I think this has to be Galerius, despite looking rather like the jowly Maximianus. This is the way RIC lists it (as part of the 2nd tetrarchy...
Actually I tried to find it in Holyland's sold listings to see if there was any mention of the color, but I can't find it. The photo doesn't...
I agree it does look a bit odd - unfortunately it's not my coin and I've only got that dealer photo (Holyland) to go by. The appearance of...
I've only ever seen this one from Antioch, but given one I assume they all must have been. [ATTACH] In particular it seems that all the ~15mm...
I started collecting pre-decimal UK coins from circulation when I was a kid. Around 1970 you could find 100yr old coins such as young queen...
I'm a bit late to the party here. Lar's paper, linked by @seth77 is definitely key to understanding this type. These are a special issue...
I'm originally from the UK, now living in the US for 30+ years, and still find it hard to comprehend the quality of life vs household income(s) in...
For US buyers (i.e. delivery outside of EU): 20% BP +2.5% online bidding fee + EUR 25 minimum shipping fee + EUR 10 "bank expenses" fee for...
I think this is my most chocolaty ... [ATTACH]
The latest CDC guidance says you don't need to quarantine if you're vaccinated and don't have any symptoms:...
I just came across this interesting article on the origin of the common Roman name prefix Vindo-, that overturns the conventional wisdom of...
That seems to be about domestic package theft. Crime in Los Angles in general seems to have escalated dramatically, as in many US cities.
I clicked "like", but I don't like it. Thanks for the heads-up!
Are you sure? It's currently showing as unsold. Here's the BM electrotype. [ATTACH] There was an interesting silver replica of this sold on...
I love the long-faced Licinius on the first one! I've only got one poor example of the "NN" type: [ATTACH] But here's a nicer one of the...
If you enlarge and rotate the photo, it does seem to clearly be VIRTV-S AVSS, which just adds to the list of reasons: Ticinum never issued VIRTVS...
Neat coin, but I'd agree with Sky that it's unofficial. - VIRTVS CAESS rev legend was only used at Arles - Turret style is wrong for Ticinum -...
It seems Thessalonica did briefly after their 1st civil war, when Constantine won that territory.
Ah, the rare waffle-head bust! :)
I believe the NYINC bourse is as much marketing/advertizing as anything - maintaining visibility and a reputation for desirable coins. Also a way...
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