One of the interesting things about trying to research Indo-Greek history to gain some context for the coinage is that you can’t simply go to...
I was very excited to add this “travel series” coin of Hadrian to my Nerva-Anotonine collection in silver that I have been working on the last...
Introduction We often say on the forum that we are just temporary custodians of our collections and that someday we will pass them along to...
... well kinda. I was visiting the Tokyo National Museum recently and was rather disappointed in the lack of numismatic material on display....
[ATTACH] Roman Empire Philip I the Arab (AD 244-249) AR Antoninianus, Rome mint, struck ca. AD 245 Obv.: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG; Radiate, draped...
Last year one of my favorite acquisitions was my follis of Maximinus Daia showing what is referred to as the “Farnese Hercules” type. This design...
Taking photos of my collection is one of the aspects of collecting that I very much enjoy. However I am far from an expert at it. For example, I...
One of the great benefits provided by private collectors to the study of ancient coins is the attention paid to relatively common coins that are...
The “campgate” reverse type is one of the most affordable ancient coins showing an architectural scene that you can get. They are common enough...
I have wanted one of these coins for quite some time. It is rare to find one with the any of the original silvering intact but this coin retains...
[ATTACH] Every year there are dozens of articles written for this site that are both interesting and hugely educational. CoinTalk has an...
I think the board needs some eye candy to ring in the new year. Most collectors who are interested in Roman coins typically have at least one...
I know we've had threads where we post the coin that started it all before but since we have a lot of new members lately (and I just recently...
I am happy to have made some really good and what I believe will be life-long friends here on CoinTalk. One of these friends (who would rather...
About my 2018 List 2018 has been a busy year for me. So busy, in fact, that of the 10 coins that will make up my 2018 list I have only shown 2 of...
Regrettably, I haven’t been around on CT as much lately nor have I had as much time to spend on my coin hobby in general as I would like. For...
While browsing one of my favorite auctions the other day I came across a coin that seemed familiar... too familiar. Not only was it an obverse...
Welcome all to the well earned triumph of our 2018 CoinTalk Imperator! What a game this year! We literally doubled our tournament size and saw...
[ATTACH] That's right ladies and gentleman... after 31 fantastic head to head matches we are finally ready to set the laurel crown of victory...
[ATTACH] Hello everyone and welcome to the Silver (3rd place) vs Bronze (4th place) match of the 2018 CoinTalk Imperator Tournament. If you still...
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