When I opened this thread I expected to see some "low grade Greek types". I think you underestimate this group ... they all look pretty decent to...
I'm normally in the ancients section but I collected half dimes for many years. I think I have most of the major varieties of bust half dime types...
Here's one of my favorite Hadrian provincials: Hadrian, Baris Pisidia (18mm, 3.9gms) Obv: AYT KAI AΔPIANOC; Laureate bust right Rev: BAPHNΩN;...
As soon as I opened the thread I knew right away I had seen that Hadrian coin with SC in wreath ... and taken that pic. Obviously the coin found a...
Yep. Here it is. [ATTACH]
The first one is very likely a provincial of Edessa Macedon with the reverse of Tyche of Macedon crowning a seated figure. Just tough to see in...
I'm sure that most everyone who seriously collects ancients has many different reference books in their library. This one is a bit different in...
Just want to add that the types with Libya on the reverse were struck for many years at Kyrene, and under different rulers. Your coin is a bit...
I think the last one may be this: [ATTACH] Ptolemy V Epiphanes (204-180 BC) Ae Chalkous : Kyrene mint Obv: Diademed bust of Ptolemy I right Rev:...
Oh well, maybe a bad coin for an "identify to win" contest. Still, when you see this central figure within the wreath you don't necessarily...
I really don't like posting "what is this" threads but after weeks of unsuccessfully trying to figure this one out I decided to pick a slow day to...
Beautiful Baduela pieces all, and tough to find in that nice of condition. I'll just add this little 11mm ae4 type in the name of Anastasius with...
Possibly Mên got hungry and ate the top of the pi
Haven't tried to identify it but I'll give you a bit of help, the reverse spells out the city name TΡAΠEZ-OΠOΛITΩN.
What I can say is this is not some horrible Bulgarian copy. Somebody took the time (and I'm sure it took quite a bit of time) to do the overall...
Truthfully, pretty much every one I've seen I could say that about. I personally do not believe any published coin of Constantia is legit, but who...
OK, but why ... and do you think all coins of Constantia are fake? BTW, I'm not disagreeing with you.
Prior to doing my first coin show in almost two years this weekend (FUN in Orlando) I actually spent months going through all the coins I've put...
@Roman Collector : Quite the detective work. Much appreciated. BTW, it looks like this coin truly belongs in your collection so if you want it PM...
@Roman Collector : Sorry, I missed what you were saying about the mixed legends in your original post. Very strange.
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