I thought the line across the top of Roman numerals meant they were to be interpreted as numerals, as opposed to be interpreted as letters.
I added a few coins to my site. Augustus Coins: http://augustuscoins.com/index.html [ATTACH] Geta, 198-209-212 19 mm. Denarius P SEPT GETA CAES...
Either way, the images of the metal bars, new and older, is interesting. I didn't know tin turns toward black. I'd like to see their copper bar at...
@Gary Waddingham , thanks for the interesting post with good images. John I was the Byzantine emperor who initiated the "anonymous follis"...
If the old days auction firms could list coins as "sold" that did not really sell, thus increasing the apparent value of the coin and type. I...
True, but it seems the norm for US coins. This is a good reason to consider collecting ancient coins. The concept of quality is important in...
That coin is false.
Victory often holds "wreath and palm." The wreath is a reward for victory and the palm is also a symbol of victory. The ruler (Constantinus I) is...
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