Thanks Mat for sharing that, as I have his reference books I was very interested to see what he was like.
It would take a big chunk of interest out of Coin Talk, if possible fakes was not brought up, so I am all for discussion on the board, although I...
Great coin, not just the crude horse the rider is as well, congrats.
I agree it was one of the highlights of my first trip to Italy, and best of all you can see it all in a day. And a very nice Pizzari just outside.
Very sad I bought a coin from him as well.
Yet another nice coin from Ephesus, good pick up. I am after a good coin from that region myself. Also love the full legend both sides.
Very nice coin Svarog, with great detail good pick up.
Really nice light green patina with good detail, yes I suppose the die engraver was being either practical or lazy with one less digit (11X versus...
Good buy, with a very expressive portrait.
Some great buys, you guys really know how to hunt down a bargain, No need to worry about choking dougsmit if you come to Australia I will shout...
I really like that Volusian temple coin, great detail.
What I mean't by unique is I have never seen the whole obverse cleaned of to add a countermark, on those particular type, so there would be a lot...
That's one of the best I have seen of this type. Very nice indeed.
One thing I do notice about these is all the different portraits, it's almost as if he couldn't decide on what looks good, very nice coin zumbly...
I agree that is not common to see the circles on the chair, but that's what I like about the coin as most coins have to much wear in that area, I...
I love that coin, not only has it got great detail, I am relieved as I had visions of leaving myself wide open for a Faustina Altar for $80 post...
That is fantastic for $70, even better than mine, I think they look better than the pristine perfect no wear coins.
From that I am sure your coin is an As, maybe slightly lighter in weight as portrait ground or worn down, but I would be happy with a coin like...
I have just taken a couple of pics of a coin I bought not long ago for only $75 sold to me as worn old red patina fine wear, but I was very...
I forgot to mention my 9mm was outside, was that the same place you measured?
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