Great coin wit wonderful details especially the portrait of Macrinus.
And here I thought I was the only one who could balance a bowl of fruit like that.....:p
Congrats. That's something I've never attempted even though both of my sons have been published. Perhaps someday, eh?
Great reverse TIF. I'm still envious of most of your recent purchases. One of these days.....
Kinda like our lil buddy steve, eh? Worn coins? yes. Nice enough? Yes. These are circulated coins which have a certain appeal all to...
Interesting thesis Guy, and may prove to be true, but, I believe, we may never know the truth. I think I will see about getting a copy of...
You're killing me TIF. That is a wonderful coin. I too like the reverse, but the obverse is equally interesting. I believe there are some...
Vey nice coins RG
I have to say that the above is not universally agreed upon, but it's all I know to separate the two mints.
From Wildwinds: [IMG] Cologne and Lyons issued coins with seemingly identical obverses and reverses. Lyons coins have more (and curlier) hair...
I love the MA Legionary coins when they are in good shape like yours Eduard. I've shown mine so many times, I'll refrain from boring everyone....
Nice coin Eduard, and I also agree. The donkey looks much better.
That IS an awesome coin. Glad you are happy with it. I know I would be. Congratulations.
Congratulations. Looking forward to viewing your images of this coin.
Looks like we're the only ones playing so far. Nice coins lil Brother
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AEOLIS, KYME AR Hemiobol OBV: Eagle's head left, KY to left (M beneath the head, nearly off flan) REV: Quadrapartite incuse square of mill-sail...
Thasos AR Drachm OBV: Naked satyr running right carrying struggling nymph REV: Quadripartite incluse Square 463-411 BC 3.40g, 15.9mm Sear 1748...
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