Cilicia Armenian perhaps? But, yes, a better pic would definitely help.
It might be Eros. Antiochus VII or IX, the reverse image will tell.
Try this Bing https://www.academia.edu/3455689/Why_Did_Byzantine_Coinage_Become_Cup-Shaped_in_the_11th_Century Try this Bing
Any photography tips for these cup coins?
Very nice coins Steve, especially the Andronicus. It is in really good shape for the type and probably worth the $75 on its own. Congrats!
Well, I have far too tight a budget to set any lofty goals for myself. :( A Nabataean silver or two would be nice. A Sassanian, a couple Judaean,...
Will do!:D
When I saw JA post a pic of his new aquarium, I thought it might be fun to start another thread. So I will start with this: [ATTACH] Always...
I know! Been really buried in my job. 2 weeks off now so time to chillax and do some coining and reading and catching up with all you folks.
Merry Christmas everyone! Man this site is so politically un-correct:rolleyes:
And would that contemporary historically person be Muhammad?
They are beautiful and the craftsmanship is superb. But I'm with Tiff, ancients are my thing too. Thanks for posting though.
Well, keep looking! I'm sure you will find one you really like:)
Hey, did you get anything? If so, lets see.
That's weird the "quoting" doesn't seem to be working for me. Anyway... thanks for your comments JA.
Steve you can get a very nice example for way less than a Vandals or Ostrogoths
They are very affordable and the quality of coins offered seems to be getting much better.
Well it's been a while since we've had a Nabataean to drool over on this forum so here you go. [ATTACH] A very well struck example. As JA has...
Thanks for the link RB, I was planning a trip to Rome in the near future but I think I will wait now until the restoration work is complete.
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