I agree with @C-B-D. The coin has issues. That being said, it's still rather impressive in terms of detail. I wouldn't buy it, personally, but I...
I've never seen the Gem MS designation on an NGC Ancients holder (indeed, didn't know it existed), but I suppose that shouldn't be surprising, as...
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64. Purdy colors.
Fascinating snapshot into "a day in the life". Think of how much our knowledge about first century Roman life comes from Pompeii and Herculaneum....
Ah, thank you. To satisfy my curiosity, I Googled up some pictures. Wow, this siliqua is sure lovely. [ATTACH] As to Johannes, it seems he too...
Like this type. Nice example, too. No bull! I also like how Julian the Apostate is always (?) seen with a beard. Were any other late emperors...
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Nice. While I would know nothing about the relative scarcity of that reverse, I like the overall look of the coin. Also like the earthen patina...
Close. Haggled with the seller via a round of Best Offer and counteroffers. Pulled the trigger at $142.65 delivered. Seeing it in hand now, I...
With China, it's usually 1-3 weeks in my experience. Never had one take months, as I recall. But yeah, I can see how that would be a...
Heard of 'em. Never done business. I've bought from a dozen or more VCoins dealers, though, in several different countries. All good.
This just arrived from Spain. Took a little over 3 weeks to get here, which is about what I expected. [ATTACH] And this from a (reputable)...
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PS- WOW.
That Diocletian aureus never fails to blow my mind every time I see it. I put it up there with @AncientJoe's beautifully toned Vespasian aureus...
Tanzania. (I'm sure I've posted it before, but oh well.) [IMG][IMG]
Also, these old Latin names for metals give some their chemical symbols on the Periodic Table of Elements: Ag for silver (argentum), Au for gold...
"Æ" is shorthand for bronze, but i believe it can also be used for copper or other base metal. AR is silver and AV is gold. These abbreviations...
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