I have one of these (not near as pristine), but I have it attributed as Sear 3850, 480-450 BC. The biggest difference I can see is the star above...
Thanks Martin
Interesting reverse
It's always a "wonder" to hold one of these little 2000 year old discs. My oldest coin is around 2500 years old. Can you image what it's seen...
Nope. Just the initials. My parents knew I wasn't going to be bright enough to spell my name. Good thing computers came along, eh?
Nice coins John and JA ( I thought about saying John and John, but thought it sounded weird)
Double K, you're welcome. Is there anything else you wish to know? This is a common enough issue and not worth a lot even in the best of...
Just got this one in the mail along with one other I will post separately. Antonius Pivs AE25 OBV: AVTO KAI TI AIL ADRI ANTWNINOC CEEBV,...
I love the coin from Rhodes. The "rose" has a special meaning to people in the intelligence community.
Nice coins Rudi. I wish I could answer your question Valentinian. That is one intriguing countermark.
Well, it's definitely not silver through and through. Probably silver wash. I think it is: RIC 644 Probus AE Antoninianus. Siscia, 281 AD. IMP...
Doug: What's the answer?
Not sure, but I found this:
And a provincial: Hadrian AE22 OBV: Laureate head right REV: Europa riding bull right Struck at Sidon Phoenicia, 117-18 AD 8.9g, 22mm BMC...
Hadrian Sestertius OBV: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P, laureate bust right, draped far shoulder REV: HILARITAS P R S-C, COS III in ex, Hilaritas...
Actually, this coin was found 8 months ago on a farm in Cheshire by a metal detectorist. I currently have the following Legionary coins: II V VI...
If that's the cae, I should still be in nickers, or at best chasing the girls around the school hallways.
I don't think I know that answer John. I do know that the CHORTIVM PRAETORIARVM and CHORTIVS SPECULATORES are two of the more difficult and...
Very good grouping for reference materials. A lot of hard work involved putting it together I should think. Thanks. I have it bookmarked
Moulded antefix roof tile showing the badge and standard of Legion XX, from Holt, Clwyd, Wales [ATTACH]
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