It may be legit, but I like the one you bought better.
Surprising. Whoever faked the coin must be well-read in the numismatic literature to come up with a copy of such a scarce (and relatively unknown)...
I would agree with others that mint marks on Roman coins probably happened in the 3d to 2d century BC. When Rome minted the victoriatus for trade...
Incredible paper - thanks for sharing!
Yes, with ancient coins sometimes there is crystallization. Here's a thread on Forum Ancient Coins that has a few other examples:...
Yeah, one of the Flavians most likely. Would be cool to see it cleaned...
I'll add to the others here by saying that it's a fake. The style is obviously off, the surfaces are way too even and the coin looks pressed...
Exquisite!
Definitely a replica - too soapy to be the real thing.
looks like a sestertius based on module (they were often square)
not bad at all!
Online auctions: Sixbid, biddr Auction houses off the top of my head (these are all European though): Kuenker Dix Noonans Artemide Aste Leu...
Yup, I am thinking Hadrian as well. Can't wait to see it cleaned up.
This is not Roman, it is a Medieval billon coin. Hungary or Germany maybe? Would need to better visualize the coat of arms.
Very sad to hear of his passing.
Yes, I just used concentrated lemon juice and put it in the microwave for a minute or so.
I've also had success removing some of these reddish deposits off of third century antoninianii using heated citric acid after reading...
Great lineup. I have to admit I like the Tacitus as well - very sharp portrait, and it looks like there is still some of the original silvering on...
Great post. Love all the coins, especially the Julius Caesar. Like the mix as well. Looks like you had a great year!
Here's a relevant literary source which may be of interest: https://www.edizionidandrea.com/product-page/byzantine-coinage-in-east-volume-iii
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