & they have been OK. Some were unappealing and some gave it character. I myself like look of yours...
A very cool coin, congrats.
Very nice, DR.
Honestly makes me glad I don't mess with all these auction houses. Ebay gets a bad rap and many of the "nicer" coins are not on it, but rarely...
Doubt it anytime soon, it's one of my favorites. [img] Nero (54 - 68 A.D.) AR Tetradrachm SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch O: NEPΩNOΣ KAICAPOΣ...
Quality portrait Ro.
Had a drachm like yours, sold it when I got this. [img] Nero (54 - 68 A.D.) Seleucis & Pieria, Antioch AR Tetradrachm O: NERO CLAVD DIVI CLAVD F...
One of the slightly better reverse types for her.
Nice example, got him too. [img] Sasanian Kingdom, Shapur I (241-272 A.D.) AR drachm O: Bust of Shapur I right, wearing diadem and decorated...
That's a nice one, love the portrait.
A lovely coin, @arashpour
Very nice gold piece. I own no ancient gold.
That's ine beautifully toned dime!
Neat lion portrait!
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