I assume you have either his books on Greek or Roman coins. Byzantine coins and their values does have a section on forgeries.
I vaguely remember it was started by an archaeologist excavating in the Athens Agora. I don't remember why she choose this classification. [ATTACH]
That is a class D. This is a class C. [ATTACH]
Agreed Helena is portrayed in a much better light than Constantine. This one shows her title as Nobilissima Femina. [ATTACH] 318 to 319 AD Mint:...
Thinking out the box here, and I actually am just guessing. Since the inscription deals with the army could it be a 'pigs head' battle formation...
Hard to say. Close to one of mine. [ATTACH] Theodore I Mint: Nicaea Billon trachy 1208 to 1212 AD Obvs: MP ΘV, The Virgin enthroned holding...
Good 'ole Silenos, I remember them! I was saving this for another thread, but where's the fun in that. Still in the mail and I only had to sell 8...
According to Vagi "Pondus nummorum Restitutum, the weight of the coins is restored." Here's mine. [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Both of these are 29mm. If you look in Sear #1684, he lists them at something like £200. Not too long ago they were very...
I agree with preservation......of the document. Fortunately ancient coins are non perishable. If I received it in the mail without knowing I would...
NOT MINE [ATTACH] Aezanis, Phrygia, AE26, Time of Gallienus, 253-268 AD. ΔDHMOC AIZANEITΩN, unbearded, bare head right / EΠI IOY OYΛΠI CEYHΡEINOY...
My advice is if you enjoy it then buy them, hoards like this don't last. You shouldn't expect to make much money from these, I started off...
[ATTACH] http://www.ebay.com/itm/282401634122?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 [ATTACH]...
That's a great coin and can't go wrong with one of the greatest historical figures. This one is also my first.....of the year. [ATTACH] Alexander...
Not a direct correlation but not a lot has changed in two thousand years, and they are both silver! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Nero minted in Antioch
I'm want to say it's ok. I have never seen those markings on a coin either but don't think it's a copy. These do often come with bevelled edges....
[ATTACH] Demetrios I 155 to 150 BC Mint: Antioch AE 20 serrate Obvs: Artemis right wearing stephane; over shoulder, bow and quiver. Revs: BAΣΙΛEΩΣ...
Great post, nicely done Curtisimo. Antiochos IX Apollo right/Artemis standing facing, wearing short tunic and boots. Holding spear with right...
Very nice indeed, congrats! If I had one I would post it.
That's a great tet Mikey! For those wanting to have all the Seleucid dynasty including the usurpers that will be a difficult task indeed. For...
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